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Sedoy · 02-06-2013, 07:25 PM

From CLAforums.com:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/124040763/...-CLAforums-com

FwdFtl · 02-06-2013, 07:59 PM

The AMG model (CLA45 AMG)Turbo-charged 4cyl 350HP - AWD - 0 to 60 under 5 seconds for under $50k

This can get interesting...

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/me...e-with-lunacy/

m3p40 · 02-07-2013, 10:41 AM

Which auto show will the new M3 be shown at?
If its frankfurt we have to wait until September.

phishhead24 · 02-10-2013, 01:00 AM

I think this looks like an early 2000s Civic with a Mercedes front. Maybe even a Corolla......

Inspired · 02-10-2013, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FwdFtl

The AMG model (CLA45 AMG)Turbo-charged 4cyl 350HP - AWD - 0 to 60 under 5 seconds for under $50k

This can get interesting...

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/me...e-with-lunacy/

Wow. 350HP for 50k. Now that is interesting.

TSM330i · 02-10-2013, 08:44 AM

I don't like it AT ALL! I think it looks gross. The side creases look stupid and the front end looks way too big. I would never drive that ugly thing.

tigermack · 02-10-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TSM330i

I don't like it AT ALL! I think it looks gross. The side creases look stupid and the front end looks way too big. I would never drive that ugly thing.

No one is forcing ya. lol

jaco · 02-10-2013, 06:21 PM

This is a nice alternative. The 4 series coupe is going to start at 45k, the 435 will be 50k starting.

SROC5 · 02-10-2013, 06:47 PM

It's the ugliest model MB offers, just horrible.

fravel · 02-11-2013, 04:10 PM

Not a huge fan of FWD, but I'd certainly pick up one of these before I bought an F30/F32.

phishhead24 · 02-11-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fravel

Not a huge fan of FWD, but I'd certainly pick up one of these before I bought an F30/F32.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....I threw in a few extra chuckles at your maintenance costs if you choose this thing.

fravel · 02-11-2013, 05:15 PM

Meh, maintenance cost is a tertiary factor for me.

When I car shop I generate my short list by what is aesthetically pleasing to me, and then I filter from there. If a car is ugly, I don't care what else it has going for it, I don't want it. IMO, the F30/F32 are hideous, whereas the CLA would at least make it past that first round of cuts.

phishhead24 · 02-12-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fravel

Meh, maintenance cost is a tertiary factor for me.

When I car shop I generate my short list by what is aesthetically pleasing to me, and then I filter from there. If a car is ugly, I don't care what else it has going for it, I don't want it. IMO, the F30/F32 are hideous, whereas the CLA would at least make it past that first round of cuts.

I am sure you are just looking for a rise out of the F30 owners on here, so I am not going to fall into that trap. I do think that your opinion is a very small fraction of the world mentality however. Good luck with that.

M3_WC · 02-12-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by phishhead24

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....I threw in a few extra chuckles at your maintenance costs if you choose this thing.

You would be kidding yourself if BMW hasn't already factored in maintenance costs into the msrp of their cars. Benz prepaid maintenance most times can be negotiated in for free from your salesman. Same goes for an Audi and the prepaid Audi Cares program. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about maintenance cost from BMW, Benz, or Audi. As long as you are not keeping the car long term and/or rack up a lot of miles.

phishhead24 · 02-12-2013, 12:32 AM

I was laughing more at the fact that someone was saying this car was better looking than any other car. The maintenance factor was just another thing to laugh at. I doubt they would throw in free maintenance for the lowest car on the totem pole.

Rafale · 02-12-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M3_WC

You would be kidding yourself if BMW hasn't already factored in maintenance costs into the msrp of their cars. Benz prepaid maintenance most times can be negotiated in for free from your salesman. Same goes for an Audi and the prepaid Audi Cares program. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about maintenance cost from BMW, Benz, or Audi. As long as you are not keeping the car long term and/or rack up a lot of miles.

Dealt with Audi Care, can't speak for MBZ but I know the benz parts are 2-3x Bimmer parts cost and Audi care really sucks for what it covers and how limited it is.

M3_WC · 02-12-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rafale

Dealt with Audi Care, can't speak for MBZ but I know the benz parts are 2-3x Bimmer parts cost and Audi care really sucks for what it covers and how limited it is.

Had Audi Cares as well a couple years back, didn't find it any different that my current BMW. All my schedule maintenance costs were free. I negotiated Audi Cares into my deal. It covered a lot, including brakes like BMW. What does it matter what Benz, BMW, Audi, etc. parts cost? When you have full new car warranties and free/prepaid maintenance. Basically are costs can be built into the purchase price of each car.

