Just been in an Aventador - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

BanziBarn · 12-06-2012, 01:31 PM

Nick the Greek · 12-06-2012, 01:35 PM

Are your balls still attached?

Oli · 12-06-2012, 01:40 PM

Quick arent they? My mate had one, hes sold it now, kept breaking down! The gear changes are neck snappers!!

dxb335d · 12-06-2012, 01:58 PM

Pics, pics & more pics please!!

BanziBarn · 12-06-2012, 02:01 PM

In it now! Got some crap pics and will upload. Couldn't find any.custard so got a can of tomato soup....

zltm089 · 12-06-2012, 02:11 PM

no fuckin wayyyyyyyyyy...how did u manage that?

dxb335d · 12-06-2012, 02:34 PM

His mate is a member of a supercar club.

BanziBarn · 12-06-2012, 04:52 PM

Well well well. That is really something else! It's in a totally different league to anything else I've been in.

With the exception of the 911 Turbo's launch control, non of the other cars I've been in have made me react like that. With the other cars I've been able to sit in the passenger seat and just quietly take it in.

Not in the Lambo! As soon as the taps opened I couldn't help but make noises - it's an assult to the senses and you simply can't sit there quietly. It's amazing - it's so fast it's stupid.

On the other hand, the ride is totally aweful. There is no way you could live with it on a daily basis. We were doing 30mph and I'm not joking, my phone flew out of my hand - that's how bumpy it is. In comparison, the ride in the 458 is almost as good as a normal car.

I'm not a fan of the looks either - the rear is nasty, and the dashboard looks like the one in Fiesta.

But wow, it was still awesome! Pics tomorrow.

BanziBarn · 12-07-2012, 03:38 AM

Cyprio · 12-07-2012, 04:06 AM

Excellent,

I think the Aventador (Spanish for Fan-Blower

) is an outright beautiful automobile, it looks like an Autobot - Optimus Prime maybe.

A good mini review Banzibarn - I'm envious!

tigermack · 12-07-2012, 04:33 AM

... a can on the paint... really?

rogerxp · 12-07-2012, 04:35 AM

Sorry, without custard, those photos don't count

Amazing machine - I'd suffer the ride to own one (hey, we're used to a M Sport/run flat combo afterall!!).

BanziBarn · 12-07-2012, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigermack

... a can on the paint... really?

I put it down so so carefully - left no marks.

The car had swirls anyway

Normally have custard in the house, but unfortunately in this case, I was out of stock.

BanziBarn · 12-07-2012, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxp

Sorry, without custard, those photos don't count

Amazing machine - I'd suffer the ride to own one (hey, we're used to a M Sport/run flat combo afterall!!).

Honestly, the ride was appalling. Fair enough, I did have a bit of a stomach ache anyway which made it feel worse, but for my phone to fly out of my hand.....? It's probably ok if you're driving it though, and concentrating on that.

I'd still wouldn't want one though - if it was as pretty as a 458 then yes, I would!

Oh, and something I forgot to mention! The gear box!

Single Clutch? That really surprised me, because compared to the acceleration you were getting, the gear changes took an eternity. This surely will be having an effect on the 0-60 time. It's a shame.

On the other hand though, because the changes took so long, you really felt the grunt when it came back in - so in that respect, it was quite good.

Also, driving it in traffic was hard - the pickup in 1st was really harsh. Parking it with the nose towards a wall was really difficult - it would lurch and there was a real risk of smashing it! But hey, I know this isn't a town car!

But in some ways, this is what makes the 458 so good - it's so fast yet easy to drive as your daily car.

Amini77 · 12-07-2012, 04:52 AM

that tomato sauce blows....lmao! car's sick tho

Cyprio · 12-07-2012, 05:23 AM

Funny enough I was driving through Colchester yesterday behind a 458 Italia, it truly is a beautiful-beautiful automobile.

BanziBarn · 12-07-2012, 06:19 AM

It is, beautiful car.

Billyray911 · 12-07-2012, 07:05 AM

Amazing opportunity-I suppose that's the reality of trying to own a supercar in the UK though,they're just not made for our roads.
Not that I would be complaining if I had the funds!

dxb335d · 12-07-2012, 03:29 PM

But it isn't designed for the everyday commute!! I'd expect the ride to be harsh on our awful roads.

m1bjr · 12-08-2012, 03:36 PM

Thats only a one-57?

Geddit?

Desmondo · 12-09-2012, 05:17 AM

Didn't realise the cockpit would be so tacky :/

BanziBarn · 12-09-2012, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmondo

Didn't realise the cockpit would be so tacky :/

It's not nice. The little flap over the start button is tasty too - its not a fighter plane so pointless pretending. Kids would like it though.

