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03-07-2013, 04:53 AM | #111 |
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The interior isn't cozy enough, looks like a video arcade cockpit, not ugly but a little busy IMO. In fact I considered the M135i interior busy when I first sat in one, but this I couldn't live with.
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$75k plus on roads. Pretty well priced.
A tad more than the M135, but you get a panoramic sunroof, a bit more gadgetry and AWD (for those like me who fancy it). Notwithstanding that this is an AMG model, priced to compete with a 135 M-variant; as opposed to a full M car (1M). |
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03-14-2013, 03:04 PM | #121 |
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Before you commit to a deposit I would drive the car first. Numbers on paper are only one aspect. More importantly how does the engine behave, dynamics etc... I know of three people who bought cars on emotion based on paper reviews and found they were disappointed. Two of those cars were the mk6 golf R, the other was a TTS.
Beware of the hype.
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03-14-2013, 04:07 PM | #122 |
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Re the A250 it doesn't phase me TBH I've got other vehicles. This one ticks the boxes at the moment so am happy to go with it.
The A45 will be a cracker I'd have no issue buying without a test drive. |
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Latest on Pricing announced
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...315-2g4ba.html At the other end of the scale, Mercedes-Benz has also confirmed a razor-sharp entry into the compact segment with its A45 AMG - the company’s first four-cylinder hot hatch - which will go on-sale in September at $74,900, packing not only the most powerful four-cylinder production engine in the world but also a long list of standard equipment. The fiesty, five-door hatch has a 250kW turbo 2.0-litre engine, lightweight all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch auto that all combine to propel it to 100km/h in 4.6sec. Adding to its performance, it will ride on 19-inch alloy wheels and have the Performance Exhaust, Driver’s Package and Performance seats as standard fitment, along with a panorama sunroof, radar cruise control and Harmon Kardon Logic 7 audio. Mercedes-Benz Australia is already holding over 100 deposits for the A45 AMG, and expects demand will outstrip supply for at least 12 months. |
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The specs on this new Merc are astonishing! I'm very impressed about the lack of turbo lag for such a high power output. Would love to take one of these on a test drive to feel the full 26psi AMG pull!
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Went to THE Canberra dealer yesterday to enquire about the A45.
No discounts at all, not 1c, November/December delivery. They didn't know anything about standard kit or spec, I showed them Ausmotive.com hahaha |
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a mate has put down a deposit on the a45. he is #5 on the list, delivery in sept. he will finalise colours and options as soon as they become avail.
funnily enough he has a 2008 335 convertible that he cant move, had it for sale for about a year now. and its priced near the bottom of the carsales pile. he said his options r to trade it in or cut the guts out of it when the a45 gets nearer to being delivered |
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