Fly by night

Any significant differences in the two years?
thx in advance

Fly by night

anyone??

Fly by night

thinking about trading in my 14'CLA45 for a 09 CL63 with only 14k miles.
Pretty much a even trade..... thoughts?

Andy0331

I've never been inside or driven a CLA45, but I'm 100% confident that the two cars are completely different across the board.

While I haven't driven in a CLA, the reviews indicate it is a spirited little car. The CL63 6.2 N/A is one of the biggest/heaviest in the AMG lineup. I wouldn't call it sluggish, but it's not exactly mind blowing either (even with LT headers & tune). It's a BIG, heavy coupe.

While I'm sure the overall feel & quality of the interior is light years beyond the CLA, you're also looking at "cutting edge technology"..... from 2007 in the CL. The CLA will have vastly improved electronics.

I love my CL, but it fills a very different role than my E55 did.

SunnyC257

2008 models had the NTG 3 Navigation system, but the 2009 models were fitted with the newer NTG 3.5 system from around the middle of 2009 onwards - which allowed the provision of the front seat entertainment system (Split view) and DAB radio (Europe). Other than that, same engine, same gearbox, ... until late 2010 of course when it was facelifted with new front LED daytime running lamps, which is also when the 6.2 engine was replaced with the newer 5.5 biturbo and had AMG's new MCT gearbox.

Fly by night

thx
what do you guys think about the trade?
my previous car was a 550 before the cla45.
deal is my car with 6k for miles and
$5000 for the CL63 white with white designo package.
thx

Fly by night

I countered with $3000 and my car
thoughts??

Fly by night

Anyone with thoughts on the deal?

Andy0331

Nothing beyond what I posted above. I haven't paid any attention to CLA45 prices, so I really don't know. I suppose I could check ebay, autotrader, etc & see what prices are, but that's no more than you have probably done yourself.

C280 Sport

There is no difference between a 08 and 09 CL63. Trade in the CLA45 and I can assure you that you wont look back. The CLA is a awful car. The CL is the best of the best.

Fly by night

thx for replies. hopefully i can work out the deal but i'm not giving more than my 45 and the 3k. i would still need to add 4k after the deal for a solid extended warranty like fidelity.

Fly by night

well sorry to report the deal didn't pan out and i've decided to keep the CLA45 for awhile longer. the cla isn't nearly as refined as the 63 but it's definitely quicker off the line and with a tune it'll be a monster 4 banger....lol
seeing sub 4.0 sec 0-60 results.

allenjdmb

But although it may be fun, the CLA is not a Mercedes, even in AMG trim...maybe you'll find another another trade that will work.

Fly by night

no offense taken
but incorrect--- still hand built motor and it's faster than the CL63
it's just too small and not nearly as refined or as classy as the CL63 but still a BENZ and AMG car


http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...real-amg-video

orys

Was in your shoes last year. Was torn between the S63 2010 and the CLA45. went with the S63, the CLA just felt cramped and cheap. Yes it was fast but I love the heavy car feel. Plus the depreciation is terrifying on the CLA