12-06-2012, 01:31 PM	#1
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,695 iTrader: (0)	Just been in an Aventador __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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12-06-2012, 01:40 PM	#3
Oli Campervan man Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... Posts: 2,667 iTrader: (1)	Quick arent they? My mate had one, hes sold it now, kept breaking down! The gear changes are neck snappers!! __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental

12-06-2012, 01:58 PM	#4
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,958 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Pics, pics & more pics please!! __________________

12-06-2012, 02:01 PM	#5
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,695 iTrader: (0)	In it now! Got some crap pics and will upload. Couldn't find any.custard so got a can of tomato soup.... __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.

12-06-2012, 02:11 PM	#6
zltm089 Major General Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 6,467 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [5.00]	no fuckin wayyyyyyyyyy...how did u manage that? __________________ Current Car: E92 335i SE Dream Cars: AMG SL65 Black,GallardoSuperleggera, GTR 2012, Agera R, F430 Scuderia, DBS, EVO X FQ400, Lexus LFA, F10 M5, e92 M3, GT3 RS4.0, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F12, R8 V10 plus, Jaguar F Type V8, Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, C63 AMG Coupe Black, Vanquish 2012.

12-06-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
Nick the Greek Private First Class Drives: F30 328i MSport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Are your balls still attached?

12-06-2012, 02:34 PM	#7
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,958 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	His mate is a member of a supercar club. __________________

12-06-2012, 04:52 PM	#8
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,695 iTrader: (0)	Well well well. That is really something else! It's in a totally different league to anything else I've been in. With the exception of the 911 Turbo's launch control, non of the other cars I've been in have made me react like that. With the other cars I've been able to sit in the passenger seat and just quietly take it in. Not in the Lambo! As soon as the taps opened I couldn't help but make noises - it's an assult to the senses and you simply can't sit there quietly. It's amazing - it's so fast it's stupid. On the other hand, the ride is totally aweful. There is no way you could live with it on a daily basis. We were doing 30mph and I'm not joking, my phone flew out of my hand - that's how bumpy it is. In comparison, the ride in the 458 is almost as good as a normal car. I'm not a fan of the looks either - the rear is nasty, and the dashboard looks like the one in Fiesta. But wow, it was still awesome! Pics tomorrow. __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.

12-07-2012, 03:38 AM	#9
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,695 iTrader: (0)	__________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.

12-07-2012, 04:06 AM	#10
Cyprio Captain Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK Posts: 874 iTrader: (2)	Excellent, I think the Aventador (Spanish for Fan-Blower ) is an outright beautiful automobile, it looks like an Autobot - Optimus Prime maybe. A good mini review Banzibarn - I'm envious! __________________ Never was so much owed by so many to so few Last edited by Cyprio; 12-07-2012 at 05:10 AM.

12-07-2012, 04:33 AM	#11
tigermack OPN DIFF Drives: e90 TiAg Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 777 iTrader: (6) Garage List 1995 BMW e36 325i [3.50] 2006 BMW e90 330i [3.88]	... a can on the paint... really?

12-07-2012, 04:35 AM	#12
rogerxp Major General Drives: 370Z R'ster / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire Posts: 5,648 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [1.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [4.50] 2003 Maserati 4200 [2.33] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Sorry, without custard, those photos don't count Amazing machine - I'd suffer the ride to own one (hey, we're used to a M Sport/run flat combo afterall!!). __________________ Current -: 370Z GT Roadster / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe

12-07-2012, 04:52 AM	#15
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12-07-2012, 05:23 AM	#16
Cyprio Captain Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK Posts: 874 iTrader: (2)	Funny enough I was driving through Colchester yesterday behind a 458 Italia, it truly is a beautiful-beautiful automobile. __________________ Never was so much owed by so many to so few

12-07-2012, 06:19 AM	#17
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,695 iTrader: (0)	It is, beautiful car. __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.

12-07-2012, 07:05 AM	#18
Billyray911 Colonel Drives: 335d Msport,touring Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mind your own business...no,really. Posts: 2,054 iTrader: (5)	Amazing opportunity-I suppose that's the reality of trying to own a supercar in the UK though,they're just not made for our roads. Not that I would be complaining if I had the funds!

12-07-2012, 03:29 PM	#19
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,958 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	But it isn't designed for the everyday commute!! I'd expect the ride to be harsh on our awful roads. __________________

12-08-2012, 03:36 PM	#20
m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things Drives: RS250 CUP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 3,239 iTrader: (4)	Thats only a one-57? Geddit? __________________

12-09-2012, 05:17 AM	#21
Desmondo First Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Braintree, Essex Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	Didn't realise the cockpit would be so tacky :/ __________________

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