Thoughts......test drive of the dark side

[Berry10000]

Just after some thoughts or experiences.

Just about to agree a test drive of a Merc A45s, more for curiosity.....anyone done same? Am I going to be impressed? Underwhelmed? Or just a different experience altogether?

Loved my LCI M2 for last two years and considering Comp next but thought I’d give the merc a whirl.

Any thoughts about the dark side appreciated. Been with BMW 12/13 years now

Ps. I have asked for thoughts on the Merc forum to get both biases!!

[rassi]

I test drove one and found it horrid: tinny, boosty engine with a lethargic gearbox unless wound up, and with a very stiff ride. Interior quality poor. Just didn’t get it. Image wise also a certain “type” that drives it now.

Certainly would never swap an M2 for it!

[Berry10000]

rassi said:

I test drove one and found it horrid: tinny, boosty engine with a lethargic gearbox unless wound up, and with a very stiff ride. Interior quality poor. Just didn’t get it. Image wise also a certain “type” that drives it now.

Certainly would never swap an M2 for it!

Cheers, thanks for replying, feels like one of those where I just need to look at it and drive it then maybe dismiss it.

Love my M2 so it’s got something to attempt to live up to!

[rassi]

Apologies, I was thinking previous generation, the new 421 hp one is by all accounts quite a weapon, and of course is a step up performance wise compared to an OG M2 - would still take an M2C over it, but should be an interesting test drive

[Pioneer]

Nothing to do with how it drives but Command is horrid compared to iDrive.

[Smuler]

If you like coupes , why not the new CLA45 , hear a lot of good things about it? Looks much better than the old.

I’ve done back to back drives OGM2 v M2C and the matter is a big improvement , but I can get the logic of fancying a change.

[luigisayshello]

rassi said:

I test drove one and found it horrid: tinny, boosty engine with a lethargic gearbox unless wound up, and with a very stiff ride. Interior quality poor. Just didn’t get it. Image wise also a certain “type” that drives it now.

Certainly would never swap an M2 for it!

I second this word for word, minus the last part. The interior was quite poor on the last gen, this new gen is quite a nice place to be. Horrid ux for most functions but a much nicer place to be than the m2, still wouldn't swap, but as a city commuter, I can't imagine a better car than a fairly well specced diesel one.

[Berry10000]

It’s food for thought for me anyway. Lockdown has delayed a test drive till Dec I guess as the plan was to drive this week when the car arrives at the dealer, unless it turns up in next two days and I pop over before Thurs.

Good shout re the Coupe though, nice looking thing.

[Smuler]

Berry10000 said:

It’s food for thought for me anyway. Lockdown has delayed a test drive till Dec I guess as the plan was to drive this week when the car arrives at the dealer, unless it turns up in next two days and I pop over before Thurs.

Good shout re the Coupe though, nice looking thing.

Chap on another site ordered one.
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