Should I travel with my Aventador?
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Hello,
I am the happy owner of a Roadster Aventador S, I call her « batwoman » and finished her with a satin black for the batmobile look. I am contemplating the possibility to travel from Switzerland to brittany in France with her. This would be a 3 days travel with 2 nights in hotels.
I would need to have:
- closed parking places, large and easy to access (not that common in France)
- roof-on in order to leave space in the frunk for luggages
- highway badge in order not to need to stop for paying, since the car is very large
My fears:
- I almost never drove with roof-on, visibility is very limited
- Getting bored with noisy engine for hours
- Getting over the speed limits since there is no speed regulator
- How to get it back to Switzerland once I am there
Any comments?
Did some of you travel with their supercars?
I am the happy owner of a Roadster Aventador S, I call her « batwoman » and finished her with a satin black for the batmobile look. I am contemplating the possibility to travel from Switzerland to brittany in France with her. This would be a 3 days travel with 2 nights in hotels.
I would need to have:
- closed parking places, large and easy to access (not that common in France)
- roof-on in order to leave space in the frunk for luggages
- highway badge in order not to need to stop for paying, since the car is very large
My fears:
- I almost never drove with roof-on, visibility is very limited
- Getting bored with noisy engine for hours
- Getting over the speed limits since there is no speed regulator
- How to get it back to Switzerland once I am there
Any comments?
Did some of you travel with their supercars?
I’d say it’s usually easier flying and then hiring a car in the area you want to be.
Or going in a more useable car like a Range Rover or whatever your daily car is/are.
And it’s mainly for the same downsides you mention.
But….if you are the kind that really enjoys driving holidays then there will undoubtedly be some fantastic moments and memories.
Or going in a more useable car like a Range Rover or whatever your daily car is/are.
And it’s mainly for the same downsides you mention.
But….if you are the kind that really enjoys driving holidays then there will undoubtedly be some fantastic moments and memories.
I used my Murcielago Roadster for travelling quite a bit last year. I just left the roof at home and took a water tight cover for when it rains while the car is parked at a hotel etc.. A couple of times I ended up driving in the rain for a few hours, which was generally fine, but the stupid wiper pushes all the water exactly onto my left arm and leg, which got a bit cold and annoying (will need to instal the little lip on the windshield and see if that improves things next summer). I personally don't mind the noise, at low revs it is not loud and you can hear the radio with the windows up, at higher speeds it can get a bit loud (mainly wind noise). So personally, I would obviously take the Aventador, I'd be rather depressed to not have my favourite car on a European road trip.
This is by far the biggest reason I buy supercars, get it out on the trip and enjoy it.
The Emotiv tag is easy to sort out, and a must really if you're crossing borders in a right hand drive car. In a hardtop lambo you are going to miss out on the sideways view of the Swiss Alps a bit but you'll more than make up for that.
If the engine noise gets annoying fit a loud stereo for the long jaunts.
The Alps in a loud car are a joy.
The Emotiv tag is easy to sort out, and a must really if you're crossing borders in a right hand drive car. In a hardtop lambo you are going to miss out on the sideways view of the Swiss Alps a bit but you'll more than make up for that.
If the engine noise gets annoying fit a loud stereo for the long jaunts.
The Alps in a loud car are a joy.
SpookyTheFirst said:
Hello,
I am the happy owner of a Roadster Aventador S, I call her « batwoman » and finished her with a satin black for the batmobile look. I am contemplating the possibility to travel from Switzerland to brittany in France with her. This would be a 3 days travel with 2 nights in hotels.
I would need to have:
- closed parking places, large and easy to access (not that common in France)
- roof-on in order to leave space in the frunk for luggages
- highway badge in order not to need to stop for paying, since the car is very large
My fears:
- I almost never drove with roof-on, visibility is very limited
- Getting bored with noisy engine for hours
- Getting over the speed limits since there is no speed regulator
- How to get it back to Switzerland once I am there
Any comments?
Did some of you travel with their supercars?
One of my biggest regrets is not travelling in Europe with my Murcielago - I so wished I had done.I am the happy owner of a Roadster Aventador S, I call her « batwoman » and finished her with a satin black for the batmobile look. I am contemplating the possibility to travel from Switzerland to brittany in France with her. This would be a 3 days travel with 2 nights in hotels.
I would need to have:
- closed parking places, large and easy to access (not that common in France)
- roof-on in order to leave space in the frunk for luggages
- highway badge in order not to need to stop for paying, since the car is very large
My fears:
- I almost never drove with roof-on, visibility is very limited
- Getting bored with noisy engine for hours
- Getting over the speed limits since there is no speed regulator
- How to get it back to Switzerland once I am there
Any comments?
Did some of you travel with their supercars?
However I did go across France a few times in my incredibly impractical Ford GT and have some great memories - so yes, you must bite the bullet and do it. I also did it in my Vanquish, although I wouldn't call that a supercar.
Just to quickly go through your list:
I only stay at places like Chateaux in France - never in town centres. There's lots of secure parking (not covered) at decent places. Use satellite or street view to check the parking on anywhere you book. I assume you are not travelling on a tiny budget.
Yes, get a tag for the motorway tolls, easy and cheap. Makes a huge difference.
Your speed regulator is your right foot - there's no need to break the sound barrier.
I doubt you'll get bored with the engine sound.
You'll drive it back to Switzerland - that's how you'll get it back.
