Discussion
The Spruce Goose said:
Dave Hedgehog said:
the price is absurd, one of the factors in why i didn't replace my 45 last year with the new one
hows the gearbox, the originals 45 box was dogs
t, although improved to just acceptable in the FL cars ?
is it really double the better of a Golf R? hows the gearbox, the originals 45 box was dogs
t, although improved to just acceptable in the FL cars ?I'm waiting for hefty depreciation to occur of course
I've been looking at these, but the price is hard to swallow. My 2019 facelift C63s was 55k and it's got a V8 with 500hp, B9 RS4's can be had too at that price.
But they do seem to be selling though.
Might be a good buy once the depreciation kicks in though. Spec looks great, but it's still a 4 pot A-class!
But they do seem to be selling though.
Might be a good buy once the depreciation kicks in though. Spec looks great, but it's still a 4 pot A-class!
Sheetmaself said:
Love the car almost as much as the subtle name change!
I had a bmw 240 for four years but just sold it. Such a powerful engine in a small car is quite an attractive package for a usable car.
as you can see I am a bit of a fan of A45 this version is much better than my last oneI had a bmw 240 for four years but just sold it. Such a powerful engine in a small car is quite an attractive package for a usable car.
I say to anyone go for a test drive because dry or wet the grip and steering is fantastic a great package
Versatility you can put into comfort mode for the boring driving and then put into sport + for the fun drives
Have been thinking of getting A45S without plus pack. Hade a previous facelift version and did 80000 miles never missed a beat but expensive on tyres and servicing. Tried Golf R was so disappointing poor gearbox v slow and kept kicking down when in manual mode (dsg box). Currently running 2020 M135i nicer than Golf but still a bit dull. Think I just don't like Audi/VW's. Totally without soul. On my mileage A45S only £50 per month more than new Golf R with extra spec including full maintenance and tyres. Looks ordinary too without flicks and spoiler. Can you tell I'm old??
I do fancy a Yaris GR though. Only if I was 35 years youger maybe. When are Alfa bringing something to compete please?
I like to ramble on...........
I do fancy a Yaris GR though. Only if I was 35 years youger maybe. When are Alfa bringing something to compete please?
I like to ramble on...........
I took one for a test drive, never driven a car so tiring, it was almost impossible to drive slowly. I couldn't tell much difference between comfort and race, it was just fast and faster. Just a sniff on the gas pedal and it was dropping cogs and haring off down the road. It's like trying to sit quietly with a yapping dog in the room, very highly strung car. Fast though!
jimPH said:
I took one for a test drive, never driven a car so tiring, it was almost impossible to drive slowly. I couldn't tell much difference between comfort and race, it was just fast and faster. Just a sniff on the gas pedal and it was dropping cogs and haring off down the road. It's like trying to sit quietly with a yapping dog in the room, very highly strung car. Fast though!
We had the previous gen A45 and we found it very like that - manic and highly strung.You would pull out to pass someone and it would drop about 5 cogs and away up the road like a stabbed rat.
Fun when you're in the mood, gets a bit annoying for the other 90% of the time.
Incredibly fast cross country. I can only imagine what the new car is like, given its next gen and more powerful.
Edited by Deep Thought on Wednesday 27th January 17:17
Thank you for the comments
I have done 2730 miles and I am still smiling and the black suits it I have loads of people chatting to me at petrol stations
In the spring I will be getting remapped at DMS
It will take the power up to 478 bhp
The stats are impressive already but when tuned 0-60 3.1 and 0-90 6.1 seconds
So it will be even faster
I have no issue driving everyday and in comfort mode it is just like any normal A class
People are quite surprised how fast it is and it is a great package
I have done 2730 miles and I am still smiling and the black suits it I have loads of people chatting to me at petrol stations
In the spring I will be getting remapped at DMS
It will take the power up to 478 bhp
The stats are impressive already but when tuned 0-60 3.1 and 0-90 6.1 seconds
So it will be even faster
I have no issue driving everyday and in comfort mode it is just like any normal A class
People are quite surprised how fast it is and it is a great package
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