RE: Mercedes-AMG A45: Driven

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Ali_T said:

Inverted said:

Haven't driven this newer version but I drove the current one and I agree. It didn't feel anywhere near as quick as it 'should'. That and the downshifts weren't very good. I went there wanting to buy one but came away disappointed.

Same here, and the gearbox was pigging awful.

By comparison the new RS3 felt quicker than I expected and the S Tronic box was very good, up and down shifts.

[CorvetteConvert]

It's (the current one) a laggy beast, with awful red highlights inside, rides rock hard and looks very average.
The Focus is just so much better value, as is a 275 Trophy or Golf R.
£45K will get you a mint 2011 (depreciation-proof) Cayman R or a 460 bhp 2014 Corvette.
Hatchback-wise my money would go on a Golf R and a fettle to 370 bhp.