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12 March 2014, 09:20 AM
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*******.Well update ....finally after 6 weeks of waiting got the delivery date 14th July........ Build cycle 6th June, production Build 26th June, delivery to Port 7th July...
Extras on final order are
19 Inch Black light Alloy Wheels
Aero Kit
Harmon Kardon Stereo upgrade
AMG Pack ( includes Steering wheel, Fancy key and Leather gear stick )
Red Brake callipers
Becker map Pilot
Sports Exhaust
Should be nice and sunny once she lands, give me time to save some pennies and rag wifes car about...
12 March 2014, 09:26 AM
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Why is it that people simply feel the need to criticise other folks choice in cars?
If you don't like, then why do you comment, why not just **** off do something else more useful.
Anyway Littleted, enjoy the A45, and be sure to tell us all about it in July.
You will enjoy the Harmon Kardon stereo
Lovely clear crisp sound.
If you don't like, then why do you comment, why not just **** off do something else more useful.
Anyway Littleted, enjoy the A45, and be sure to tell us all about it in July.
You will enjoy the Harmon Kardon stereo
Lovely clear crisp sound.
12 March 2014, 09:37 AM
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I have to say that the Harmon Kardon on my B class was a nice surprise. Coming from what Subaru offer in the Hawkeye opened my ears to what a car stereo could sound like.
12 March 2014, 09:58 AM
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Why is it that people simply feel the need to criticise other folks choice in cars?
If you don't like, then why do you comment, why not just **** off do something else more useful.
Anyway Littleted, enjoy the A45, and be sure to tell us all about it in July.
You will enjoy the Harmon Kardon stereo
Lovely clear crisp sound.
If you don't like, then why do you comment, why not just **** off do something else more useful.
Anyway Littleted, enjoy the A45, and be sure to tell us all about it in July.
You will enjoy the Harmon Kardon stereo
Lovely clear crisp sound.
True petrolheads like cars and bikes in general and have a good knowledge of all marques, on here it seems many (but not all) can't see past a Subaru and have no real knowledge of other marques yet still say something negative about them even though they have not a clue what they are talking about!
12 March 2014, 10:12 AM
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That's he success in the club I'm in at the moment
http://bspoc.myfreeforum.org/index.php
B-SPOC has grown from a few Subaru owners who had actually moved on ( heaven bid )
There is life after subarus
Basically a group of guys who wanted to remain friends when some had sold their beloved subarus and missed the car scene
Meetings are a hoot talking about each others cars and the old school as we all came through the ford XR and RS eras too
Let's face it the Subaru forums are dying with massive reducing numbers as people look outside the box
I'm Lucky that I can still retain my classic in my fleet
I really looking forward to seeing this Merc Amg concept
Although I would have to have the massive rear spolier and stripes to release the boy racer withing me to keep me young as I get nearer the magic 50
http://bspoc.myfreeforum.org/index.php
B-SPOC has grown from a few Subaru owners who had actually moved on ( heaven bid )
There is life after subarus
Basically a group of guys who wanted to remain friends when some had sold their beloved subarus and missed the car scene
Meetings are a hoot talking about each others cars and the old school as we all came through the ford XR and RS eras too
Let's face it the Subaru forums are dying with massive reducing numbers as people look outside the box
I'm Lucky that I can still retain my classic in my fleet
I really looking forward to seeing this Merc Amg concept
Although I would have to have the massive rear spolier and stripes to release the boy racer withing me to keep me young as I get nearer the magic 50
12 March 2014, 10:20 AM
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I think it's something about this site urban. I have said this before, but most of the other 'one marque' sites I have ever been on like all other marques too. Just the other day there was a thread in one of the Merc sites I am on about Subarus and there were nothing but positive comments.
True petrolheads like cars and bikes in general and have a good knowledge of all marques, on here it seems many (but not all) can't see past a Subaru and have no real knowledge of other marques yet still say something negative about them even though they have not a clue what they are talking about!
True petrolheads like cars and bikes in general and have a good knowledge of all marques, on here it seems many (but not all) can't see past a Subaru and have no real knowledge of other marques yet still say something negative about them even though they have not a clue what they are talking about!
