Should have gotten the 2016 model year that has all of these major issues addressed. Revised suspension, transmission, and navigation with a push button start. Granted the 2014 - 15 are significantly cheaper than the 2016+ for this reason.
On point! The same list in my head keeping me from being fully at peace with my daily. I went into already struggling with the idea it will never be a v8 AMG. The motionless, unresponsive lag is the wost. Not even turbo lag just nothing... The suspension is my #2, punishing...
I got my CLA45 last September, same year 2014. Originally was looking to get a new one or a c43 AMG but this one was spec'd with most everything I wanted minus the carbon fiber trim and for a good price. The suspension is by far my biggest problem and then the transmission next. Completely agree, when testing driving I couldn't really tell since we weren't in stop and go traffic. I would have gone for a new c43 or a used c400 but I wanted a "true " AMG and I had known how stiff the ride was. Where I am I get a lot of attention, lots of people stare at it and give compliments, helps that I upgraded the exterior with aftermarket carbon pieces and normal cla250 around here aren't that common unless they're the absolute base model. The car sounds awesome though and is super quick. It's fun but I can't see me keeping the car for too long.
i get complements on mine it’s grey and black with the black amg wheels and black amg grill it definitely turns heads but man the trans lag kills owning the car i also own a msport 328i fully modded and bro coming from Bmw to this car makes it feel like a Toyota
@@glorysantana777 Its funny seeing this comment again after such a long time. I had the car up to just about last summer before it got totalled by someone running a red light. I found that my opinion changed a lot after that time, I really liked how reliable the car turned out to be. Never had any issues with the car. The suspension was still pretty rough, but I’ve driven a C63s and GLC63s and the ride can be jarring in those too, they make every bump feel like a bad pothole. I have a BMW M4 now and It’s been an improvement over every Mercedes I’ve driven so far so I agree completely with that notion.
The lag in first gear is not only in the CLA45. My CLA 220D SB have the same issue. But I find that it's not all the time, it happens sporadically which is even more annoying and dangerous.
philip danielsson I had the same thing with my CLA SB, but I went to ATU and got a peddle command and it took the lag away as soon as I hooked it up. It’s night and day different. I love my car now.
Much appreciated. This is by far a real review. Im tired of seeing the European guys who I can barely understand. I'm definitely debating between this and S3 2016 .
Very informative. From what I've seen here I wouldn't buy one. No matter how good the car is it only takes one very bad feature to ruin the ownership experience. The delay in taking off and harsh ride is two unforgivable things.
@@BoostedBunny i actually drove one and noticed it too and thought that it could be a problem so I drove it back and erased it from my list. glad to know that it appears to just be a feature instead cuz I am putting it on the list again. i like the stiff suspension cuz it lets you know damn thing can take corners. but i dont do all that much city driving anymore so i can see how that can be a deal breaker for some
3:46 DCTs have no torque converter it’s not gonna kick down from a stop like a regular automatic + it is A turbo charged car boost is gonna take a few seconds to build up
I have a 15 GLA45 (basically the same car ) and couldn't agree more about the transmission. So sluggish off the line, almost to the point of danger. Definitely something I've had to learn to adjust to (coming from 07 MINI Cooper S). I wish I had adaptive cruise, but other than that, this car/crossover/SUV/hatch is a little beast.
@@JohnFord-yp1px it’s been great honestly. It’s my only car, so I don’t baby it either. 106k miles and it still drives like new. I never miss a maintenance and always do the full recommended routine each year. There are some creaks and other noises from some interior things, but as far as the engine goes, it’s a dream still. Transmission is still sluggish for city driving, but once you’re moving, it’s great. Besides daily driving, I take it to Tahoe in the winter for snowboarding every season, and it’s logged many camping trips. I even took it to burning man last year. It’s not as quiet as an E or S class inside, but the drivetrain has as much attention to detail.
@@DJ.Skyhawk Thanks for the thorough and quick response! I love mine as well! What is the difference between the yearly maintenance and doing the normal maintenance such as oil changes, brakes and other stuff like that
@@JohnFord-yp1px there’s things like carbon cleaning, brake fluid flushing, transmission stuff. It’s all on the Service A/B recommendations for AMG models, each mileage milestone has something, 50k, 75k, 90k, 100k I think those are the main ones that I remember at least
The DSC is for the start stop function in these cars. If you have that function turned off then it should be fine, but the car will disengage clutch pack and gear when stopped to save fuel. (I work with these kinds of transmissions and broad spectrum automatic transmissions)
I wish that was the issue. I've been to the dealer 5 times over it. They changed the transmission slightly in 2016 and they are changing it completely in the new CLA.
Boosted Bunny I test drove a 2014 CLA45 AMG about a week or so ago to replace my 2012 A5. I noticed the DSC first gear lag right out of the lot. Also that you can put it in park while driving. NOT SAFE. Was leaving a light trying to switch to sport mode and hit park, stuttered to a halt. Scared the shiz outta me.
I just got a Cla250 and the acceleration delay is a huge thing for me. Especially coming from a standard car knowing you have full control over your take off rpm and etc. the delay is such a weird feel
Was this the command online system? Or the basic Garmin one? I went out in a 2019 cla 45 shooting brake and it had the adaptive suspension, thought it rode ok on 19s 👌
TheAftermath1987 this was the COMAND system. The shooting brake has different weight, updated suspension and different weight distribution which may make it better than the 2014
I've got a 2016 a45 and I think the suspension is now just right. They softened it up in the FL model but added a factory option to make it stiff in other modes or directly select stiffer suspension, which I also have. I believe throttle controllers help with the off the line delay but do not completely eliminate. They help because they send a stronger throttle position signal to the ECU like for like with stock but then it's up to the DCT to take the action to go. So yeh it doesn't eliminate it, but I wouldn't want this car without a throttle controller. My biggest gripe is that particularly when cold, I get thuds on auto downshift when coming to a stop. Mainly 2-1 but can be 4-3. Coming to a slow stop = thud thud thud. It's more obvious when cold. Goes away mostly when warm. I've asked merc and they've said its normal...apparently. I'm wondering if you have this issue?
Jt Jt yes ive had that issue and they updated my transmission software to the 2016 software. The 2014 and 2015 software were even worse of a heavy clunk from 2-1 which is just part of the DCT.
Boosted Bunny yes I think that's likely. But I was just wondering if even after the update you still experience the thuds perhaps just softer now? Mines on the latest software as I asked for a check this year but it still does it.
Jt Jt like I said above. You are correct. I still have the thud. It is just softer. It is normal and part of the transmission. The 2014 and 2015 were even worse than what you're experiencing now.
The thing I hate the most is the tax on imports we have here. And the fact that high end products even some a lot of basis manufactured food are imported.
