stevebgt1
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Where do I start ?
Having owned a couple of V8 AMG`s over the years, I was always one of those that firmly believed that a `TRUE` AMG must be powered by a a big thumping V8...Minimum,. but,,,,,and this is a big but...
In 2015 I had one of the first A45 Petronas Edition Cars, and I have to say , I was bitterly disappointed. It looked great, being that it was MB/AMG first attempt at something in this market, but It had no soul, character, or even power to be honest, just a very boring and expensive little family hatch.
Bringing us up the present day.
Just bought the latest 2020 AMG A45 S after a very spirited test drive with the Indie Dealer that I know very well. What a machine !
All the misconceptions I had about what a `real` AMG should be has all gone out the window ! This thing oozes quality from front to back in terms of exterior design and the interior is better than anything I have EVER has before. In fact this interior is probably not far from what you would have got in an S63 just a couple of years ago ! The 421 hp 4 Pot Engine is an absolute Peach ! Coupled with their new 8 speed box presents breathtaking performance throughout the revs/gears ! If this is the future for 2.0 lt Turbo Engines, we are all in for a treat . It handles, turns, brakes, accelerates as good as any other German Sports car out there. Considering they are competing with the likes of Audi RS3 and BMW M2, in my opinion, they have left those marques for dead in every way. Ok some you will argue that you get a more `drivers` car with an M power BMW being RWD etc, but honestly, I dont care. Having fluctuated over the years between RWD and 4 Matic/Quattro cars I know what I prefer on slippy shitty British Roads.
Obviously I am gonna be bias being that is is my latest fad, but I just wondered if anyone on here has one, and what their thoughts are ?
By the way, Its good to be back ! is Gary Fizzle still kicking about on here ?
Having owned a couple of V8 AMG`s over the years, I was always one of those that firmly believed that a `TRUE` AMG must be powered by a a big thumping V8...Minimum,. but,,,,,and this is a big but...
In 2015 I had one of the first A45 Petronas Edition Cars, and I have to say , I was bitterly disappointed. It looked great, being that it was MB/AMG first attempt at something in this market, but It had no soul, character, or even power to be honest, just a very boring and expensive little family hatch.
Bringing us up the present day.
Just bought the latest 2020 AMG A45 S after a very spirited test drive with the Indie Dealer that I know very well. What a machine !
All the misconceptions I had about what a `real` AMG should be has all gone out the window ! This thing oozes quality from front to back in terms of exterior design and the interior is better than anything I have EVER has before. In fact this interior is probably not far from what you would have got in an S63 just a couple of years ago ! The 421 hp 4 Pot Engine is an absolute Peach ! Coupled with their new 8 speed box presents breathtaking performance throughout the revs/gears ! If this is the future for 2.0 lt Turbo Engines, we are all in for a treat . It handles, turns, brakes, accelerates as good as any other German Sports car out there. Considering they are competing with the likes of Audi RS3 and BMW M2, in my opinion, they have left those marques for dead in every way. Ok some you will argue that you get a more `drivers` car with an M power BMW being RWD etc, but honestly, I dont care. Having fluctuated over the years between RWD and 4 Matic/Quattro cars I know what I prefer on slippy shitty British Roads.
Obviously I am gonna be bias being that is is my latest fad, but I just wondered if anyone on here has one, and what their thoughts are ?
By the way, Its good to be back ! is Gary Fizzle still kicking about on here ?