GT86 going after two years

[PearlWhiteGT86]

I am picking up my new car on friday.
I have had great fun with it the GT86 but I wanted something a bit quicker and different.
I have gone for Mercedes AMG A45.
I went for two test drives and I was very impressed with how it drove and the performance.
I was looking at a number cars like M135i,Golf R,S3 and the wildcard the Suburu STI.
I know some people will say it is only hatchback and it is alot of money but it ticks all the boxes for me.
I read all the reviews and the ride is the same as my Gt86 and I had no issues with steering feel.
I was going for march build but I asked the dealer if they had any unregistered ones in country near my spec and they did at minimal cost
here is the spec and I got a good deal on the price
White
AMG Sports exhaust system
heated seats
intelligent lighting
AMG steering wheel
Panoramic roof
Mirror pack

I am looking forward to having it

[V88Dicky]

You'll need to change your user name.

[PearlWhiteGT86]

I think so

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Two consecutive threads I've read that state "alot". Other than that, best of luck with your new car-they do have that AMG knack if sounding rather tasty.

[Evanivitch]

Shame. You're going from an fun, though arguably underpowered rapier of a car, to a obscenely powered super-hatch comparable to a sledgehammer.

Ah well, I'm sure you'll enjoy.

[AlexIT]

I was overtaken this afternoon by a CLA45 and was amazed at the engine sound. Didn't sound like a 4 pot turbo by any mean.

Enjoy you new toy

[xRIEx]

Evanivitch said:

Shame. You're going from an fun, though arguably underpowered rapier of a car, to a obscenely powered super-hatch comparable to a sledgehammer.

Ah well, I'm sure you'll enjoy.

Variety is the spice of life.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

AlexIT said:

I was overtaken this afternoon by a CLA45 and was amazed at the engine sound. Didn't sound like a 4 pot turbo by any mean.

Enjoy you new toy

They do don't they? Contrived it may be but I think they sound utterly hardcore, almost like the tuner specials of my youth (maybe that's what they're going for?).

[carl_w]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Two consecutive threads I've read that state "alot". Other than that, best of luck with your new car-they do have that AMG knack if sounding rather tasty.

Bought this poster for the office about 6 months back http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

[rich83]

Shame about the interior

[s m]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

AlexIT said:

I was overtaken this afternoon by a CLA45 and was amazed at the engine sound. Didn't sound like a 4 pot turbo by any mean.

Enjoy you new toy

They do don't they? Contrived it may be but I think they sound utterly hardcore, almost like the tuner specials of my youth (maybe that's what they're going for?).

The CLA does have a touch of the hermit crab about it but I agree, they sound pretty good.....and definitely get a shift on

Anyway OP, enjoy your new choice, I liked the GT86 but the rear was just a bit cramped for my 2 lads

[b0rk]

What is wrong with the interior (sat nav excluded) as that is admittedly

Can't honestly say the interior is any worse aesthetically than a S3/Golf R/M135i/Megane. The new RS3 has red air vents and carbon effect trim for example.
Megane excluded the seats in particular are massive step above the rest where you just get a normal model seat with slightly different fabric/leather/vinyl.

[Swifty Stig]

Evanivitch said:

Shame. You're going from an fun, though arguably underpowered rapier of a car, to a obscenely powered super-hatch comparable to a sledgehammer.

Ah well, I'm sure you'll enjoy.

Clarkson is that you??!!

[Ali_T]

Hope you enjoy it. I'd be going the other way. I test drove the A45 with the serious of intention of buying it but it just bored me. I was used to the performance after a 350bhp mildly modded Evo. All that was left was a very grippy hatch but no real involvement and a price tag that I just couldn't justify for what was on offer. If you haven't had that level of power before, it does get addictive. Then you realise how little you can use it!

Edited by Ali_T on Wednesday 21st January 01:07