12 March 2014, 10:32 AM
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It is one thing to share a negative view on something subjective, e.g. styling, colour etc and quite another to share a negative view when you have no idea what you're talking about, e.g. ride quality when you have never been in one. My B200 Turbo got slated in reviews compared to the rest of the range when it was launched yet in my opinion it is the only B class worth its salt and thats because I actually drove them all.
12 March 2014, 10:51 AM
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It is one thing to share a negative view on something subjective, e.g. styling, colour etc and quite another to share a negative view when you have no idea what you're talking about, e.g. ride quality when you have never been in one. My B200 Turbo got slated in reviews compared to the rest of the range when it was launched yet in my opinion it is the only B class worth its salt and thats because I actually drove them all.
When I had my CL55K a few people asked for pictures so I put a post up in the gallery.
The negative comments outweighed the positive which is fine, but then there was this idiot saying it was slow and a Scoob could have it in a drag race comfortably.
I was a bit surprised as a CL55K will do approx. 11 seconds to 100, but then he said something else about it and I thought he is not even talking about the same car!
When pushed he was talking about a C32 which compared to a CL55K is like comparing a Justy to an STI
When pushed further he said they are all the same 
That is why there will never be a gallery on here of my current car!
12 March 2014, 11:12 AM
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Beautiful looking car. I think that Mercedes produce some of the best looking cars around but the rear spoiler does make me think of a Renault Clio Cup sport where they bolt an after thought on to the top. Does the above list have a significant impact on insurance quotes? I could imagine insurance companies eyes lighting up at the prospect of a modified AMG.
My quote fully comp protected is 237 quid a Year yes 237 quid with Elephant, I was bloody amazed it must be because im 43 I even park it on a road...and the cars Group 43.
I have to comment on Bios stuff, im with you kind of on the 38k but im buying an AMG, after watching Tiff last night I actually didn't know that the Exhaust system is from the SLS, that cant be a bad thing right.
The gearbox is a reworked 7 speed auto from the SLS again, software updates happening all the time as they fine tune the car, Last one make haldex work properly on Launch, some people commented that the front wheels spun too much before Haldex came in.
Engine forged hand built gotta be good right ?
Add them to a scoob and Dave or Alan would probably charge you 3 to 5k to get 350BHP.
Plus add all the luxury stuff inside, I don't actually think its too bad,
QQ to you F1 in my E350 I had for 12 months I had that Parking stuff, the little P on your speedo, as I didn't like the car I never actually used it. On this A45 I have that again parking assist. I looked it up and am I right in thinking. it spots a hole and all I do is use the accelerator and the car steers itself into a hole ? I just wondered if u had it on your 55
Good for the wife so she doesn't trash my wheels.
Yeah I like a good sounding stereo, I tested both, Mercs standard is actually bloody good but when I went into something he had parked up and played some of my One D and david G, I was pretty impressed at how Crisp and sharp it sounded.
I only ever use USB keys anyway so I should be fine, still a bit annoyed that I have to use an adaptor for IPhone 5 they only give 4s with the car....
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12 March 2014, 11:55 AM
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Q to you F1 in my E350 I had for 12 months I had that Parking stuff, the little P on your speedo, as I didn't like the car I never actually used it. On this A45 I have that again parking assist. I looked it up and am I right in thinking. it spots a hole and all I do is use the accelerator and the car steers itself into a hole ? I just wondered if u had it on your 55
Have tried it on a more modern Merc and yes you are right, You select active parking assist and the car tells you if it is Ok to do it and then you just use the accelerator and brake while it steers for you. When I tried it I was surprised at how bloody good it was actually, better than my parking efforts anyway
Video here about it:
12 March 2014, 03:31 PM
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Not exactly the smallest gap there though. If you struggled to get it in there yourself then you should take some driving lessons.
Couldn't they have given the car a bit more of a challenge?
Couldn't they have given the car a bit more of a challenge?
12 March 2014, 07:45 PM
#109
Why is it that people simply feel the need to criticise other folks choice in cars?
If you don't like, then why do you comment, why not just **** off do something else more useful.
Anyway Littleted, enjoy the A45, and be sure to tell us all about it in July.
You will enjoy the Harmon Kardon stereo
Lovely clear crisp sound.
If you don't like, then why do you comment, why not just **** off do something else more useful.
Anyway Littleted, enjoy the A45, and be sure to tell us all about it in July.
You will enjoy the Harmon Kardon stereo
Lovely clear crisp sound.
