A45 Suspension

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dicktracy

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241 posts

192 months

Saturday 13th February 2016
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Looking at pre facelift A45s.


It seems every car listed for sale from Merc dealers has Sports Suspension listed under "features". I recall when the car was launched there was a choice of two suspension setups. Would anyone know if the reference to sports suspension is the standard one, would every single car have been specced with sports suspension as an extra?

Reason I am asking, is that I seem to recall that the A45 was pretty firm even as standard, so would be surprised if everyone chooses an even harder setup.

Any thoughts would be helpful - I know there are a few current and ex A45 owners on here.

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Saturday 13th February 2016
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Yeah, very few had the AMG Sports Suspension upgrade. Standard is just fine. All those that claimed the standard A45 setup was too firm only said so because they were trying to justify the purchase of the inferior Golf R or sidestep RS3. Go drive a few and make your own mind up. I found the A45 perfectly acceptable on UK roads. Had mine for 15k miles and 17 months. If you are concious of the ride quality then maybe look at the cars with 18" wheels rather than the 19" option.

dicktracy

Original Poster:

241 posts

192 months

Saturday 13th February 2016
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That is very helpful. Thanks. We are after a small(ish) car. I know you are back in the C63. Do you find it a much bigger car?

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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A45 is actually marginally bigger inside. The A45 is not a small car like you'd imagine. Compare it to other cars in its range and it stands quite proud. The only dimension that could be classed as small is its length. But its no corsa / fiesta.

dicktracy

Original Poster:

241 posts

192 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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Cheers. Thats very helpful

VVOODY

59 posts

134 months

Monday 15th February 2016
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The sports suspension is the standard set up. I have a pre facelift A45 and its fine, its firm but perfectly comfortable.

dicktracy

Original Poster:

241 posts

192 months

Saturday 20th February 2016
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Went for a test drive today, pre face lift. Very impressed with the ride. Compared to our TTs on magnetically it was very compliant.

Wife loved it, and she hates the Auidi.

Top of the new car shortlist.

WhiteAMG45

728 posts

158 months

Sunday 21st February 2016
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I have the standard 18s and it is fine the ride went for two test drives and I was sold after the 2nd one.
I have mine just over a year and it has been great buy and in two years time i will get another one