A45 AMG Test Drive - First Impressions
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You do know that AMG built the engine right not some random tuner?
err so? At the end of the day it's a regular architecture, FWD hatch, 2.0 engine, bolt on turbo, electronically aided everything and a AWD system to force it to grip and use the power. What's so special about it that it justifies 45k and a 20k extra over other rivals who produce better cars? Speed and power isn't everything, it's all economics, Merc are just trying to cash in by making an AMG car that they can sell by more numbers, in reality its not worth anything near 45k.
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You might want to go and check again as the Leon Cupra and Golf GTI or even R are not 20K cheaper and not comparable performance wise unless they have suddenly gained 100 BHP...
The Merc claims to be a hot hatch doesn't it? Those are all hot hatches, in what way is the dinky Merc hatch better that it justifies a whopping 45k? Please don't tell me power, because power isn't everything, and having a Merc badge means nowt all.
No it claims to be an AMG Merc based on the A Class or CLA platforms...and its 45K if you drop the options list on it.
So is an E Class.overpriced because the Mondeo is much cheaper?
All your opinion of course.
If more power and a high end badge isn't your thing then stick to Renaults, Vauxhalls and Fords. All lesser cars for less cash.
Go sit in a Mercedes and then a Renault, the difference will be obvious straight away. If you disagree then you're very much in the minority.
I had the misfortune of being a passenger in a newish Renault Megane. I flipped the sun visor down and the vanity mirror fell out into my lap. The door grab handle was also coming apart. Common faults across the range it seems, quality right there
I had the misfortune of being a passenger in a newish Renault Megane. I flipped the sun visor down and the vanity mirror fell out into my lap. The door grab handle was also coming apart. Common faults across the range it seems, quality right there
Go sit in a Mercedes and then a Renault, the difference will be obvious straight away. If you disagree then you're very much in the minority.
I had the misfortune of being a passenger in a newish Renault Megane. I flipped the sun visor down and the vanity mirror fell out into my lap. The door grab handle was also coming apart. Common faults across the range it seems, quality right there
The Mercedes will be in the garage half the time getting fixed though, the build quality on new Renaults is pretty good especially compared to the past, Mercs do not have great build quality either, I've been in quite a few rattly ones that are only few years old and they are nothing special, they are certainly not the same high standard as they were in the 80's and haven't been for along while.
For sure the quality gap is closer than it once was.
Rattles can happen for any number of reasons, in my BMW the rear parcel shelf knocks over bumps and makes an annoying noise. The interior isn't falling apart though.
Also, you tend to find the painted silver plastic metal effect trim consoles in Fords, Vauxhalls, Renaults etc.. is actually real metal in German cars. The leather on the steering wheel doesn't melt as it does on all Fords I've driven.
Rattles can happen for any number of reasons, in my BMW the rear parcel shelf knocks over bumps and makes an annoying noise. The interior isn't falling apart though.
Also, you tend to find the painted silver plastic metal effect trim consoles in Fords, Vauxhalls, Renaults etc.. is actually real metal in German cars. The leather on the steering wheel doesn't melt as it does on all Fords I've driven.