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Took the Mercedes Benz A45 AMG press car down McCarrs Creek today....very cool little car!
The exhaust in Sport and Manual mode is unreal - pops and crackles like a 1M with an Akrapovic exhaust. Did understeer a fair bit as expected, although the grip was pretty good. Merc have really come a LONG way in terms of handling. Was very comfortable given the sports suspension et al The torque is great - bit of lag here and there, runs out of puff up top end as expected as well, but all in all, a great piece of machinery.....only gripe is the price really...will wait for the CLA 45 |
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Seen a couple of A45's on the road and they are not too exciting, would nearly say the A250 sport looks more appealing. No doubt 1M's get more head turns.
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10-28-2013, 04:12 AM | #32 | |
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Took one of the M3s out for a drive the other night...difference in a PROPER driver's car and an AMG is significant |
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10-28-2013, 06:19 AM | #33 | |
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10-28-2013, 06:53 AM | #34 |
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This "Haldex" thing was what put me off an r32 a number of years back. Just didnt like the fact that you only get the rear to kick in when slip is detected. They say it's fast and you won't notice it, but I think it affects the driving dynamics. I'm still scratching my head why MB would put Haldex in their top lineup.
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10-28-2013, 04:07 PM | #36 |
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Gee what do you guys want' hey its only $85k
Yes it is a front wheel drive based car as is a WRX,EV0 and golf R. The engine is set across the front of the engine bay i.e. north / south that's just how it is, they made it that way. If you want the real deal torque based 4x4 system with 50/50 weight split and 350kw atw go get a GTR even an old shitter R32 will tear a hole in your pants, and an R35 will just make you sick with envy but @ $190,000 FWIW give me an A45 and a 1M and a check for $10,000 for each car. I have no doubt that the AMG would be the quicker car around Wakefield or Easton creek The IM is my choice for what it is, the last N54 powered car from BMW and its an M car, there will always be space in my shed for one, one day Last edited by Kiwi Peter; 10-28-2013 at 07:38 PM.. |
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Have seen a couple on the streets, they look the business
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RWD all the time until it detects slip/crazy G forces and it applies up to 50% torque to the front.
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