[Vervain]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Oh definitely as a stablemate. Can't give up the 6.2L V8. I would likely go into agonizing withdrawal.

Lol just checking!

That would be a sweet car combo. TWO AMGs

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Anodite10

Lol just checking!

That would be a sweet car combo. TWO AMGs

It would be a Merc trifecta.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=917106

[Greenkirby21]

lol . I called my local mercedes benz dealership and asked if they had a CLA45 AMG. the lady asked for my name and number and said a specialist would call me back, but that never happened!

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

lol . I called my local mercedes benz dealership and asked if they had a CLA45 AMG. the lady asked for my name and number and said a specialist would call me back, but that never happened!

I wouldn't hesitate to call them back and let them know what happened.

[Sapper_M3]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

The same could be said of BMW but it's hard to knock either company because the strategy is working. Mercedes-Benz and BMW are the two most powerful luxury car brands in the world right now (in that order). Each manufacturer should be proud.

Interesting.

Now I'll preface this by saying I'm no "BMW Fanboy." In fact, unless something changes over the next 3-4 years, I'm almost certainly on the way out with my next vehicle purchase. With that said, you go out of your way to make the point that Mercedez-Benz is the most powerful luxury car brand in the world (over BMW, as Number 2). Just out of curiosity, what are you basing this on...?

As of November 2013, the Forbes ongoing "World's Most Valuable Brands" list ranks BMW as #11 to Mercedes-Benz at #16.

Additionally, as of July (can't find figures more recent than 4 months ago), BMW had a commanding lead in both numbers of vehicles sold and in sales revenue: http://europe.autonews.com/article/2...#axzz2lalo9fmd

In fact, the only way in which I can find Mercedes-Benz "ahead" of BMW in any significant metric of being a "powerful luxury car brand" is if we look only at United States sales...

[Vervain]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

It would be a Merc trifecta.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=917106

I'm seething with envy right now

So awesome!

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Sapper_M3

Interesting.

Now I'll preface this by saying I'm no "BMW Fanboy." In fact, unless something changes over the next 3-4 years, I'm almost certainly on the way out with my next vehicle purchase. With that said, you go out of your way to make the point that Mercedez-Benz is the most powerful luxury car brand in the world (over BMW, as Number 2). Just out of curiosity, what are you basing this on...?

As of November 2013, the Forbes ongoing "World's Most Valuable Brands" list ranks BMW as #11 to Mercedes-Benz at #16.

Additionally, as of July (can't find figures more recent than 4 months ago), BMW had a commanding lead in both numbers of vehicles sold and in sales revenue: http://europe.autonews.com/article/2...#axzz2lalo9fmd

In fact, the only way in which I can find Mercedes-Benz "ahead" of BMW in any significant metric of being a "powerful luxury car brand" is if we look only at United States sales...

Mercedes-Benz is at #11.

BMW is #12.

That is what I was referring to.

And these are "world" rankings.

http://www.businessinsider.com/these...rcedes-benz-10

You must've missed the 2013 Business Insider rankings.

[Sapper_M3]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Mercedes-Benz is at #11.

BMW is #12.

That is what I was referring to.

And these are "world" rankings.

http://www.businessinsider.com/these...rcedes-benz-10

You must've missed the 2013 Business Insider rankings.

Didn't miss them; your source is 2 months old, and--although certainly a reputable source--certainly not more highly respected than Forbes.

The Forbes data I cited is current to this month, and global data (which that 2 month old Business Insider data is as well--not arguing about that).

At any rate, probably splitting hairs about which brand is "more powerful" right now, but to go out of the way to distinguish Mercedes as number 1 over BMW seems a misplaced sentiment--especially considering the most current Forbes data shows BMW in a statistically significant lead over Mercedes globally.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Sapper_M3

Didn't miss them; your source is 2 months old, and--although certainly a reputable source--certainly not more highly respected than Forbes.

The Forbes data I cited is current to this month, and global data (which that 2 month old Business Insider data is as well--not arguing about that).

At any rate, probably splitting hairs about which brand is "more powerful" right now, but to go out of the way to distinguish Mercedes as number 1 over BMW seems a misplaced sentiment--especially considering the most current Forbes data shows BMW in a statistically significant lead over Mercedes globally.

I do think it's splitting hairs.

If that much can change in two months, how can you confidently distinguish BMW as number 1 over Mercedes?

And I think you severely misinterpreted my post. At no point did I imply that MB's advantage was overwhelming.

You really extrapolated a lot from a few sentences and made this a much more clinical exercise than it needed to be, in my opinion.

[Greenkirby21]

So, seems that there are quite a few CLA45 in the area. Hopefully I can test drive this tomorrow.

70k!!!!

LOL

[TunedM2C]

I'm on the fence as to whether or not I want to put my order through for one and wait until the second year production of the M4. The way mine was spec'd came to $53k. Not bad. Need to test drive and get a better feel for the car first.

[Greenkirby21]

So, got to see it!

The car itself was awesome. Unfortunately, due to its 70k price point, they aint letting nobody drive that (it was inside the dealership). The guy was nice enough to turn it on!

