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      01-12-2016, 03:54 PM   #1
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MB A45 AMG

So was looking around for cars I could get for the other half in a couple of years - she prefers something smaller and more compact than a F30.

How insane is the A45 AMG?! 380+ horses in a hatchback AND its only a 2 litre turbo! That is one hell of an engine! May have to go and have a cheeky test over the summer.

Given MB are dominating F1 presently, hope they keep pushing the boundaries (as sacrilegious as that sounds on BP) - competition is good!

And again, that engine...
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So was looking around for cars I could get for the other half in a couple of years - she prefers something smaller and more compact than a F30.

How insane is the A45 AMG?! 380+ horses in a hatchback AND its only a 2 litre turbo! That is one hell of an engine! May have to go and have a cheeky test over the summer.

Given MB are dominating F1 presently, hope they keep pushing the boundaries (as sacrilegious as that sounds on BP) - competition is good!

And again, that engine...
Yeah, my 335i will be my last BMW.

I'm aiming to get the new 2017 C63s coupe in the future. Car is absolutely gorgeous.
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      01-12-2016, 04:00 PM   #3
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I've commented before that the new MB design language really does nothing for me. Too soft and curved. The only exception is the A Class, that looks well proportioned and isn't too soft.

The old shape C63 AMG looked good, I was sorely tempted by picking one of those up instead of a new F30. My penchant for shiny new stuff prevailed...
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I had an A45 this summer

Nice car
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I had an A45 this summer

Nice car
How did it handle the power? Fun to drive? Easy to push or hair trigger?
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The problem with the A45 AMG is it's based on the W176 A Class, which is a terrible pile of shit! My brother in law has one & absolutely hates it!
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The problem with the A45 AMG is it's based on the W176 A Class, which is a terrible pile of shit! My brother in law has one & absolutely hates it!
Fair dos, still a while away from biting so would look into it more / expect lineup would change. Really, it was the number that blew my mind. I thought the S1 with 230 horses was punchy but this...
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Fair dos, still a while away from biting so would look into it more / expect lineup would change. Really, it was the number that blew my mind. I thought the S1 with 230 horses was punchy but this...
Maybe the A45 is better, but the A200 AMG Sport I can guarantee you is terrible, he's had the gearbox replaced and even the new box plays up, the suspension is rock solid but yet the handling isn't good, the rear passenger space is a joke, as is the boot space, and the infotainment system is very poor in design.
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How did it handle the power? Fun to drive? Easy to push or hair trigger?
the a45 is a full AMG, built by AMG not just a badge like the m135i

it's good at tight twisty roads, straights a m4 be better
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the a45 is a full AMG, built by AMG not just a badge like the m135i

it's good at tight twisty roads, straights a m4 be better
i was driving my mates up in North Yorks, it did not handle well through the Dales.
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A lag-tastic, chintz-tastic 2.0 4 pot based on a FWD shopping trolley.....They love them in BD3...

One of my account managers has just got one the CLA version, I can't think of anything positive to say to him about it....
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A lag-tastic, chintz-tastic 2.0 4 pot based on a FWD shopping trolley.....They love them in BD3...

One of my account managers has just got one the CLA version, I can't think of anything positive to say to him about it....
It's not a VW?
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It's not a VW?
TBH I'd prefer a Golf R...
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TBH I'd prefer a Golf R...
Good point!

It's not a Diesel VW then!
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Didn't even realise there was a CLA 45 AMG

It's 50/50 front to rear

As far as hot hatches go it's my favourite but I've only driven Abarth 500 and that so limited sample lol
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Didn't even realise there was a CLA 45 AMG

It's 50/50 front to rear

As far as hot hatches go it's my favourite but I've only driven Abarth 500 and that so limited sample lol
Some cars you just love, some you just don't, the A45 is one of them for me, they do the hatch/coupe/shooting brake in 45 flavour.
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I drove the A45 with the sports exhaust. It is an amazing engine, the noise certainly turns heads!

IMHO it is a great weekend car, but I think I'm too old to live with this on a day to day basis. I think I would need to invest in a baseball cap and chunky jewellery. The C63 would be my preference.
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the a45 is a full AMG, built by AMG not just a badge like the m135i

it's good at tight twisty roads, straights a m4 be better
You mean good at 15mph around Monaco!
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You mean good at 15mph around Monaco!
I rarely drive in Monaco as well even been overtaken by a Twizzy lol

Mostly down the A8 towards nice

And Twisty mountainous roads around la turbie , eze , etc
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Was next to one at a roundabout this week. Had the full aero package and exhaust upgrade, sounded excellent for a 2.0l pertrol and the pops and crackles from the exhaust sounded fun.
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I reckon they look like a right hoot, I'd love a go in one.
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