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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | A-Class a success. I know a lot of the Benz faithful don't care much for the A-Class (I'm one of them), but this thing is a hot seller. The little thing is kinda cute, but I'm not sure that a Mercedes is supposed to be "cute". A-Class Sales M
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![]() | Re: A-Class a success. good news .. well each company should have a hot seller .. what is left is to correct Smart situation and bring sales up again .. |
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For the sake of the brand, a Mercedes simply cannot be mediocre. It must be near the top, if not the class benchmark. | |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Re: A-Class a success. I used to hate the A-Class, W168 and even the W169. But after driving the W169, I was blown away. For a FWD car, it handled amazingly well and the steering feel was very BMWish: solid and direct and responsive. Now, I have to confess that the A-Class is one of my favorite Mercedes-Benzes. If I was in the market for one, I'd select either an A180 CDI 5-speed or A200 CDI 6-speed. They're so fun to drive and handle like a sports car. For a subcompact car like the A-Class, let me say that there was very little body roll in corners. Amazing. I'd honestly label this car as the 3rd most sportiest Benz after the SLK and revised C-Class. Here's my recent A-Class testdrive: A170. Loved it. Link: http://www.caranddriver.com/idealbb/...&searchstring= ![]()
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![]() | Re: A-Class a success. Sadly, the driving experience just doesnt translate over to Australian roads. In a small car comparison the A-class was absolutely trashed by every vehicle except the toyota corolla. The bumps caused the suspension to bottom out frequently and sometimes the rear even became airbourne on the rebound. While the interior is HUGE leaps ahead of the old car, its now only class competitive, nothing more. The 1.7 is also thoroughly outclassed by other similar displacement engines. I have no idea why the engine is SO WEAK in term of output. All in all not very high praise. And this car is carrying a 10 thousand dollar premium over the next most expensive competitor. |
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So no suprise here. | |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Re: A-Class a success. It took you eight months to come up with that? You're not adding anything to the thread here. M
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Re: A-Class a success. well i hated the A class to..and then i drove the new one.. its freakin gr8..the interior feels good,,, it drives good,, it looks good imho.. no wonder it sells..plus it has a low price for the Star.. and ppl love the STAR ![]()
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