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1st December 2013, 17:10 #31
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Re: Mercedes CLA 250 - What do you think of it?
Jag, I just watched Motorweek's review of the CLA. Somewhat mixed, but approving of M-B's efforts. No mention of the 'look-alike' styling to the VW's CC, though, as they felt it was more towards the family resemblance to the CLS.
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2nd December 2013, 20:10 #32
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Re: Mercedes CLA 250 - What do you think of it?
Originally Posted by donKey joteWhen in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
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3rd December 2013, 05:37 #33
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Re: Mercedes CLA 250 - What do you think of it?
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Originally Posted by "donKey jote":ydmo5xpn
You should check out our car prices here Valve. A Nissan GTR here costs double what it costs in Japan, USA, Europe etc"But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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22nd December 2013, 04:35 #34
Re: Mercedes CLA 250 - What do you think of it?
Originally Posted by Gregor-y
The new WRX looks oddly and amazingly like a Corolla. I don't hate the Corolla, but I wouldn't jump to buy one either. And despite rumors to the contrary, the 2015 WRX is still based on the Impreza platform (though they've apparently dropped "Impreza" from its model name). But I'm glad they went back to the 2.0 liter turbo. What they've done to this 2.0 liter gives it about the same stock horsepower that I had to spend some decent bucks to get out of my 2.0 with aftermarket parts and tuning. I'm guessing similar parts would easily push this thing to at least 300 horsepower with Stage 2 tuning. And that it will now have a 6 speed is great news! I really like what I've seen of the interior. And I like the available options I've heard about so far - including a factory sunroof. I'm expecting the price to be close to what it is now (mid $20's and roughly $30K fully loaded). Apart from the looks, this baby could be a fellow's dream date for the prom. All I want to see now is what they do with the new STI. I know the wagon will be killed off with both the WRX and the STI. But if the STI has some of the features that I've read about on rumor sites, I think that might be what I'm going with.
The weak-engined CLA that I had in the OP was something I felt was worth a look. But to get AWD (which I have to have), I'd have to go for the AMG version for $45K +. And by the time you got a decent option or two on that, you'd be looking at $50K easy. For that kind of money, you could go nuts on an STI with options and it would beat the AMG like a rented government mule on any road course or drag strip. So it wouldn't be a Mercedes. Who cares?! A Mercedes is an old man's car anyway. If I'm going to get me one of these high school cheerleader girlfriends I've been hearing about, I need a young fellow's car. So first I get an STI and then I guess I need to buy some Justin Beemer and Lady GoogyGa 8-track tapes... that sound about right?"Every generation's memory is exactly as long as its own experience." --John Kenneth Galbraith
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22nd December 2013, 07:45 #35
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Re: Mercedes CLA 250 - What do you think of it?
I like it - I'll take two!
When in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
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