CLA 35, CLA 45 AMG (C117, C118) 2013 to Present, Two generations

Saw a CLA45 in Seattle. I have no explanation how it's possible.

Old Oct 3, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Saw a CLA45 in Seattle. I have no explanation how it's possible.

I immediately contacted my dealer since he explained I was the only one on order and mine is coming in January. He had no explanation either and mentioned it could have been a CLA250 with badging. I heard the engine though and it was the real deal.

Are there any confirmed deliveries to the US that anyone knows of?
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Its an MBUSA car probably being reviewed by a journalist. We had over thirty CLA 45 AMGs at photo shoot in Wolf Trap Va, I didnt see them but my technication had pics on his cell phone!
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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My boss saw one here in the DC area last week.
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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AND!!??? HOW DID IT LOOK IN PERSON!!
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonVogt
I immediately contacted my dealer since he explained I was the only one on order and mine is coming in January. He had no explanation either and mentioned it could have been a CLA250 with badging. I heard the engine though and it was the real deal.

Are there any confirmed deliveries to the US that anyone knows of?

Nope, but factory reps have all kind of cars before they go on sale. No big deal really, happens all the time.


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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 03:55 AM
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The dealership demo's have arrived at a few dealers already.. not surprising.

Hong Kong had theirs long time ago friend already has his delivered.
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 10:08 AM
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In Fort Myers there are two cars on the lot right now. The dealership has sold 15 since last Wednesday.
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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In Fort Myers there are two cars on the lot right now. The dealership has sold 15 since last Wednesday.
15 CLA 250's or 15 CLA45's because there's a huge difference.
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I guess another MB dealer in the Seattle area could have gotten one. Thanks for info gents.

To answer JonnyRT, it looked rad. Excited for January to get here.
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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my coworker grabbed a shot of a mars red 45 in DC metro a couple weeks ago I posted the pic here.
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they are doing photo shoots all over the place. they did many shots in Brookly, NY with a silver CLA45..

BTW.. as much as i love my clk550 (and would never trade it in for a cla) i am so jealous and wish i could also afford a cla45, might get one next summer after i get a full time job (and graduate of course )
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Not that strange. I saw the regular cla as early as febuary on the streets of LA. There is always test/preproduction cars etc. anyway - no, its not available yet.
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