I am in Australia and have the 2016 with the two knobs (one for driving mode) and one for infotainment), the take off time in first gear really annoys me despite all the software update MB did. This is not what I hate by I really not a fan of keyless go. Whenever you washing the car, if you happen to have the key in your pocket, it keeps locking every time you touch the door panel, not necessary the actual handle. another incident was I start the car with the key in my jacket and then somehow I decide to change another jacket before getting in the car, it let me drive all the way to the destination without warning me "key is not detect", but once you press the stop button, of course I won't be able to start the engine.
I have a cla250 and I feel you on these. One thing when entering a destination though, I find it works better when you say each number out I.e. Instead of three-fifty, try three-five-zero. Other things I hate, how CLAs don't have basic things every other car on the road has. No sunglasses holder. Okay fine. No hook for coat hanger. Really? Out of all the auto makes out there, you would think Mercedes would let you hang up your suit jacket or any jacket for that matter. I know these are little things but they are expected to be found in every car.
I tought when we choosed AMG version, that suspension must be stiffer than standard version?. Because AMG is a Sport version are not they?. Correct me if i am wrong.
Whatever u drive u see it everywhere cause ur brain pays attention to it more than other cars but theyre not everywhere and u can tell the difference between the amg and the base by looking at the big calipers and rotors
All those mercedes lag like that in take off. Its not the transmission its how theyre set at the throttle (electronic throttle) I use to drive high end cars thru dealer auctions and drove lines of mercedes, big amg's etc. and i was annoyed that they took off smoove and laggy like that. They have the power as u know, but they come set to take off sort of smooth, they wont give u that flat out power like all the other powerful cars. It sux.. im almost sure u can somehow change that tho
I agree with the slow start and the bad navigation. The thing I hate the most is the COMAND screen is not touch screen. It's 2018 for God's sake. I watch my passengers try to swipe through the radio stations. At least in the 2018 model there is keyless entry. But it still is slow off the mark in Comfort Mode - real annoying.
I have a 2015. Agree with all your points. Rides stiff but I'm used to it now. 1st gear lag is annoying. But all I do at a stop light is use the brake hold function. Then right before the light changes i tap the gas peddle. It engages the clutch and starts to creep then i just accelerate. The keyless entry thing is also annoying. For a 70k car. But I do have push button start. The navigation I never really use. And last about the same looks as the Cla 250. Like others have said. I threw tons of cf on mine. Changed the wheels. Have the amg side decals. Etc. In the end not disappointed in the car at all. But it wont matter cause come spring its C63 S for me lol.
I have a 2014 45 as well. I agree with all your points that you mentioned... for the most part. To me, thing that absolutely cannot be overlooked, as you mentioned, is the throttle into first gear delay. Until I got used to it, I was regretting buying the car. Now that I know how to deal with it, I no longer am upset by it on a daily basis. But it is a big deal for sure. On the other end, the one thing I ddidnt totally agree with is that it looks upsettingly similar to a 250. Don't get me wrong, it can definitely be confused and missed, but so can any cars base model to their top trim / sport model. Then again, I also changed my spoiler out for carbon, deleted my chrome, and have the black carbon splitters and sills. My spec also has the black rims and red brembos which is a big deal. Overall I really do think the car looks AMG and everyday I see it, I feel like it's badass. Anyway great video. Best of luck with the car.
i am late i know, but just someone has the same problem or one of u 2 still has his. it doesnt have that relay if u go from hold. if u come to a hold just press the brake further once ur standing still and in the display it will say hold. u can release the brake and as soon u tip the gas it will go.
I been looking at what to get next and I had narrowed it down between the 2018 Audi RS3 and the CLA 45 AMG an was leaning towards the RS3. I see a lot of people complaining about this car not to mention the maintenance which I am sure is similar on both but even tho I am warming up to the way the CLA45 looks and trying to get used to that ipod they glued to the front I think im still leaning towards the RS3. It's slightly faster and if you do a big turbo can be upgraded to 500hp and who doesn't want that. I love the way the screen goes away if I don't want to see it and the digital cockpit is just amazing looking. I will still test drive both but leaning towards the RS3 still. Great video tho, your honesty was appreciated.
I have a cla 200d. The problem is that every time it rains, the abs gets spoilt and the steering wheel becomes tight. And, I need to pay like 12% of the total cars price to get it serviced, repaired or change parts. SO ANNOYING!!!
Hello. I just purchased a CLA a little over a month ago and started experiencing acceleration issues in my commute home from purchasing. I almost experienced a motor vehicle accident at least 3 times due to the accelerator’s resistance from 1st gear to 2nd gear. I came across your video regarding issues, and you along with others are experiencing a 1st gear shift delay or acceleration lag. The acceleration issue for me doesn’t happen each time I drive - only random. After cold stop, it will coast at times or resist to move. I wonder if what I’m experiencing is what you’re calling 1st gear shift delay. Does your CLA experience the 1st shift delay each time you accelerate from a stopped position or is it random? My vehicle has been in the shop at least twice now since experiencing near motor vehicle accidents with no results from the device department. Any assistance is appreciated!
I see your problem, but I am happy I got the 2017 A45... all your problems are gone with face-lift model. My one got the performance exhaust, the shooting and extreme loud crackles when I shift are annoying. At first I loved it, but after 9 months of driving it is annoying.
Nice video, this really motivated me towards me getting my Audi A8l, before I get in & drive off in a car I'd the ability of not having to take the keys out, I'm a Mercedes fan more audi because of the S Class, but I've had an 09 A6, & that's what got me hook on keyless entry & go, I'm also in chicago too
Perfectly on point I got the 14 as well n my dad got a ML 350 2013 with way more features aka (the keyless entry )... 1st off topic point lol The passenger door doesn't come with a unlock/lock the door feature so my girl would have to reach over to the driver side to lock it cuz I always tells her to lock it when I'm not in the vehicle aka pulling up to a SUS gas station in bmore or DC middle of the night it's not that big of deal on a regular basis but it's pretty stupid not to have one just in my opinion ..... but going back to my dad he won't drive it cuz of the stiff ass suspension lol ... Don't get me wrong I love my car as well but it does getting annoying when u go through tires left n right just cuz u hit a pothole.... N on top of that the biggest thing I would say is the fact it don't come with a spare TIRE... So now I gotta spend 2 to 3 hundred dollars everytime it happens ...SMFH
I'm in the market for a new car. Coming from a 2011 STi. Looking at the Audi RS3, the ATS-V or this. Overall looking for a fun car so power is important and also the cabin. In your opinion, what's your go to. ATS-V sounds amazing with power but that interior is lacking.