12 March 2014, 07:50 PM
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How on earth you can tell whether I have or not is beyond me. I have driven one you ***** and imo it was ****. So dull to drive, terminal understeer on the limit, partially saved by the ESP, yes a nice interior, some nice SLS touches, which i guess is partially why the price is so extortionate, each to their own i guess.
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13 March 2014, 12:26 AM
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How on earth you can tell whether I have or not is beyond me. I have driven one you ***** and imo it was ****. So dull to drive, terminal understeer on the limit, partially saved by the ESP, yes a nice interior, some nice SLS touches, which i guess is partially why the price is so extortionate, each to their own i guess.
In the extremely unlikely event you have convinced someone to let you have a go I think it was obviously too much car for you!
Now run along and insult someone else's choice of car you irritating myopic ****!
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13 March 2014, 12:27 AM
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Littleted, have a look at Evo magaizine this month, they hve a huge 4WD test and the AMG is up against a Delta Integrale Evo. On the lap time test the Integrale did it in 49s, the AMG in 45s.... yes there's decades between them but I bet no one would have expected a 4s margin in favour of the slow, dull, lifeless, boring and overpriced AMG
13 March 2014, 12:38 AM
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Bollocks have you, they don't let chavs with Jap sh1tboxes test drive them you know!
In the extremely unlikely event you have convinced someone to let you have a go I think it was obviously too much car for you!
Now run along and insult someone else's choice of car you irritating ****!
In the extremely unlikely event you have convinced someone to let you have a go I think it was obviously too much car for you!
Now run along and insult someone else's choice of car you irritating ****!
He even discussed trade in prices for my STi at a very reasonable rate, which was a surprise. Of course i declined as the test drive was, well disappointing. Pound for pound nothing beats the scoob Ok, your merc is also a sh1tbox.
13 March 2014, 12:53 AM
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Littleted, have a look at Evo magaizine this month, they hve a huge 4WD test and the AMG is up against a Delta Integrale Evo. On the lap time test the Integrale did it in 49s, the AMG in 45s.... yes there's decades between them but I bet no one would have expected a 4s margin in favour of the slow, dull, lifeless, boring and overpriced AMG
The A45 is definitely quickish... in a straight line, mostly due to the sublime gearbox, although i find the latest RS3 flappy paddle box more evolving, albeit boring compared to a manual. I never said the A45 was slow, definitely mind numbingly dull and way overpriced though
13 March 2014, 08:46 AM
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lol you used to be one of those chavs. Nope its not bollocks, anyway why not, its just a merc its not a jewel in the crown of motoring ffs you stuck up snob! The merc dealer/salesman i contacted was more than happy for me to rag the nuts off their demo a45 barge for a lucky customer to buy at a later date He even discussed trade in prices for my STi at a very reasonable rate, which was a surprise. Of course i declined as the test drive was, well disappointing. Pound for pound nothing beats the scoob
Ok, your merc is also a sh1tbox.
He even discussed trade in prices for my STi at a very reasonable rate, which was a surprise. Of course i declined as the test drive was, well disappointing. Pound for pound nothing beats the scoob Ok, your merc is also a sh1tbox.
It's like shooting fish in a barrel, althiough I genuinely don't believe for a minute you've driven one, but you carry on if it floats your boat Mr. Mitty Oh and my Merc is a prestige quality sh1tbox btw
13 March 2014, 09:08 AM
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Except the circuit used is small and twisty hence why I find the 4s margin interesting as the Integrale's forte was the speed it carried through corners.
If you'd asked me before which would be quickest I would have said they would have been very similar with the Lancia's weight and nimbleness making up for the straight line speed and extra decades of design of the AMG!
Then again I guess if the AMG is only 'quickish.... in a straight line' as you say then the Integrale must have been a right slow barge after all. I wonder what all the fuss was about
Would still rather have the Integrale though
If you'd asked me before which would be quickest I would have said they would have been very similar with the Lancia's weight and nimbleness making up for the straight line speed and extra decades of design of the AMG!
Then again I guess if the AMG is only 'quickish.... in a straight line' as you say then the Integrale must have been a right slow barge after all. I wonder what all the fuss was about
Would still rather have the Integrale though
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13 March 2014, 11:46 AM
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Exactly
When I had my CL55K a few people asked for pictures so I put a post up in the gallery.
