New car ordered

[steve333]

So the E350 has served me well in just over 21/2 years ownership from new but time for a change so chopped it in today for my first AMG but which one?

 

[regbuser]

CLS 63 s SB I hope!

 

[The _Don]

A proper amg = one with the m156 engine.

 

[AMGeed]

Hmmm not going to go down to a C class from an E so I'll guess an CLS63

 

[John]

The spiritual successor to the E55K - the E63 5.5 TT!

 

[steve333]

Thanks for the guesses,it's the baby I'm afraid-A45 but boy is it quick,not the grunt of a v8 admittedly but 0-60 in 4.1 seconds and nice pops on the up shifts,suspension is not overly hard but the car feels planted and better feedback through the steering than any other mercedes I've driven,£180 a year road tax and £20 a year more insurance like for like plus 30 + mpg real world if driven half sensibly swung me towards it over a 3 year old cls63amg I was also considering,pics to follow,collecting in 2weeks;-)

 

[Fivehunnit]

Thanks for the guesses,it's the baby I'm afraid-A45 but boy is it quick,not the grunt of a v8 admittedly but 0-60 in 4.1 seconds and nice pops on the up shifts,suspension is not overly hard but the car feels planted and better feedback through the steering than any other mercedes I've driven,£180 a year road tax and £20 a year more insurance like for like plus 30 + mpg real world if driven half sensibly swung me towards it over a 3 year old cls63amg I was also considering,pics to follow,collecting in 2weeks;-)

It's ever so slightly nice mate enjoy

 

[steve333]

 

[C240Sport97]

is it the facelift A45? Apparently, it is much better damped now

 

[st13phil]

I had a drive in an A45 on an AMG Performance Day a few weeks ago and it was very entertaining. I'm sure you'll enjoy it

 

[steve333]

is it the facelift A45? Apparently, it is much better damped now

Yep-375bhp,ride is firm but not overly,holds the road very well.

 

[steve333]

I had a drive in an A45 on an AMG Performance Day a few weeks ago and it was very entertaining. I'm sure you'll enjoy it

Enjoyed the test drive before doing the deal yesterday,lovely soundtrack albeit different from a v8 AMG!