But if you plan on keeping the car for a long period of time. German cars in general cost a boat load to maintain out of their warranties.

M3_WC · 02-12-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by phishhead24

I was laughing more at the fact that someone was saying this car was better looking than any other car. The maintenance factor was just another thing to laugh at. I doubt they would throw in free maintenance for the lowest car on the totem pole.

To be honest they do it all the time for all their cars, just have be a decent negotiator. Benz breaks their prepaid maintenance into years. You can get 1-5 years, however long you plan to own or lease the car.

phishhead24 · 02-12-2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rafale

Dealt with Audi Care, can't speak for MBZ but I know the benz parts are 2-3x Bimmer parts cost and Audi care really sucks for what it covers and how limited it is.

This is along the lines of what I was referring. I checked these two as well.......they were terrible even though I had cash in hand. Meh.....to each their own.

fravel · 02-12-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by phishhead24

I am sure you are just looking for a rise out of the F30 owners on here, so I am not going to fall into that trap. I do think that your opinion is a very small fraction of the world mentality however. Good luck with that.

Not really, if you've got an F30 an you're happy with it then more power to you. I recognize that aesthetics are extremely subjective, hence why you'll note that I really said nothing bad about the F30/F32 other than the fact that they make me throw up in my mouth when I look at them. I'm sure they are fine cars, I just won't be considering one when it comes time for my next purchase.

BKap08 · 02-12-2013, 07:18 PM

i think it looks amazing, one of MB's best designed cars considering how awkward i think the C class looks. Only thing i hate is the FWD

Tracus · 02-12-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fravel

Not really, if you've got an F30 an you're happy with it then more power to you. I recognize that aesthetics are extremely subjective, hence why you'll note that I really said nothing bad about the F30/F32 other than the fact that they make me throw up in my mouth when I look at them. I'm sure they are fine cars, I just won't be considering one when it comes time for my next purchase.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I like the new F30. You really need to dig that design.

02-10-2013, 01:00 AM	#136
phishhead24 Private First Class Drives: 2013 328i Sport Line Min. Wh. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	I think this looks like an early 2000s Civic with a Mercedes front. Maybe even a Corolla...... __________________ 2013 F30 328i Sport Line (Mineral White Metallic), black kidneys, M perf. pedals, M per. steering wheel, 19" M5 reps / Hankook V12, Underground Euro HID(low and high), and H&R sport springs.

02-10-2013, 08:44 AM	#138
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02-10-2013, 06:21 PM	#140
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02-10-2013, 06:47 PM	#141
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02-12-2013, 12:32 AM	#147
phishhead24 Private First Class Drives: 2013 328i Sport Line Min. Wh. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	I was laughing more at the fact that someone was saying this car was better looking than any other car. The maintenance factor was just another thing to laugh at. I doubt they would throw in free maintenance for the lowest car on the totem pole. __________________ 2013 F30 328i Sport Line (Mineral White Metallic), black kidneys, M perf. pedals, M per. steering wheel, 19" M5 reps / Hankook V12, Underground Euro HID(low and high), and H&R sport springs.

02-06-2013, 07:25 PM	#133
Sedoy Private First Class Drives: E53 X5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New England Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	From CLAforums.com: http://www.scribd.com/doc/124040763/...-CLAforums-com

02-06-2013, 07:59 PM	#134
FwdFtl Cocaine Biceps Drives: E60 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cali Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	The AMG model (CLA45 AMG)Turbo-charged 4cyl 350HP - AWD - 0 to 60 under 5 seconds for under $50k This can get interesting... http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/me...e-with-lunacy/

02-07-2013, 10:41 AM	#135
m3p40 Private Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Which auto show will the new M3 be shown at? If its frankfurt we have to wait until September.

02-11-2013, 04:10 PM	#142
fravel Private First Class Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: United States Posts: 187 iTrader: (0)	Not a huge fan of FWD, but I'd certainly pick up one of these before I bought an F30/F32.

02-11-2013, 05:15 PM	#144
fravel Private First Class Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: United States Posts: 187 iTrader: (0)	Meh, maintenance cost is a tertiary factor for me. When I car shop I generate my short list by what is aesthetically pleasing to me, and then I filter from there. If a car is ugly, I don't care what else it has going for it, I don't want it. IMO, the F30/F32 are hideous, whereas the CLA would at least make it past that first round of cuts.

02-12-2013, 07:18 PM	#153
BKap08 Colonel Drives: LCI Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 408 Posts: 2,268 iTrader: (0)	i think it looks amazing, one of MB's best designed cars considering how awkward i think the C class looks. Only thing i hate is the FWD

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