I've got a Mercedes CLA AMG 35 Shooting Brake on order, but I'm planning on cancelling it. I've decided the fuel economy is just not good enough and I don't need 300hp! It was a bit of a heart over head decision and one I think I'll regret as my mileage is going to creep up now we're coming out of lockdown. I ordered it at a time my car didn't move...
So, with that in mind I'm tempting to change it to a BMW 3 Series Touring. Probably the 320i M Sport with Tech Pack and my monthly repayment will drop by around 33%. (It's a complicated work scheme, so monthlies are the only thing that matters - no deposit).
However, the 5 Series Tourer 520i MHT SE has appeared as a contender (it's £40 a month more than the 3, and wondering if it would be the better option). The 5 Series is costing the same as the CLA, but fuel costs should be much better.
I like the looks of the M Sport, but am I right in thinking the SE gives the same equipment. Though I assume the 5 would be better equipped as standard? Annoyingly, I can't download BMWs brochures at the minute so I'm coming to OcUK... I drive a GLC Sport at the minute, and I need parking camera, DAB, leather interior, climate control and ideally Apple Play and a better infotainment system that what I have. I'm not that fussed about anything else. Needs to be an estate as I have a big dog and I don't want him on the back seats.
So, in an attempt to save money I'm cancelling my CLA 35 order for a 320i M Sport Tourer and will save ~33%. However, I could get a 520i SE Tourer for the same money as the CLA 35. What do I do?
I did do a thread around a similar choice back in September last year, where I couldn't decide between the 330i, 320d, or X3. In the end, I didn't do anything and the choicelist changed which is why I ended up ordering the CLA earlier this year.
So, with that in mind I'm tempting to change it to a BMW 3 Series Touring. Probably the 320i M Sport with Tech Pack and my monthly repayment will drop by around 33%. (It's a complicated work scheme, so monthlies are the only thing that matters - no deposit).
However, the 5 Series Tourer 520i MHT SE has appeared as a contender (it's £40 a month more than the 3, and wondering if it would be the better option). The 5 Series is costing the same as the CLA, but fuel costs should be much better.
I like the looks of the M Sport, but am I right in thinking the SE gives the same equipment. Though I assume the 5 would be better equipped as standard? Annoyingly, I can't download BMWs brochures at the minute so I'm coming to OcUK... I drive a GLC Sport at the minute, and I need parking camera, DAB, leather interior, climate control and ideally Apple Play and a better infotainment system that what I have. I'm not that fussed about anything else. Needs to be an estate as I have a big dog and I don't want him on the back seats.
So, in an attempt to save money I'm cancelling my CLA 35 order for a 320i M Sport Tourer and will save ~33%. However, I could get a 520i SE Tourer for the same money as the CLA 35. What do I do?
I did do a thread around a similar choice back in September last year, where I couldn't decide between the 330i, 320d, or X3. In the end, I didn't do anything and the choicelist changed which is why I ended up ordering the CLA earlier this year.
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