Ryan Buck def go RS3 or CLA. Both are great. I love the looks of the CLA over the boxier RS3. With half a litre more, the RS3 makes more power with a tune.
Audi RS3 all day. CLA ans A3 areboth entry level but Audi blows Benz out of the water. You get more tech and better performance with an RS3 than a CLA 45 AMG. Hell I took a 2017 S3 over a CLA45. Just because the suspension was sooo stiff and the car was a CLA which I hate.
idk anything about cars so dont laught at me for asking such a dumb question if the answer is obvious but i have the funds to buy a cla 45 amg or a 370z nismo (both 2018) which one would be faster? i want to get the faster car so could you please tell me or can anyone help me
You got me with the 16 year old girls lol I want one because there nice and seem fast enough but I drove a CTS-v before so I’m having issues finding another fun car I want this but you hit the nail in the head with they all look alike and cla 245 are super cheap so makes this look kinda cheap
@@SenpaiMC7 reliable yes but its tec is 10 years old lane keep is a joke like if you want tec get a 2020 cla a 2019 or older has 0 tec the lane keep assist is it shakes teh wheel when your going out of lane thats it lol
There are two lags involved in a transmission like that. The first is the DCT lag, which is an electronic lag. The turbo lag is different and it has to do with how fast the turbo kicks in. Now with bi-turbos where the one opens low and the other high, the T-lag is hugely improved. I believe here we have a typical DCT lag.
Your Video just got recommended to me randomly I own a CLA45 since 2018 and i'm sick and tired of the transmission. When test driving it I was so in love I thought I may overlook it after a while but it's impossible It's so annoying and dangerous like you just said.
do you still have this car? I am in the market for a new car and just discovered the 14 CLA 45 which lands in my price point. I have been also looking into c300s and c400s, now I am unsure what to go with.. I like the 300s but afraid I will get bored/tired of driving it due to the lack of power. Any advice for me?
What do you what your the car for? Do you have kids or passengers? The CLA45 and C300/400 are totally different cars. C300/400 is MUCH more luxurious inside. The CLA45 is like go-kart. Fast, fun, low to the ground and torque when you use the paddle shifters. The C300/400 is a solid performer...much more comfortable and not as fun.
@@BoostedBunny Im 24 and this would be my first luxury car. No kids haha. Daily driver. I just ultimately want something fun to drive, that I will love hopping into everyday. Want something I can take on road trips too, so comfort is a plus.
Got a Audi a7 (2014), 3.0BiTurbo, tunned to 400hp, a nice car, big and confy but I don't drive long rides on highway, I want a smaller and sporty car and i really ship the 45 AMG, should I switch?
They are two very different cars. The Mercedes has a much stiffer ride but also much better handling. The AWD is way better in the Audi than the 45 AMG. Interior is more luxurious and spacious in the Audi but the Mercedes is going to feel way faster and a lot more fun!
@@BoostedBunny I've had enough of the luxury part of the car, I enjoy driving the car, meanwhile I can't enjoy my current A7 because the air suspension sucks on curvy roads, it's pretty fast in straight line, goes under 5secs 0-100, but the problem is this car was made for long highway drives, and i don't do that almost at all, I want a smaller car that will give me the pleasure. Don't wanna overdo it and buy an rs3 or the new s5, I want something around 30k euros and decent performances, I wanna feel good while I drive it.
I 100% agree with all those points - my top 5 are 1) First Gear Delay... I mean COME ON! I want to GOOOOOO. This is by far my biggest pet peeve. 2) The navigation is crazy. I've given up on it. Google maps on my phone all the time. 3) The screen is not touch screen. hate that 4) If i'm going to charge my phone, the only built-in USB port is in the console... and I don't want to keep my phone in the console (see point 2) 5) I want the car to remember the last mode I had it in (sport + sport suspension on)
anyone that has a cla45 amg: can anyone tell me how the front wheel drive bias is? I know it's AWD but I've read it's somewhat fwd biased. I'm seriously thinking of either getting one of these or an M2. I've been driving BMW for a while but Mercedes has been pumping out some great cars in the last 6-7 years or so. Can anyone just guide me on this?
Dave Ulikowski Definitely from wheel drive biased. In fact in normal mode, the rear wheels only engage when you slip. If you put traction control to Sport mode, then it's 50/50 Rear/Front which is A LOT better however the car gives less feedback before losing control. Most AWD performance cars I'm familiar with are like the GTR and Ghibli are Rear Wheel biased and engage the front wheels when slippage occurs. I much prefer this.
Oh, that's bad. I actually went to look at a CLA45 AMG at a dealership but didn't testdrive it. Don't think I'm interested anymore if the gearbox is that bad. Maybe the C63 is a better option, though a little more expensive? Btw, I subscribed to your channel.
that's weird to have a clutch with that delay. From mercedes you expect the best. my clk 320 basically moves forward on stop unless i hold brake. So when I press gas it moves right away. The problem could be automatic brakes that engage on stop?
just bought 250 cla for 30k..yes you're right about these 5 things..thats way i would never pay 60-70k for 45..quality is not there..nice car for 30k but not for 60k..
Gonna go with: 1.the problems with Race Start, most of the time it doesn't want to go in even with all temperatures white, it just sends you to the owners manual, which doesn't say anything about Race start:)), 2. Delay with the pedal when starting altough doesnt seem to be that long in sport mode 3. Side visibility is kinda annoying 4. Very slow gear changes when in blue zone with gearing, even cranking when trying to go in reverse in cold before it warms up a bit 5. Tailgate has command to open, but doesn't have command to close from Remote, super annoying and i don't think it was that hard to implement Btw this is for a Gla 45, which has a softer suspension
Just sold my ghost pearl blue CLA45 shooting brake. Loved her but not practical as an estate. Going modded new Transporter highline now I think. Need to haul dogs across country, shooting brake wasn't big enough for that.
Everyone says the suspension on these A Class Mercedes is so aggressive but what they don't understand is that the wheel base is so short it's like riding on Tyrion Lannister's back. When you test drive a car it should be commonplace to drive the up/down offerings so you understand the geometry and ups/downs( see what I did there?). I drove the GLK for 3 years and loved it but the thing bounced around uncontrollably at times. Moved to the GLE....all is right with the world. Longer wheelbase is typical of a more compliant ride. On a separate note: did you go from a Maserati to an entry-level MB sporty 4 banger ? < Steve Harvey voice> Dude choo' been smoking?
Damn dude I hope you didn't pay $70k for that thing ? I spent $10k less on my new 2018 GLC 43 nicely loaded. I totally feel you on this list as I shopped this car when it first came out. I hated the punishing nature of that short wheelbase. I was laughing as you were hitting imperfections in the road (like old school Subaru STI bobble-head) and the fact that you were bopping up and down. The transmission was so annoying and another reason I could not pop especially considering the price tag. I also found the car to be strangely laggy.