It has the performance exhaust which was amazing. The exhaust itself was awesome. Lots of gurggles and pops.

The engine itself did not have much character, sounded like any other 4 cylinder turbo, but with the exhaust it was not bad!

The brakes look enormous!

My favorite part had to be in the interior. What a beauty. It had every package possible, and the entire inside was covered in leather. Not only that, but it had the leather recaros. They were awesome and very comfy.


Problem being, the car I sat in is nowhere near the car I would be able to afford. I sat in a base CLA (which is same interior as the CLA45 unless you get the fancy leather), and it was plastic galore .

That being said, didn't get to drive it, so can't say anything about that. But the car is definitely a looker!! Gorgeous!

Exterior wise, my favorite was the carbon fiber front splitter, rear, and side, along with the carbon fiber mirror caps.

Also, backseat is not as bad as people make it out to be. I am 6 feet, and while my head barely touched the roof, I had no issues with leg space. That being said, I fit snugly in the rear of my 128i as well so >_>

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

So, got to see it!

The car itself was awesome. Unfortunately, due to its 70k price point, they aint letting nobody drive that (it was inside the dealership). The guy was nice enough to turn it on!

It has the performance exhaust which was amazing. The exhaust itself was awesome. Lots of gurggles and pops.

The engine itself did not have much character, sounded like any other 4 cylinder turbo, but with the exhaust it was not bad!

The brakes look enormous!

My favorite part had to be in the interior. What a beauty. It had every package possible, and the entire inside was covered in leather. Not only that, but it had the leather recaros. They were awesome and very comfy.


Problem being, the car I sat in is nowhere near the car I would be able to afford. I sat in a base CLA (which is same interior as the CLA45 unless you get the fancy leather), and it was plastic galore .

That being said, didn't get to drive it, so can't say anything about that. But the car is definitely a looker!! Gorgeous!

Exterior wise, my favorite was the carbon fiber front splitter, rear, and side, along with the carbon fiber mirror caps.

Also, backseat is not as bad as people make it out to be. I am 6 feet, and while my head barely touched the roof, I had no issues with leg space. That being said, I fit snugly in the rear of my 128i as well so >_>

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and for posting up those photos.

Was this car absolutely fully loaded? Was there a dealer markup?

There have been reports of dealers slapping on an extra $10k to the price tag.

[Greenkirby21]

No dealer markup, fully loaded! Owner backed out in last minute, now they are trying to find a buyer.

Got the pictures from:

http://mercedesbenzdallas.parkplacet...ition_id=10425


AMG EXTERIOR CARBON FIBER PACKAGE
AMG DRIVER'S PACKAGE
MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE
ASH GREY, LEATHER UPHOLSTERY
EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE
MOUNTAIN GRAY METALLIC
CARBON FIBER TRIM
AMG DRIVER & PASSENGER PERFORMANCE SEAT
DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
PANORAMA SUNROOF
PREMIUM 1 PACKAGE
BODY COLOR REAR SPOILER
AMG PERFORMANCE EXHAUST

I believe the carbon fiber exterior is 3,500 and the interior is 1,000! The body spoiler is 300. Red brakes 400. It all adds up!

Picture of standard CLA250. The entire center stack is hard plastic

[chumley]

Thanks for posting! To be honest, I'd be a bit embarrassed to say I spent $70k on that. It's not bad looking but I have a hard time with a $70k version of a $29k car..

[Inspired]

Originally Posted by chumley

Thanks for posting! To be honest, I'd be a bit embarrassed to say I spent $70k on that. It's not bad looking but I have a hard time with a $70k version of a $29k car..

Well technically a 328 is 30k vs a M3 60-70k or a Audi A4 ~30k to a S4 ~60-70k. Same concept.

[Savory]

Charging 70k for that?? I'm sorry, nothing can justify that price for what is supposed to be their entry level performance sedan. What a joke

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Savory

Charging 70k for that?? I'm sorry, nothing can justify that price for what is supposed to be their entry level performance sedan. What a joke

Don't load it up.

Buy it for $50k. Voila.

[Savory]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Don't load it up.

Buy it for $50k. Voila.

The fact that it is at all possible to buy a 70k CLA makes me cringe. Repeat it to yourself, "$70K CLA" when you could get a used CLK Black Series for not much more.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Savory

The fact that it is at all possible to buy a 70k CLA makes me cringe. Repeat it to yourself, "$70K CLA" when you could get a used CLK Black Series for not much more.

A $90k E93 M3 'vert makes me cringe too.

I just built one for fun this AM. Sales tax takes it close to $100k. For a 3-Series. Yikes.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Savory

The fact that it is at all possible to buy a 70k CLA makes me cringe. Repeat it to yourself, "$70K CLA" when you could get a used CLK Black Series for not much more.

You can make a base 991 non s go up to 200k.

You just because you can doesn't mean you should.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Don't load it up.

Buy it for $50k. Voila.

$50k is not happening. Unless you want a Mercedes with no options what so ever.

How you could own this car without P1 and Multimedia packages is beyond me. Those two alone are just $4,500. That is not including some other must haves.

Out the door, with decent options it is an easy $60k.