AMG A45

[Scoobs]

Hmmm new WRX looks interesting

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/29/e...o-show-debuts/

[Smiley1175]

Originally Posted by Scoobs

Hmmm new WRX looks interesting

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/29/e...o-show-debuts/

Just a shame the actual production car will look nothing like it.
Subaru always stuff up the final version

[Scoobs]

Owned a STI and one of the best cars I have ever driven. Loathed the looks though. Never understood why they couldn't produce something easy on the eye. I reckon they would have a winner on their hands if they produced this concept without doubt

[Unkie]

Originally Posted by Scoobs

What colour you opt for ?

Yep true. I'll keep calling around various other dealers and see who's got any action happening. most dealers seem to be waiting for more information about allocations they expect will come in the new year.

I ordered white with black rims. Which sounds to constitute the vast majority of orders (and thus potential cancellations)

[Scoobs]

Nice choice. I like the grey, but need a change. Thinking the black 1st pref, then white. But would probably take any colour that was offered on a short lead time. Are you planning on trading in, or private sale ?

[Alpine*]

If I was to order another car in this category (what is this category by the way, 5 door wagons, sloppy bum sedans and coupes?) I woul go the 235, manual, available in march and RWD. Oh yeh, similar money to a A45 I suggest, including optioning up the 235 to the max (after discounts from BMW).

[Scoobs]

I would to if I hadn't been driving pretty much to the same thing for 3 years. The 235 should be a nice ride, but I need a change. IMHO, the 235 looks too similar to the 1er. More refined, yes... But way too similar

[Unkie]

I definitely agree with you Scoobs. The new 235, while it does look clean and well proportioned, is too very safe and certainly doesn't look 7 years newer in design or technological development over the 135i most people have on this forum. It is a nice renewal of the model, but doesn't feel a great deal of an upgrade in getting a new car.

[Unkie]

Scoobs - I'll sell the 135i on the private market. Sure to get a few extra grand for it that way. I need a few months to demodify the car anyway. Unfortunately my CLA will likely get here around next winter which will be a turd of a time to try to sell a convertible 135.

[david.orr]

I suggest an extended test drive before you commit cos 2L 4pot turbo and wheel-mounted-only DCT aren't for everyone. 45 is a busy day to day drive.

[Prodigy.]

Noticed there is already 3 used A45's for sale on carsales.

[Curare86]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Noticed there is already 3 used A45's for sale on carsales.

Are they trying to sell for a profit? :P

[Nugget]

Saw an A45 on the weekend, looked ridiculously over the top with all the red accents, carbon fibre and a big roof spoiler.
CLA looks like it's melting.
They sound like they are bloody quick though.

[DR-JEKL]

I swear im the only person in the world that doesn't think the A45 or CLA's are great?

To me the exterior styling is pretty ordinary (I think the cabin looks great though!) and the engine note sounds shit...

At the end of the day they are quick, but so are sti's....

[Unkie]

Originally Posted by jaffa12

I suggest an extended test drive before you commit cos 2L 4pot turbo and wheel-mounted-only DCT aren't for everyone. 45 is a busy day to day drive.

I agree Jaffa - it can be a rather busy drive - but left in Eco or Sports mode to do its own thing in daily traffic - it may be okay. I took one for a 30-minute test drive, and without pushing it too hard - it performed okay.
Admittedly the performance was slightly underwhelming compared to a modified 135i. The surge is less frenetic, and less low down torque which is what gets me around 80% of the time.

[Unkie]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

I swear im the only person in the world that doesn't think the A45 or CLA's are great?

To me the exterior styling is pretty ordinary (I think the cabin looks great though!) and the engine note sounds shit...

At the end of the day they are quick, but so are sti's....

No you're certainly not alone. I'm sure there are many people whom this car does not impress, and I can certainly see how it is polarising in its design and what it claims to be.

I'm not completely sold on the looks either, nor the exhaust note (I think the 135i with a straight pipe sounds better). But it ticks the right boxes for me in that it is (marginally) practical with 4 doors and a boot, and solid performance right out of the box. Under $100k.
Something that BMW does not have available.

[Alpine*]

I know I sound like a broken record but a S3 is the better buy IMHO. Looks, kit and tunability...... And >$12,000 less cash than a 45.....Just sayin


(And who doesn't want a Bang & Ollefsen stereo?)

[Smiley1175]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

I know I sound like a broken record but a S3 is the better buy IMHO. Looks, kit and tunability...... And >$12,000 less cash than a 45.....Just sayin


(And who doesn't want a Bang & Ollefsen stereo?)

My next car will be one of your used cars John. Just let me know when the porker is forsale.

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

My next car will be one of your used cars John. Just let me know when the porker is forsale.

Lol

My old cayman r is for sale again on carsales in Vic FYI.

[WAY]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

I swear im the only person in the world that doesn't think the A45 or CLA's are great?

To me the exterior styling is pretty ordinary (I think the cabin looks great though!) and the engine note sounds shit...

At the end of the day they are quick, but so are sti's....

I don't like them much either for reasons I have expressed previously. I would take a M135i and M235i over the Mercs any day. Better yet a M2 when that car eventually surfaces!

[Scoobs]

I wasn't so sure about the looks either, which is why I dropped into MB to take a look and see what all the hype was about. Looks much better in the flesh. Yet to drive one yet, but read plenty of reviews, and most are pretty glowing. Looks wise, the CLA45 is a bit like the 1er... Looks great from some angles, not so good from others. But this very subjective of course. My cars are DD, and don't see the track. But they have to be quick

If I had never owned a 135, I would certainly be looking at the 235, but.. There is no way I could buy essentially the same cars back to back. Variety is the spice... Up until now thre was nothing under $150k I was remotely interested in.

If I had a double garage I would keep the 135 as the pay out is $38k, and it is still a lot of car for that money.

I hear the new STI gets unveiled this week in L.A. This may also be a contender if it is anything like the concept.

S3 does nothing for me unfortunately

[skidz]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

I swear im the only person in the world that doesn't think the A45 or CLA's are great?

To me the exterior styling is pretty ordinary (I think the cabin looks great though!) and the engine note sounds shit...

At the end of the day they are quick, but so are sti's....

so are you sayn the cla would suit a middle aged, bald, fat, hairy backed chap? mmmm sounds like Suj found his new ride

but to be fair looks are in the eye of the beholder, remember a lot of bunnies bought 1m's thinking they looked good too