Hey, I also own a CLA 45 here in Germany. I really love my car. I think it really is something special, and even here on the streets a lot of people look after me by passing them. I love the look, I love the design and the power is amazing!
EinfachNurMaggi hey, I’m in Germany as well and I know exactly what your talking about. I have the pearl silver CLA SB redline edition, with red rims, red bumper splitter and I installed the panamericina GT grill. My display is an iPad Pro works as my gps radio and everything through Bluetooth. I turn head every where I go and everybody always asked me how I was able to get the tüv with 2in canards on the front. I love it.
yo how is that car in the snow and in toronto. im thinking about buying one. and im confused as to to get the sport suspension or not cuz if its stiff then why get it
Yes there are actually more bad things you can say about the car but for the pedal delay, you can get a pedal box / pedal chip to fix it up, very simple
Osman Oz unfortunately that does not solve the issue. Those pedal boxes you’re referring to like Pedal commander. Simply changes the gain on the pedal response. So the car thinks you’re stepping on the pedal harder. This does not change the delay from the pedal to the gear.
yesterday604 Great! So then you understand that the delay is with the transmission and NOT the throttle. Thus a pedal commander does not change the transmission. As I stated before it changes the gain on the throttle.
Buys a sports car and complains about stiff sunspension lol
Lol right? Not to mention he just put springs in... instead of a better suspension with coils etc lol...
Yea its like GTA bro once u find ur favourite car u start seeing it everywhere 🤣
Law of attraction
It is because of the RAS- Reticular Activating System in the Brain as you have one the brain subconsciously sees it everywhere.
@@luwisethapane speak for yourself, I have multiple brains.
@@lickmygooch1013 lol
“You hate long intros, I hate long intros” thank you I indeed hate long intros
Should have gotten the 2016 model year that has all of these major issues addressed. Revised suspension, transmission, and navigation with a push button start. Granted the 2014 - 15 are significantly cheaper than the 2016+ for this reason.
They also bumped the power up in 16. Which I think the 14-15s already made 375.
You mean made year 2016 or you talking about facelift model?
Fly2kill1 the 14-15’s made 355 I think, but I know the newer ones now have 381
Nope UK 2014 64 plate are 381
Richard Harrington oh okay, I’m from US, the 2014s here have the lower HP rating. Didn’t know! Thanks
On point! The same list in my head keeping me from being fully at peace with my daily. I went into already struggling with the idea it will never be a v8 AMG. The motionless, unresponsive lag is the wost. Not even turbo lag just nothing... The suspension is my #2, punishing...
I got my CLA45 last September, same year 2014. Originally was looking to get a new one or a c43 AMG but this one was spec'd with most everything I wanted minus the carbon fiber trim and for a good price. The suspension is by far my biggest problem and then the transmission next. Completely agree, when testing driving I couldn't really tell since we weren't in stop and go traffic. I would have gone for a new c43 or a used c400 but I wanted a "true " AMG and I had known how stiff the ride was. Where I am I get a lot of attention, lots of people stare at it and give compliments, helps that I upgraded the exterior with aftermarket carbon pieces and normal cla250 around here aren't that common unless they're the absolute base model. The car sounds awesome though and is super quick. It's fun but I can't see me keeping the car for too long.
Super fun. Def wish I had another car tho and use this as a fun car. Problem is there are more fun cars for the money if I'm going to have two lol
i get complements on mine it’s grey and black with the black amg wheels and black amg grill it definitely turns heads but man the trans lag kills owning the car i also own a msport 328i fully modded and bro coming from Bmw to this car makes it feel like a Toyota
@@glorysantana777 Its funny seeing this comment again after such a long time. I had the car up to just about last summer before it got totalled by someone running a red light. I found that my opinion changed a lot after that time, I really liked how reliable the car turned out to be. Never had any issues with the car. The suspension was still pretty rough, but I’ve driven a C63s and GLC63s and the ride can be jarring in those too, they make every bump feel like a bad pothole. I have a BMW M4 now and It’s been an improvement over every Mercedes I’ve driven so far so I agree completely with that notion.
2016+ is better, more performance along with all of the bug fixes. Could you not go for the options that you wanted? I.e. AMG Performance Exhaust?
The lag in first gear is not only in the CLA45. My CLA 220D SB have the same issue. But I find that it's not all the time, it happens sporadically which is even more annoying and dangerous.
philip danielsson I had the same thing with my CLA SB, but I went to ATU and got a peddle command and it took the lag away as soon as I hooked it up. It’s night and day different. I love my car now.
Lol.. i knew it was something in the peddle / electronic throttle settings..
Read my comment above mbz owners.
I use to have an s class myself
I agree with everything you said. Just upgraded my 2016 cla250 to a 2018 C300 4matic. The cla wore out on me really quick.
Much appreciated. This is by far a real review. Im tired of seeing the European guys who I can barely understand. I'm definitely debating between this and S3 2016 .
CLA45 blows the S3 out of the water
@@JohnStax98 the Audi’s look so dull
Informative video mate thanks heaps 👍👍
Very informative. From what I've seen here I wouldn't buy one. No matter how good the car is it only takes one very bad feature to ruin the ownership experience. The delay in taking off and harsh ride is two unforgivable things.
That delay in takeoff is so dangerous!
@@BoostedBunny i actually drove one and noticed it too and thought that it could be a problem so I drove it back and erased it from my list. glad to know that it appears to just be a feature instead cuz I am putting it on the list again. i like the stiff suspension cuz it lets you know damn thing can take corners. but i dont do all that much city driving anymore so i can see how that can be a deal breaker for some
@@Nequetrefi11 it’s still a super fun car and one of my favorites I’ve ever owned
#5 could be a good thing depending on your perspective.
3:46 DCTs have no torque converter it’s not gonna kick down from a stop like a regular automatic + it is A turbo charged car boost is gonna take a few seconds to build up
I have a 15 GLA45 (basically the same car ) and couldn't agree more about the transmission. So sluggish off the line, almost to the point of danger. Definitely something I've had to learn to adjust to (coming from 07 MINI Cooper S). I wish I had adaptive cruise, but other than that, this car/crossover/SUV/hatch is a little beast.
Hey, i just bought the same model, 2018, 17k miles, how has the car been holding out for you? Is there any advice or pointers you could throw my way?
@@JohnFord-yp1px it’s been great honestly. It’s my only car, so I don’t baby it either. 106k miles and it still drives like new. I never miss a maintenance and always do the full recommended routine each year. There are some creaks and other noises from some interior things, but as far as the engine goes, it’s a dream still. Transmission is still sluggish for city driving, but once you’re moving, it’s great. Besides daily driving, I take it to Tahoe in the winter for snowboarding every season, and it’s logged many camping trips. I even took it to burning man last year. It’s not as quiet as an E or S class inside, but the drivetrain has as much attention to detail.