The negative comments outweighed the positive which is fine, but then there was this idiot saying it was slow and a Scoob could have it in a drag race comfortably.
I was a bit surprised as a CL55K will do approx. 11 seconds to 100, but then he said something else about it and I thought he is not even talking about the same car!
When pushed he was talking about a C32 which compared to a CL55K is like comparing a Justy to an STI When pushed further he said they are all the same
That is why there will never be a gallery on here of my current car!
When I had my CL55K a few people asked for pictures so I put a post up in the gallery.
The negative comments outweighed the positive which is fine, but then there was this idiot saying it was slow and a Scoob could have it in a drag race comfortably.
I was a bit surprised as a CL55K will do approx. 11 seconds to 100, but then he said something else about it and I thought he is not even talking about the same car!
When pushed he was talking about a C32 which compared to a CL55K is like comparing a Justy to an STI
When pushed further he said they are all the same That is why there will never be a gallery on here of my current car!
ahhhhhhh pweeeeees don't let one ejit spoil it for the rest of us.
13 March 2014, 12:22 PM
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Didnt know the Bugatti Veyron used Haldex, and a few others
Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) Audi A3 quattro Audi S3 Audi Q3 Audi TT quattro Bugatti Veyron SEAT León 4 SEAT Altea Freetrack 4 SEAT Alhambra 4 Škoda Octavia 4x4 Škoda Superb 4x4 Škoda Yeti 4x4 (Haldex Fourth Gen) VW Golf R VW Bora 4motion VW New Beetle RSi VW Passat 4motion B6 Platform VW Sharan 4motion VW Tiguan Volkswagen Golf 4motion IV VW Multivan 4motion VW Caddy 4motion VW Transporter 4motion (Yet to be released Volvo Cars Volvo S40 AWD Volvo V50 AWD Volvo S60 AWD Volvo S60R AWD Volvo XC60 (Haldex Fourth Gen) Volvo V70 AWD Volvo S70 AWD Volvo V70R AWD Volvo XC70 (Haldex First Gen 1998-2001, Second Gen 2002-2005, Third Gen 2006+) Volvo S80 AWD Volvo XC90 (Haldex Second Gen) Ford Ford Taurus Ford Freestyle Ford Kuga Mercury Montego Tata Land Rover LR2 Saab Automobile Saab 9-3 XWD 2008.5- (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD) Saab 9-3 Turbo X (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD) Saab 9-5 2010- (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD) Saab 9-4X (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD) Bugatti Veyron Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4[10] GM Opel Insignia (Haldex Fourth Gen.) Buick Lacrosse (Haldex Fourth Gen.) Cadillac SRX (Haldex Fourth Gen.)
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Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) Audi A3 quattro Audi S3 Audi Q3 Audi TT quattro Bugatti Veyron SEAT León 4 SEAT Altea Freetrack 4 SEAT Alhambra 4 Škoda Octavia 4x4 Škoda Superb 4x4 Škoda Yeti 4x4 (Haldex Fourth Gen) VW Golf R VW Bora 4motion VW New Beetle RSi VW Passat 4motion B6 Platform VW Sharan 4motion VW Tiguan Volkswagen Golf 4motion IV VW Multivan 4motion VW Caddy 4motion VW Transporter 4motion (Yet to be released Volvo Cars Volvo S40 AWD Volvo V50 AWD Volvo S60 AWD Volvo S60R AWD Volvo XC60 (Haldex Fourth Gen) Volvo V70 AWD Volvo S70 AWD Volvo V70R AWD Volvo XC70 (Haldex First Gen 1998-2001, Second Gen 2002-2005, Third Gen 2006+) Volvo S80 AWD Volvo XC90 (Haldex Second Gen) Ford Ford Taurus Ford Freestyle Ford Kuga Mercury Montego Tata Land Rover LR2 Saab Automobile Saab 9-3 XWD 2008.5- (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD) Saab 9-3 Turbo X (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD) Saab 9-5 2010- (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD) Saab 9-4X (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD) Bugatti Veyron Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4[10] GM Opel Insignia (Haldex Fourth Gen.) Buick Lacrosse (Haldex Fourth Gen.) Cadillac SRX (Haldex Fourth Gen.)
Mattes Camper Van
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