NDA said:
One of my biggest regrets is not travelling in Europe with my Murcielago - I so wished I had done.
However I did go across France a few times in my incredibly impractical Ford GT and have some great memories - so yes, you must bite the bullet and do it. I also did it in my Vanquish, although I wouldn't call that a supercar.
Just to quickly go through your list:
I only stay at places like Chateaux in France - never in town centres. There's lots of secure parking (not covered) at decent places. Use satellite or street view to check the parking on anywhere you book. I assume you are not travelling on a tiny budget.
Yes, get a tag for the motorway tolls, easy and cheap. Makes a huge difference.
Your speed regulator is your right foot - there's no need to break the sound barrier.
I doubt you'll get bored with the engine sound.
You'll drive it back to Switzerland - that's how you'll get it back.
Inspiring, thanks!However I did go across France a few times in my incredibly impractical Ford GT and have some great memories - so yes, you must bite the bullet and do it. I also did it in my Vanquish, although I wouldn't call that a supercar.
Just to quickly go through your list:
I only stay at places like Chateaux in France - never in town centres. There's lots of secure parking (not covered) at decent places. Use satellite or street view to check the parking on anywhere you book. I assume you are not travelling on a tiny budget.
Yes, get a tag for the motorway tolls, easy and cheap. Makes a huge difference.
Your speed regulator is your right foot - there's no need to break the sound barrier.
I doubt you'll get bored with the engine sound.
You'll drive it back to Switzerland - that's how you'll get it back.
Coupe here, All the miles I’ve covered in mine (12k) have been in Europe and I’d say France is one of the easier if you select out of town Relais chateaux or similar, they normally have great parking and zero incline decline problems, though the AV with hydraulic lift is one of the best at lifting its skirt to avoid stuff.
The trip will be incredibly memorable for all its awkwardness, remember how awkward your gearbox is yet it’s what also makes it one of the best cars? It’s the same thing with your trip, it won’t be plain sailing but the sweet moments are ever more sweet for that right moment
Take it or you’ll regret as you’ll never know..
The trip will be incredibly memorable for all its awkwardness, remember how awkward your gearbox is yet it’s what also makes it one of the best cars? It’s the same thing with your trip, it won’t be plain sailing but the sweet moments are ever more sweet for that right moment
Take it or you’ll regret as you’ll never know..
As mentioned, there’s loads of great places to stay in France with safe parking. No idea of your exact start and end points but as an example your first night could be somewhere like:
https://www.levernois.com/en/
It’s near Beaune. Have spotted a Lamborghini or two there.
This is going to be great hotel opening in the spring. Also near Beaune.
https://www.chateaulacommaraine.com/en/
For your second night this could work:
https://www.abbayedesvauxdecernay.com
https://www.levernois.com/en/
It’s near Beaune. Have spotted a Lamborghini or two there.
This is going to be great hotel opening in the spring. Also near Beaune.
https://www.chateaulacommaraine.com/en/
For your second night this could work:
https://www.abbayedesvauxdecernay.com
Regarding France and speed - its bad, not as bad as CH, but bad. However, Waze is your friend. I did a trip right across France last year to Obernia (by Strasbourg) and back , in 6 days. R8 V10, Maclaren GT, an Ason, Porsch, Jag. Me and the Maclaren played a lot :-) Waze showed us every single police car trap and camera, with the exception of one fixed gatso at the Calis tunnel approach. It caught all the ones that are low, portable, and usually hidden behind farm crops / corn.
The consequences of doing big numbers in France are very costly, but we went in eyes open. Didn't really push more than 150-160ish mph. Mostly sat at around 90 on the long long autoroutes.
I've got probably the same or even less luggage than you. My frunk takes an overhead cabin bag and a couple of bottles of wine. Nothing else in the car at all. We just travelled very, very light, but my roof folds and hides - I don't have to take it off and stow it. EDIT: just watched Shmee stowing an Aventador roof - you are buggered! :-)
Echo the advice re chateaus - they have great, gated parking usually.
The consequences of doing big numbers in France are very costly, but we went in eyes open. Didn't really push more than 150-160ish mph. Mostly sat at around 90 on the long long autoroutes.
I've got probably the same or even less luggage than you. My frunk takes an overhead cabin bag and a couple of bottles of wine. Nothing else in the car at all. We just travelled very, very light, but my roof folds and hides - I don't have to take it off and stow it. EDIT: just watched Shmee stowing an Aventador roof - you are buggered! :-)
Echo the advice re chateaus - they have great, gated parking usually.
Edited by Griffith4ever on Saturday 31st January 14:07
DeuceDeuce said:
As mentioned, there s loads of great places to stay in France with safe parking. No idea of your exact start and end points but as an example your first night could be somewhere like:
https://www.levernois.com/en/
It s near Beaune. Have spotted a Lamborghini or two there.
This is going to be great hotel opening in the spring. Also near Beaune.
https://www.chateaulacommaraine.com/en/
For your second night this could work:
https://www.abbayedesvauxdecernay.com
Those look good and unknown to me - how did you find them?https://www.levernois.com/en/
It s near Beaune. Have spotted a Lamborghini or two there.
This is going to be great hotel opening in the spring. Also near Beaune.
https://www.chateaulacommaraine.com/en/
For your second night this could work:
https://www.abbayedesvauxdecernay.com
I am all booked up for France this year, but maybe 2027.
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