The BIG A

Alpine* · 03-20-2013, 02:53 AM

So..... Opins on the sedan version are?

Smiley1175 · 03-20-2013, 03:07 AM

Even better than the A45 and I liked it.
No pre-order for me but will definitely be taking a look at it when it hits the showrooms.

I saw a new A class on the road today and its prettier than the 1-series hatch.

Is the CLA supposed to compete with the 4-series? Size wise it's more a fit for a 3 or 4 series, not the 1-2 series.

DR-JEKL · 03-20-2013, 03:45 AM

I actually dont mind the sedan (it reminds me of the suzuki kizashi for some strange reason) and the interior looks great.

Easy choice with picking the sedan over the boy racer type hatch imo

John_01 · 03-21-2013, 07:49 PM

A45 is a FWD layout car with a transverse 4cyl engine ahead of the front axle. IMO, it would be wise to drive one before signing on the dotted line. Does the potential for excessive understeer not concern anyone?

choppedliver · 03-21-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by John_01

A45 is a FWD layout car with a transverse 4cyl engine ahead of the front axle. IMO, it would be wise to drive one before signing on the dotted line. Does the potential for excessive understeer not concern anyone?

That is interesting. Wonder if it will be more like and Audi TT S/RS which by all accounts understeer and aren't that exciting too drive.

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05C4R · 03-21-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

So..... Opins on the sedan version are?

Ausmotive.com

its better, i would be worried about resale value of these, has the screaming whistling engine sound been cleared up yet

panayiotis · 03-21-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by John_01

A45 is a FWD layout car with a transverse 4cyl engine ahead of the front axle. IMO, it would be wise to drive one before signing on the dotted line. Does the potential for excessive understeer not concern anyone?

This....it's not like its an amazing car that you'd buy before driving...madness.

kaitan · 03-21-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TS135i

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.

+1 My dad was one of them too!! he bought the Golf R before testing it and he is trying to like the car but it's just not good enough... too much LAG he says compared to n54

Alpine* · 03-22-2013, 01:15 AM

The biggest positive out of this new duet is that it will wake the other two Germans, BMW and Audi. At $83k recommended retail drive away AND loaded to the hilt with stuff for an AMG, not some S Or Mx35i wannabe, it is in my view awesome, bring em on!

sparoz · 03-22-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

The biggest positive out of this new duet is that it will wake the other two Germans, BMW and Audi. At $83k recommended retail drive away AND loaded to the hilt with stuff for an AMG, not some S Or Mx35i wannabe, it is in my view awesome, bring em on!

+1

froop · 03-22-2013, 01:32 AM

I much prefer the CLA45 styling. I'm not actually a fan of the A45. The rear kind of looks like the cross between a corolla and an audi.

BMW86 · 03-22-2013, 03:23 AM

The CLA AMG looks fantastic but I dont think I could shell out for an A45 AMG, but it is a hot hatch. There is a bigger difference in looks between the CLA AMG and A45 AMG than the 135i and 335i. I'm sure my perception will change when I see the performance and numbers the A45 AMG puts down. I know the faster me 135i gets the more desirable and sexy it becomes in my eyes, lol.

05C4R · 03-22-2013, 03:29 AM

did i read right that the 4 cylinder CLA is longer then the current C63 which happens to have a monstrous V8 in it?? front wheel drive bias with a long wheel base.....

Alext · 03-22-2013, 09:50 AM

Yeah I was a bit put off by the length of the CLA. It will be even longer than a C-class - was hoping it would be slightly shorter.

BMJ · 03-22-2013, 11:11 AM

the A will be my next car... 100% on it now...

TS135i · 03-22-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

the A will be my next car... 100% on it now...

Test drive it at least half a day first.

BMJ · 03-22-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TS135i

Test drive it at least half a day first.

I will test drive 1 for sure, but I have a big soft spot for powerful 2.0Ts also being an AMG makes it a unique one. That's the whole reason I bought the 335 straight 6 TT.... Unique engine for BMW.

Will pick up 2nd hand one in 2 years. Great to hear us Aussies get the sports exhaust standard.

But i think it's going to be an 'it' car will be heaps of them around.

BMW86 · 03-23-2013, 12:47 AM

Actually looking forward to seeing some modded A45 AMG's. About time we had some decent competiton

BMW86 · 03-27-2013, 12:48 AM

Spotted a blue A250 today and it looked amazing. I was impressed.

WAY · 03-27-2013, 03:53 AM

A250 especially in blue is becoming an Azn girl's car. I've seen a few!

BMW86 · 03-27-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WAY

A250 especially in blue is becoming an Azn girl's car. I've seen a few!

It was a female driving it

Zuzu · 03-27-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WAY

A250 especially in blue is becoming an Azn girl's car. I've seen a few!

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Originally Posted by BMW86

It was a female driving it

NO NO NO.... NOT another hairdresser's car..

L

KS like I will be seeing plenty of these Azn girls cars in Rhodes, if thats the case..

03-20-2013, 02:53 AM	#133
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03-20-2013, 03:07 AM	#134
Smiley1175 Major 281 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Even better than the A45 and I liked it. No pre-order for me but will definitely be taking a look at it when it hits the showrooms. I saw a new A class on the road today and its prettier than the 1-series hatch. Is the CLA supposed to compete with the 4-series? Size wise it's more a fit for a 3 or 4 series, not the 1-2 series.
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DR-JEKL Major General 898 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	I actually dont mind the sedan (it reminds me of the suzuki kizashi for some strange reason) and the interior looks great. Easy choice with picking the sedan over the boy racer type hatch imo
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03-21-2013, 07:49 PM	#136
John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	A45 is a FWD layout car with a transverse 4cyl engine ahead of the front axle. IMO, it would be wise to drive one before signing on the dotted line. Does the potential for excessive understeer not concern anyone?
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03-22-2013, 01:15 AM	#141
Alpine* Brigadier General 1282 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	The biggest positive out of this new duet is that it will wake the other two Germans, BMW and Audi. At $83k recommended retail drive away AND loaded to the hilt with stuff for an AMG, not some S Or Mx35i wannabe, it is in my view awesome, bring em on!
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03-22-2013, 01:32 AM	#143
froop Colonel 171 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	I much prefer the CLA45 styling. I'm not actually a fan of the A45. The rear kind of looks like the cross between a corolla and an audi.
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03-22-2013, 03:23 AM	#144
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	The CLA AMG looks fantastic but I dont think I could shell out for an A45 AMG, but it is a hot hatch. There is a bigger difference in looks between the CLA AMG and A45 AMG than the 135i and 335i. I'm sure my perception will change when I see the performance and numbers the A45 AMG puts down. I know the faster me 135i gets the more desirable and sexy it becomes in my eyes, lol.
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03-22-2013, 03:29 AM	#145
05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	did i read right that the 4 cylinder CLA is longer then the current C63 which happens to have a monstrous V8 in it?? front wheel drive bias with a long wheel base.....
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03-22-2013, 09:50 AM	#146
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Yeah I was a bit put off by the length of the CLA. It will be even longer than a C-class - was hoping it would be slightly shorter.
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03-22-2013, 11:11 AM	#147
BMJ Captain 52 Rep 968 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	the A will be my next car... 100% on it now...
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Actually looking forward to seeing some modded A45 AMG's. About time we had some decent competiton
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Spotted a blue A250 today and it looked amazing. I was impressed.
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03-27-2013, 03:53 AM	#152
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	A250 especially in blue is becoming an Azn girl's car. I've seen a few!
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