RE: A45 AMG (not) driven

[kambites]

F1GTRUeno said:

All modern cars are ugly but this takes the biscuit.

EFA.

[Guvernator]

Yep I agree, the Germans aren't stupid, the big 3 have obviously done their research and decided there is a market for a premium hot hatch. It makes a lot of sense surely, hatchbacks are among the most popular type of car in Europe, this just gives a chance for those who are a little more affluent or enthusiastic to buy one which is a bit more special then a run of the mill VAG tdi while still retaining the practical aspects of a hatchback. I think BMW\Audi\Merc will do rather well out of them.

[topless_mx5]

I've only skimmed over this but where does the 45 come from in A45? I thought this was a 2 litre 4 pot?

[kambites]

topless_mx5 said:

I've only skimmed over this but where does the 45 come from in A45? I thought this was a 2 litre 4 pot?

Same place BMW get "335i" from, I assume.

[Carnnoisseur]

I havent read up on the performance as it's not the type of car that I would ever be in the market for. However, I do disagree with the ugly comments, looks pretty sriking from the rear IMO.

[Digger]

kambites said:

topless_mx5 said:

I've only skimmed over this but where does the 45 come from in A45? I thought this was a 2 litre 4 pot?

Same place BMW get "335i" from, I assume.

According to Autoexpress (I know!) synopsis, performance stats may include 450Nm of torqueses & a possible 0-60 of 4.5s. Irrelevant pattern I know, just saying like.

Interested in this car but a shame nothing more vocal than a 2.0 4cyl & would prefer rwd really. Oh & the little 1'er still looks great!

[as7920]

topless_mx5 said:

I've only skimmed over this but where does the 45 come from in A45? I thought this was a 2 litre 4 pot?

45th Anniversary of AMG

[Digger]

These anniversaries come round often a bit too often for my liking.

[Lagerlout]

Sat in a new Sport one of these earlier in the week. I was very impressed, lovely seats, exterior in some electric blue colour with AMG wheels looked superb. They look a lot better in the flesh than in photos. Rear lights are particularly cool. Only thing I didn't like was the big slab of dashboard plastic.

[va1o]

45 simply come from the fact it's equivelent in power to a 4.5 litre N/A engine...

[Maldini35]

Dave Hedgehog said:

how about scooby / evo drivers who

- No longer want to drive a barry/chav wagon
- Want an interior of substantially higher quality than a 20 year old mini cab
- Value a low profile looking car so as to not draw attention to the BiB
- But still want to go bonkers fast in the wet

Hmm might have to disagree with your second point.
The A class interior is very low rent. There's lots of shiny stuff dotted around but it's all a bit Ratners. The fake ipad blu-tacked to the dash is a particular low.
A total after-thought.

Still, their marketing for the A class is pretty classy.
Aside from their cheesy new TV ad debuted in X factor (says it all) I saw this the other day parked outside a shopping centre all on it's own.
Mercedes are clearly after a new customer and the plan is pile 'em high and flog 'em cheap.

Edited by Maldini35 on Thursday 1st November 23:41

[Dave Hedgehog]

Maldini35 said:

Dave Hedgehog said:

how about scooby / evo drivers who

- No longer want to drive a barry/chav wagon
- Want an interior of substantially higher quality than a 20 year old mini cab
- Value a low profile looking car so as to not draw attention to the BiB
- But still want to go bonkers fast in the wet

Hmm might have to disagree with your second point.
The A class interior is very low rent. There's lots of shiny stuff dotted around but it's all a bit Ratners. The fake ipad blu-tacked to the dash is a particular low.
A total after-thought.

Still, their marketing for the A class is pretty classy.
Aside from their cheesy new TV ad debuted in X factor (says it all) I saw this the other day parked outside a shopping centre all on it's own.
Mercedes are clearly after a new customer and the plan is pile 'em high and flog cheap.

disappointed to hear the interior is low rent

looks bloody horrible in blue

oh well R8 spyder it is

[CJP80]

va1o said:

45 simply come from the fact it's equivelent in power to a 4.5 litre N/A engine...

Not this one:

[M666 EVO]

Chris

"one's grandmother during the vinegar stroke"

Is that the best you can do? Vile. Put me right off my tea and cake...

[Dagnut]

Dave Hedgehog said:

how about scooby / evo drivers who

- No longer want to drive a barry/chav wagon
- Want an interior of substantially higher quality than a 20 year old mini cab
- Value a low profile looking car so as to not draw attention to the BiB
- But still want to go bonkers fast in the wet

Just cut to the chase and say "badge"

[Stratman1]

StuttgartJem said:

All the talk of 'it doesn't look different enough' is making me laugh
Audi S-line TDi much different than S6, no
Does a C220 with AMG Sport kit look much different than a C63 ?

What do we want wide arches & a huge wing ? Lets leave that to the Barry Boys

What about wide arches and a little spoiler? Is that acceptable in your chav-guide?
Signed, Bazza.

Edited by Stratman1 on Thursday 1st November 16:09

[Auxois]

I actually found the vinegar stokes part quite funny. It made me want to watch a certain episode of The League again, haha

[Guvernator]

Digger said:

Oh & the little 1'er still looks great!

This is where I need that Joker from Batman "Not sure if serious" pic.

[Dave Hedgehog]

Will this be sold by all merc dealers or just AMG specialists?

[tyrrell]

Had my name down for one of these, but have now bought M135i performance bargain of the year