@@DJ.Skyhawk Thanks for the thorough and quick response! I love mine as well! What is the difference between the yearly maintenance and doing the normal maintenance such as oil changes, brakes and other stuff like that
@@JohnFord-yp1px there’s things like carbon cleaning, brake fluid flushing, transmission stuff. It’s all on the Service A/B recommendations for AMG models, each mileage milestone has something, 50k, 75k, 90k, 100k
I think those are the main ones that I remember at least
u can manipulate with that delay, hold brake and throttle at the same time, it works even with the 80s cars
Pjotr Banantski you got it bro launch it
You can always get a throttle controller to make it more responsive of the pedel 👍
not at all. it is not about throttle. it is about transmission.
Good to know some of the stuff I thought was "weird" are normal.
Thanks for your honesty, great review thinking about getting this car, hopefully they fix it in the 2019 version cla and A-class.
1stlady90 tell me about. I love almost everything about it. Hoping the next CLA 45 is RWD biased
The DSC is for the start stop function in these cars. If you have that function turned off then it should be fine, but the car will disengage clutch pack and gear when stopped to save fuel. (I work with these kinds of transmissions and broad spectrum automatic transmissions)
I wish that was the issue. I've been to the dealer 5 times over it. They changed the transmission slightly in 2016 and they are changing it completely in the new CLA.
Boosted Bunny I test drove a 2014 CLA45 AMG about a week or so ago to replace my 2012 A5. I noticed the DSC first gear lag right out of the lot. Also that you can put it in park while driving. NOT SAFE. Was leaving a light trying to switch to sport mode and hit park, stuttered to a halt. Scared the shiz outta me.
I just got a Cla250 and the acceleration delay is a huge thing for me. Especially coming from a standard car knowing you have full control over your take off rpm and etc. the delay is such a weird feel
Doeserr does the 250 have that same delay?
Install a pedal box bro
@@BoostedBunny basically all cla's before 2016 has this delay
Lulul Hadøøø isn't it terrible!
@@BoostedBunny yeah 😣
Was this the command online system? Or the basic Garmin one? I went out in a 2019 cla 45 shooting brake and it had the adaptive suspension, thought it rode ok on 19s 👌
TheAftermath1987 this was the COMAND system. The shooting brake has different weight, updated suspension and different weight distribution which may make it better than the 2014
I've got a 2016 a45 and I think the suspension is now just right. They softened it up in the FL model but added a factory option to make it stiff in other modes or directly select stiffer suspension, which I also have.
I believe throttle controllers help with the off the line delay but do not completely eliminate. They help because they send a stronger throttle position signal to the ECU like for like with stock but then it's up to the DCT to take the action to go. So yeh it doesn't eliminate it, but I wouldn't want this car without a throttle controller.
My biggest gripe is that particularly when cold, I get thuds on auto downshift when coming to a stop. Mainly 2-1 but can be 4-3. Coming to a slow stop = thud thud thud. It's more obvious when cold. Goes away mostly when warm. I've asked merc and they've said its normal...apparently.
I'm wondering if you have this issue?
Jt Jt yes ive had that issue and they updated my transmission software to the 2016 software. The 2014 and 2015 software were even worse of a heavy clunk from 2-1 which is just part of the DCT.
Boosted Bunny Thanks for letting me know. So the software update helped but did not completely alleviate the thuds?
Jt Jt correct. I believe I was updated to the software that you currently have
Boosted Bunny yes I think that's likely. But I was just wondering if even after the update you still experience the thuds perhaps just softer now?
Mines on the latest software as I asked for a check this year but it still does it.
Jt Jt like I said above. You are correct. I still have the thud. It is just softer. It is normal and part of the transmission. The 2014 and 2015 were even worse than what you're experiencing now.
First of all congratulations champeeeeen,
The thing I hate the most is the tax on imports we have here. And the fact that high end products even some a lot of basis manufactured food are imported.
For that delay starting gear. I think you guys need to press brake and then halfway throttle let the brakes go. Maybe i think 🤔 🤔
I am in Australia and have the 2016 with the two knobs (one for driving mode) and one for infotainment), the take off time in first gear really annoys me despite all the software update MB did.
This is not what I hate by I really not a fan of keyless go. Whenever you washing the car, if you happen to have the key in your pocket, it keeps locking every time you touch the door panel, not necessary the actual handle. another incident was I start the car with the key in my jacket and then somehow I decide to change another jacket before getting in the car, it let me drive all the way to the destination without warning me "key is not detect", but once you press the stop button, of course I won't be able to start the engine.
I have a cla250 and I feel you on these.
One thing when entering a destination though, I find it works better when you say each number out I.e. Instead of three-fifty, try three-five-zero.
Other things I hate, how CLAs don't have basic things every other car on the road has. No sunglasses holder. Okay fine. No hook for coat hanger. Really? Out of all the auto makes out there, you would think Mercedes would let you hang up your suit jacket or any jacket for that matter. I know these are little things but they are expected to be found in every car.
psychomaiko preach lol
My tires are wearing out in the inside, and theres no adjustment in the camber. New tires in the front every year
You had me LOL at cancel. Cancelling the cancel xD
Anthony C haha it's so insane
I tought when we choosed AMG version, that suspension must be stiffer than standard version?. Because AMG is a Sport version are not they?. Correct me if i am wrong.
Yes, and but other AMGs dampen better.
Whatever u drive u see it everywhere cause ur brain pays attention to it more than other cars but theyre not everywhere and u can tell the difference between the amg and the base by looking at the big calipers and rotors
If only regular non-car people could knew what a rotor or caliper was lol
All those mercedes lag like that in take off. Its not the transmission its how theyre set at the throttle (electronic throttle)
I use to drive high end cars thru dealer auctions and drove lines of mercedes, big amg's etc. and i was annoyed that they took off smoove and laggy like that.
They have the power as u know, but they come set to take off sort of smooth, they wont give u that flat out power like all the other powerful cars.
It sux.. im almost sure u can somehow change that tho
I agree with the slow start and the bad navigation. The thing I hate the most is the COMAND screen is not touch screen. It's 2018 for God's sake. I watch my passengers try to swipe through the radio stations. At least in the 2018 model there is keyless entry. But it still is slow off the mark in Comfort Mode - real annoying.
Can someone tell me the price of the insurance for this car?PLEASE
Thanks man this was crucial information, i made my decision
Glad I could help. Still a super fun car. What did you go with? A CLA or something else?
