AMG A45

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

I think the GLA45 is a better looker, especially withe the factory optioned 20s

GLA45 is the same price as the CLA!!!

That would be on my bucket list.

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

I think the GLA45 is a better looker, especially with the factory optioned 20s

(roughly the same sprint time and a lot cheaper than what you're thinking about Sparoz )

Actually it looks pretty good, and half the price!

However, the other car 0.4s quicker in Sports + mode and I need something close to the 1M Nurburgring times. I doubted the GLA will be anywhere near close. Not to mention there is a 21s optioned.

[gazz]

Has anyone driven an Audi SQ5 yet?

[05C4R]

Originally Posted by Alpinestar1M

Negotiating a set of twisties without going in too hot requires just as much skill and is just as rewarding as hanging the tail out in a RWD car

As Mr Blonde would say, NO.

[david.orr]

Originally Posted by sparoz

Actually it looks pretty good, and half the price!

However, the other car 0.4s quicker in Sports + mode and I need something close to the 1M Nurburgring times. I doubted the GLA will be anywhere near close.

Interesting.....

[mcmn]

must resist

[Alpine*]

I'd prefer one of these if and when they come out and look this good.

[choppedliver]

Originally Posted by beemer

As Mr Blonde would say, NO.

I'd agree. The A45 looks don't work for me and my next car is likely to be the new Lexus IS-F replacement (v8 I hope) or the Infiniti q50 whatever it's called. Both should have 350+kW and still slip and slid a bit.

B

[Alpine*]

Looked at this today, good value.

5cyl

[Brissie]

Originally Posted by kaitan

GLA45 is the same price as the CLA!!!

That would be on my bucket list.

So 80k for GLA45, priced between A45 and CLA45. Good or not?

[WAY]

Originally Posted by bmw135fan

So 80k for GLA45, priced between A45 and CLA45. Good or not?

I would rather get the highly detuned RSQ3, APR it to 300kw, and blow the doors off a GLA45. The sound of the 5 cylinder engine alone is enough for me to buy the RSQ3 over a GLA45.

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by WAY

I would rather get the highly detuned RSQ3, APR it to 300kw, and blow the doors off a GLA45. The sound of the 5 cylinder engine alone is enough for me to buy the RSQ3 over a GLA45.

What's the drive away price?

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

Looked at this today, good value.

5cyl

and....It's an absolute rocket!

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by kaitan

What's the drive away price?

Window price was just under $90 drive away, (Needed the bigger optional wheels) so I'd been looking mid-low $80s.

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by TWD

and....It's an absolute rocket!

5.5 to 100

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

5.5 to 100

Not that quick considering the new S3 is doing sub 5 sec to 100km/h

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

5.5 to 100

Not that quick considering the new S3 is doing sub 5 sec to 100km/h

[Brissie]

Originally Posted by kaitan

Not that quick considering the new S3 is doing sub 5 sec to 100km/h

It's an SUV😜
just like the GLA being a bit slower than a45/cla 45
The GLA 45 AMG is 80k, the rsq3 is 82 k, I think, list price.

[WAY]

Originally Posted by kaitan

Not that quick considering the new S3 is doing sub 5 sec to 100km/h

Yes but the RSQ3 is detuned. It's only 228kw when a TTRS plus is like 280kw or something. That's why I said get one of these, spend $2k with APR and you will have a 300kw monster without stressing this engine!

[david.orr]

or wait for the RS3

[Piets94]

Originally Posted by WAY

Yes but the RSQ3 is detuned. It's only 228kw when a TTRS plus is like 280kw or something. That's why I said get one of these, spend $2k with APR and you will have a 300kw monster without stressing this engine!

I can't remember where I read it, but an article did state that engineers drove several examples of the rsq3 in different (higher) states of tune and didn't enjoy driving it as much, which is why they settled on the 228kw. Could be just BS to justify the detuning, but 30% more power could make it an absolute pig to drive.

[WAY]

That could well be right Piets94. This is why I would take Jaffa's suggestion and wait for a RS3. Hopefully they retain the 5 cylinder though!