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Since you brought up cla s the assumption is that you are looking for a car that has above average performance. If you just want something nice to cruise around you got many choices. I still think 75k for cla is insanity when you can get P with that budget. GL shopping |
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Well It is 75k canadian, so roughly 52k USD. annnnd Porsche is way out of my league... Thanks for the advice |
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After having 4 cars with 6 cylinders, I could never see myself settling for a 4 banger and being content. That's just me personally.
The way an exhaust sounds is on the top of my list of must haves
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The interior of the CLA is not comparable to the M340i (or any G20 for that matter). It may look decent at a glance with the digital screens, but go sit in one and feel around...not even close to the G20 or even the C43 for that matter. But if all you care about is exterior looks and 0 to 60 times, that's subjective to your view point. So go with whatever makes sense for you.
For me the M340i strikes an amazing balance: Chassis - Really good Handing - Really good Comfort (with adaptive dampers) - Really good Exterior design - Really good (not the best but subjective) Interior design and materials - Really good (again subjective) Technology - Amazing Engine - Amazing Transmission - Amazing
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Seems like a pretty cool car, and the shooting brake
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You can get 718 for same money. 2 seater though.
I have only driven the base A250 hatch. I was impressed with electronics. The drive experience feels cheaper than Mazda3. Suspension setup is very basic no where nearly as good as something like 330i. Quote:
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I selected my 530e because I thought it was the best product out there for MY NEEDS. If Merc or some other company made a product that better fit my needs, I would buy that. |
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The Merc just looks so cheap. Cheap plastic.
I can't. I couldn't. I won't.
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The C43 is actually a direct competitor to the M340i.
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