I have a 2015. Agree with all your points. Rides stiff but I'm used to it now. 1st gear lag is annoying. But all I do at a stop light is use the brake hold function. Then right before the light changes i tap the gas peddle. It engages the clutch and starts to creep then i just accelerate. The keyless entry thing is also annoying. For a 70k car. But I do have push button start. The navigation I never really use. And last about the same looks as the Cla 250. Like others have said. I threw tons of cf on mine. Changed the wheels. Have the amg side decals. Etc. In the end not disappointed in the car at all. But it wont matter cause come spring its C63 S for me lol.
100%!
Thank you for the review. I am thinking about buying a mercedes cla 45 amg (2015).
beats-Kopfhörer Reparaturservice per Paket you're welcome man. Def get it. I miss mine lol
I have the cla250 with the amg sport package. I feel u on these dude. Especially the lag in the pedal at first . It sucks
Anyway to fix it?
I have a 2014 45 as well. I agree with all your points that you mentioned... for the most part. To me, thing that absolutely cannot be overlooked, as you mentioned, is the throttle into first gear delay. Until I got used to it, I was regretting buying the car. Now that I know how to deal with it, I no longer am upset by it on a daily basis. But it is a big deal for sure. On the other end, the one thing I ddidnt totally agree with is that it looks upsettingly similar to a 250. Don't get me wrong, it can definitely be confused and missed, but so can any cars base model to their top trim / sport model. Then again, I also changed my spoiler out for carbon, deleted my chrome, and have the black carbon splitters and sills. My spec also has the black rims and red brembos which is a big deal. Overall I really do think the car looks AMG and everyday I see it, I feel like it's badass.
Anyway great video. Best of luck with the car.
Dj Biondi Thabks DJ!
i am late i know, but just someone has the same problem or one of u 2 still has his. it doesnt have that relay if u go from hold. if u come to a hold just press the brake further once ur standing still and in the display it will say hold. u can release the brake and as soon u tip the gas it will go.
I been looking at what to get next and I had narrowed it down between the 2018 Audi RS3 and the CLA 45 AMG an was leaning towards the RS3. I see a lot of people complaining about this car not to mention the maintenance which I am sure is similar on both but even tho I am warming up to the way the CLA45 looks and trying to get used to that ipod they glued to the front I think im still leaning towards the RS3. It's slightly faster and if you do a big turbo can be upgraded to 500hp and who doesn't want that. I love the way the screen goes away if I don't want to see it and the digital cockpit is just amazing looking. I will still test drive both but leaning towards the RS3 still. Great video tho, your honesty was appreciated.
777Edub 💯
What did you end up getting?
Imma buy one soon. I test drove it yesterday and I felt that delay of it trying to go. Has a mad turbo lag. Gonna have to get used to the key
And no backup camera
pretty sure they can update that transmission problem out that all comes down to the electric throttle
Unfortunately I think that changes the input response but does not get rid of the delay.
I have a cla 200d.
The problem is that every time it rains, the abs gets spoilt and the steering wheel becomes tight.
And, I need to pay like 12% of the total cars price to get it serviced, repaired or change parts.
SO ANNOYING!!!
Zeus Casper I believe it!
Hello. I just purchased a CLA a little over a month ago and started experiencing acceleration issues in my commute home from purchasing. I almost experienced a motor vehicle accident at least 3 times due to the accelerator’s resistance from 1st gear to 2nd gear. I came across your video regarding issues, and you along with others are experiencing a 1st gear shift delay or acceleration lag. The acceleration issue for me doesn’t happen each time I drive - only random. After cold stop, it will coast at times or resist to move. I wonder if what I’m experiencing is what you’re calling 1st gear shift delay. Does your CLA experience the 1st shift delay each time you accelerate from a stopped position or is it random? My vehicle has been in the shop at least twice now since experiencing near motor vehicle accidents with no results from the device department. Any assistance is appreciated!
Yes it happens every time after a full stop
Boosted Bunny Thanks for your response.
I have a 2010 w204, owned it since 2013 and considering getting a 2018 CLA45 AMG Yellow Night Edition.
Do it! I went from a 2010 w204 to the CLA AMG
8:25 My CLA 250 is special - its elegant, economical and beautiful, although it looks like a plane ol brute, gas guzzler 45
Use hold mode to sort out the delay when you put your foot on the pedal
What is hold mode?
I see your problem, but I am happy I got the 2017 A45... all your problems are gone with face-lift model.
My one got the performance exhaust, the shooting and extreme loud crackles when I shift are annoying. At first I loved it, but after 9 months of driving it is annoying.
Definitely the suspension and the navigation system. I know your pain. Lol
Right! lol.
the acceleration lag is also found in VW/AUDI
Nice video, this really motivated me towards me getting my Audi A8l, before I get in & drive off in a car I'd the ability of not having to take the keys out, I'm a Mercedes fan more audi because of the S Class, but I've had an 09 A6, & that's what got me hook on keyless entry & go, I'm also in chicago too
This is the only model that I know of that doesnt have the keyless entry. My 2010 c-class had it lol
@@BoostedBunny well damn lol, that's slightly disappointing for what your getting as a vehicle
Try to do a stage 1 to the gearbox it should help a lot. You can also program it to act as you want by rewriting the soft of how the gearbox changes
Thinking about buying another one 2015. Maybe I'll try it then. Miss this car!
So you miss it? Would you recommend it?
Perfectly on point I got the 14 as well n my dad got a ML 350 2013 with way more features aka (the keyless entry )... 1st off topic point lol The passenger door doesn't come with a unlock/lock the door feature so my girl would have to reach over to the driver side to lock it cuz I always tells her to lock it when I'm not in the vehicle aka pulling up to a SUS gas station in bmore or DC middle of the night it's not that big of deal on a regular basis but it's pretty stupid not to have one just in my opinion ..... but going back to my dad he won't drive it cuz of the stiff ass suspension lol ... Don't get me wrong I love my car as well but it does getting annoying when u go through tires left n right just cuz u hit a pothole.... N on top of that the biggest thing I would say is the fact it don't come with a spare TIRE... So now I gotta spend 2 to 3 hundred dollars everytime it happens ...SMFH
Frfr!
I'm in the market for a new car. Coming from a 2011 STi. Looking at the Audi RS3, the ATS-V or this. Overall looking for a fun car so power is important and also the cabin. In your opinion, what's your go to. ATS-V sounds amazing with power but that interior is lacking.
Ryan Buck def go RS3 or CLA. Both are great. I love the looks of the CLA over the boxier RS3. With half a litre more, the RS3 makes more power with a tune.
Audi RS3 all day. CLA ans A3 areboth entry level but Audi blows Benz out of the water. You get more tech and better performance with an RS3 than a CLA 45 AMG. Hell I took a 2017 S3 over a CLA45. Just because the suspension was sooo stiff and the car was a CLA which I hate.
Mainly the gb is what would stop me coz im actually looking to buy one
idk anything about cars so dont laught at me for asking such a dumb question if the answer is obvious but i have the funds to buy a cla 45 amg or a 370z nismo (both 2018) which one would be faster? i want to get the faster car so could you please tell me or can anyone help me
Prince Montanaa just look up zero to 60 times, 0-100 times and how that changes with mods. I believe a chipped CLA will blow away a 370Z Nismo
Acceleration delay is partially from using a dry clutch instead of wet I’ve heard
Maybe he's using crap gas too - Shell Nitro 93 FTW!
No dummy it's a safety issue
@7:04 Nick Fury trying to initiate flight mode to get away from hydra’s assassination attempt in civil war.
I GOT A CLA 45 BUT I JUST PUT A BOV IN AND ITS DOESNT FLOODER AS MUCH AS I THOUGHT THATS WHAT I HATE ABOUT IT
CLA is a more insulated as a luxury car so you don’t hear it from inside the car as much.
You got me with the 16 year old girls lol
I want one because there nice and seem fast enough but I drove a CTS-v before so I’m having issues finding another fun car I want this but you hit the nail in the head with they all look alike and cla 245 are super cheap so makes this look kinda cheap
I have the 2018 AMG CLA45 and I love it, I have all the options when I got it brand new with performance exhaust.
18AMG45 is it reliable? For what it is or does it give troubles
Also does it have lane keep assist? Been looking?
thanks
@@SenpaiMC7 reliable yes but its tec is 10 years old lane keep is a joke like if you want tec get a 2020 cla a 2019 or older has 0 tec the lane keep assist is it shakes teh wheel when your going out of lane thats it lol
@@Bman893 Much appreciated!
Point 2 is turbo lag and not necessarily the dtc. Try race start and you will see the car shoot up as the turbos have built boost
Its not the turbo lag, there is a pause before the car even moves.
There are two lags involved in a transmission like that. The first is the DCT lag, which is an electronic lag. The turbo lag is different and it has to do with how fast the turbo kicks in. Now with bi-turbos where the one opens low and the other high, the T-lag is hugely improved. I believe here we have a typical DCT lag.
Your Video just got recommended to me randomly
I own a CLA45 since 2018 and i'm sick and tired of the transmission.
When test driving it I was so in love I thought I may overlook it after a while but it's impossible
It's so annoying and dangerous like you just said.
I can't believe they didn't fix it in 2018!
No bro only happen in your mercedes i have a CLA and when i gas its racket
That lag sucks. My 21 A35 feels dead under 2k. Will prob look into a 19 and up gently used C43.
Here in Europe navigation in this car works very very good.
do you still have this car? I am in the market for a new car and just discovered the 14 CLA 45 which lands in my price point. I have been also looking into c300s and c400s, now I am unsure what to go with..
I like the 300s but afraid I will get bored/tired of driving it due to the lack of power.
Any advice for me?
What do you what your the car for? Do you have kids or passengers? The CLA45 and C300/400 are totally different cars. C300/400 is MUCH more luxurious inside. The CLA45 is like go-kart. Fast, fun, low to the ground and torque when you use the paddle shifters. The C300/400 is a solid performer...much more comfortable and not as fun.
@@BoostedBunny Im 24 and this would be my first luxury car. No kids haha. Daily driver. I just ultimately want something fun to drive, that I will love hopping into everyday. Want something I can take on road trips too, so comfort is a plus.
Jordan CLA45 is right for you. Can do road trips but suspension can be stiff on rough roads. Highways will be fine.
Got a Audi a7 (2014), 3.0BiTurbo, tunned to 400hp, a nice car, big and confy but I don't drive long rides on highway, I want a smaller and sporty car and i really ship the 45 AMG, should I switch?
They are two very different cars. The Mercedes has a much stiffer ride but also much better handling. The AWD is way better in the Audi than the 45 AMG. Interior is more luxurious and spacious in the Audi but the Mercedes is going to feel way faster and a lot more fun!
@@BoostedBunny I've had enough of the luxury part of the car, I enjoy driving the car, meanwhile I can't enjoy my current A7 because the air suspension sucks on curvy roads, it's pretty fast in straight line, goes under 5secs 0-100, but the problem is this car was made for long highway drives, and i don't do that almost at all, I want a smaller car that will give me the pleasure.
Don't wanna overdo it and buy an rs3 or the new s5, I want something around 30k euros and decent performances, I wanna feel good while I drive it.
Its probably best if you enter the address into the navigation and not speak into the system but you may not even have the car by now
Ive since sold it but you can't enter while you're moving. The COMAND system is the worst I've ever seen!
I have the 2k15 Edition 1 and it has everything yours in missing. I love my CLA
Darien Hernandez that’s awesome! Still one of my favorite cars ever!
Boosted Bunny keep up the good content ✊✊✊
I 100% agree with all those points - my top 5 are
1) First Gear Delay... I mean COME ON! I want to GOOOOOO. This is by far my biggest pet peeve.
2) The navigation is crazy. I've given up on it. Google maps on my phone all the time.
3) The screen is not touch screen. hate that
4) If i'm going to charge my phone, the only built-in USB port is in the console... and I don't want to keep my phone in the console (see point 2)
5) I want the car to remember the last mode I had it in (sport + sport suspension on)
You can charge your phone and slip the cable out. There is a hole for that :)
@@BoostedBunny lol
Great video, M240i it is lol thanks for making my search easier.
pepperinyoureye m240i girl car
@@numerouno879 🤣🙈🤣🤣
C63 booooom lol
pepperinyoureye those are monsters!
Man that gas pedal delay is so horrible !
Did you tried to fix it with tuning?
So terrible. To my understanding the pedal tuning changes the gain on the accelerator but does not remove the delay.
How does everyone feel about the pure 650 kit on a stock block?
I'd be concerned about reliability
I have also put a suboofer in my car. The car SHAKES when I play songs!!
2014 cla 250 has the same delay
I’m getting ready to buy this car cash a 2018 cla 45. I’m like is this something I even want
I still absolutely love this far. It's fun and I don't think you'll regret it.
anyone that has a cla45 amg: can anyone tell me how the front wheel drive bias is? I know it's AWD but I've read it's somewhat fwd biased. I'm seriously thinking of either getting one of these or an M2. I've been driving BMW for a while but Mercedes has been pumping out some great cars in the last 6-7 years or so. Can anyone just guide me on this?
Dave Ulikowski Definitely from wheel drive biased. In fact in normal mode, the rear wheels only engage when you slip. If you put traction control to Sport mode, then it's 50/50 Rear/Front which is A LOT better however the car gives less feedback before losing control. Most AWD performance cars I'm familiar with are like the GTR and Ghibli are Rear Wheel biased and engage the front wheels when slippage occurs. I much prefer this.
@@BoostedBunny thanks! Good to know info. Might just have to test drive one of these to know for sure if I like it or not
One question: even if you have it in manual and put the gear in 1st with the paddle shifts, does it still have lag from stand still?
Hazulkar yes and it's terrible
Oh, that's bad. I actually went to look at a CLA45 AMG at a dealership but didn't testdrive it. Don't think I'm interested anymore if the gearbox is that bad. Maybe the C63 is a better option, though a little more expensive?
Btw, I subscribed to your channel.
Hazulkar I would say test drive it. My friend had an s63 and it was very similar.
What? An S63 that responds as bad as the CLA 45? I don't believe you. Yeah, actually saw a full opt CLA 45 today, maybe I'll test drive it.
@@Hazulkar yo did you bought that shit or not. Give me updates B
He went from football to cars OH MY GAWD
and maybe bikes too soon lol.
Is it just me or did you have a channel showing all your football gear for the year? I swear I remember you from years ago
Im the same dude lol. I still have my other channel too. I know Football. Check it out again.
Chicago?
please review 2019 Mercedes C43
that's weird to have a clutch with that delay. From mercedes you expect the best. my clk 320 basically moves forward on stop unless i hold brake. So when I press gas it moves right away. The problem could be automatic brakes that engage on stop?
korencek it's just the way the DCT transmission was built for this generation.
Its really a throttle setting
I have a ‘14 cla as well & the navigation is the worsttt! I thought I was the only one
A L it's so terrible 😂
the car looks fantastic beautiful design
just bought 250 cla for 30k..yes you're right about these 5 things..thats way i would never pay 60-70k for 45..quality is not there..nice car for 30k but not for 60k..
cla and the 45 acceleration is night and day
what year was your vehicle?
2014
Gonna go with: 1.the problems with Race Start, most of the time it doesn't want to go in even with all temperatures white, it just sends you to the owners manual, which doesn't say anything about Race start:)),
2. Delay with the pedal when starting altough doesnt seem to be that long in sport mode
3. Side visibility is kinda annoying
4. Very slow gear changes when in blue zone with gearing, even cranking when trying to go in reverse in cold before it warms up a bit
5. Tailgate has command to open, but doesn't have command to close from Remote, super annoying and i don't think it was that hard to implement
Btw this is for a Gla 45, which has a softer suspension
Great list!
Dude Blue zone is COLD ZONE! You shouldn't be driving your car hard when the temps are blue, wait until white!
@@farazhussain5790 Driving it slow it still changes slow, even i could change a manual faster...
@@farazhussain5790 You can drive it in the blue zone lol. You just shouldn't put a lot of stress on the engine by revving it high.
holy shit, I come here too see if this is gonna be my next car and its I Know Football!!!
Same😂😂
That’s what I thought as well. 😂
Yessir it's me lol
Just sold my ghost pearl blue CLA45 shooting brake. Loved her but not practical as an estate. Going modded new Transporter highline now I think. Need to haul dogs across country, shooting brake wasn't big enough for that.
Such different cars. Why did you get shooting brake 45 in the first place lol? Genuinely curious?
I got a 320d bmw and that throttle delay really annoys me so me being interested in this car it looks like the issue is even worse...no thanks...
Cypriotkiller OMG the throttle delay is downright dangerous. I don't think it exist in the latest edition
Everyone says the suspension on these A Class Mercedes is so aggressive but what they don't understand is that the wheel base is so short it's like riding on Tyrion Lannister's back. When you test drive a car it should be commonplace to drive the up/down offerings so you understand the geometry and ups/downs( see what I did there?). I drove the GLK for 3 years and loved it but the thing bounced around uncontrollably at times. Moved to the GLE....all is right with the world. Longer wheelbase is typical of a more compliant ride. On a separate note: did you go from a Maserati to an entry-level MB sporty 4 banger ? < Steve Harvey voice> Dude choo' been smoking?
Gipsy Avenger Yes lol. And then I went to a GTR. I take it you seen my video on my I sold my Ghibli lol?
Damn dude I hope you didn't pay $70k for that thing ? I spent $10k less on my new 2018 GLC 43 nicely loaded. I totally feel you on this list as I shopped this car when it first came out. I hated the punishing nature of that short wheelbase. I was laughing as you were hitting imperfections in the road (like old school Subaru STI bobble-head) and the fact that you were bopping up and down. The transmission was so annoying and another reason I could not pop especially considering the price tag. I also found the car to be strangely laggy.
Gipsy Avenger I paid $40k lol. I bought I pre-owned with 20k miles on it. MSRP was $75k
Whoops I always comment from my other channel. But I paid $40K and MSRP was $75K
The fact that I live in Florida i even saw grandma's driving them. And look way too similar to the cla250' and so on.
Hey, I also own a CLA 45 here in Germany. I really love my car. I think it really is something special, and even here on the streets a lot of people look after me by passing them.
I love the look, I love the design and the power is amazing!
EinfachNurMaggi hey, I’m in Germany as well and I know exactly what your talking about. I have the pearl silver CLA SB redline edition, with red rims, red bumper splitter and I installed the panamericina GT grill. My display is an iPad Pro works as my gps radio and everything through Bluetooth. I turn head every where I go and everybody always asked me how I was able to get the tüv with 2in canards on the front. I love it.
CLA 45 owner from Toronto. Shout out to the windy city.
Palm Trees and Rum ayyyyye
yo how is that car in the snow and in toronto. im thinking about buying one. and im confused as to to get the sport suspension or not cuz if its stiff then why get it
How much is your maintenance on the car
Levelot Jean annual maintenance is between $300 and $600 a year for the CLA AMG. That's the routine service price that alternates every year.
Yes there are actually more bad things you can say about the car but for the pedal delay, you can get a pedal box / pedal chip to fix it up, very simple
Osman Oz unfortunately that does not solve the issue. Those pedal boxes you’re referring to like Pedal commander. Simply changes the gain on the pedal response. So the car thinks you’re stepping on the pedal harder. This does not change the delay from the pedal to the gear.
Boosted Bunny did you experience this with your pedal commander or you just don’t own a pedal commander
yesterday604 as a mechanical engineer I understand how they work. Do your research.
Boosted Bunny Throttle is electronically controlled , what research do you need, even a simpleton can use google,
yesterday604 Great! So then you understand that the delay is with the transmission and NOT the throttle. Thus a pedal commander does not change the transmission. As I stated before it changes the gain on the throttle.