Current reliability history of my CLA 45 AMG
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Current reliability history of my CLA 45 AMG
So far I've put 13,000 miles on the car. Yes, I drive a lot. I've been switching over to my E55 more to ease up on the miles but so far, the CLA's been very well and hasn't caused me much trouble.
Mechanical issues- None, except for the turbo recall issue, which I wouldn't have known if I didn't bring it in for Service A.
Electrical issues- COMAND antenna for mbrace was not being responsive. Apparently it was just a software patch that needed to be put in.
Other than that, she's been running beautifully. How about everyone else here?
Manufactured: Oct '13
Proper Break-in: Yes
Mechanical issues- None, except for the turbo recall issue, which I wouldn't have known if I didn't bring it in for Service A.
Electrical issues- COMAND antenna for mbrace was not being responsive. Apparently it was just a software patch that needed to be put in.
Other than that, she's been running beautifully. How about everyone else here?
Manufactured: Oct '13
Proper Break-in: Yes
Last edited by Koru_Kinshi; Oct 21, 2014 at 05:46 PM.
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Proper Break-in: No
I have the same rattle you speak of but other than that no issues. I just past 10,000 miles and the majority of them with a ECU/TCU tune.
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mines an A45 and I'm getting rattles on both left & right armrests located on the door panels since delivery day. Just dropped off the car for Service A, see if they can fix the noise, will keep things posted.
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Might be beneficial to include some more info?
Manufactured: May '14
Proper Break-in: Yes
Miles: 3,000
Only issues to date:
- rattles on both front doors, caused by the silver decorative trim below the arm rest
- headlights are aimed a bit low
- left exhaust pipe collects much more black carbon residue than right; I read on a BMW forum that today's technology only utilizes one side during low speeds/ rpm. Any input?
Manufactured: May '14
Proper Break-in: Yes
Miles: 3,000
Only issues to date:
- rattles on both front doors, caused by the silver decorative trim below the arm rest
- headlights are aimed a bit low
- left exhaust pipe collects much more black carbon residue than right; I read on a BMW forum that today's technology only utilizes one side during low speeds/ rpm. Any input?
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2003 c32
Model: A45 AMG
Production Date: Apr 2014
Proper Break-In: Yes
Mileage: Approx 9,000kms
Issues to date: started to occur since 1st day of delivery, rattles on both left & right hand side arm rests located on the front door panels (car is currently at the dealership waiting for repair)
Other than that, the car drives like a dream, best handling Merc ever driven.
Production Date: Apr 2014
Proper Break-In: Yes
Mileage: Approx 9,000kms
Issues to date: started to occur since 1st day of delivery, rattles on both left & right hand side arm rests located on the front door panels (car is currently at the dealership waiting for repair)
Other than that, the car drives like a dream, best handling Merc ever driven.
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Might be beneficial to include some more info?
Manufactured: May '14
Proper Break-in: Yes
Miles: 3,000
Only issues to date:
- rattles on both front doors, caused by the silver decorative trim below the arm rest
- headlights are aimed a bit low
- left exhaust pipe collects much more black carbon residue than right; I read on a BMW forum that today's technology only utilizes one side during low speeds/ rpm. Any input?
Manufactured: May '14
Proper Break-in: Yes
Miles: 3,000
Only issues to date:
- rattles on both front doors, caused by the silver decorative trim below the arm rest
- headlights are aimed a bit low
- left exhaust pipe collects much more black carbon residue than right; I read on a BMW forum that today's technology only utilizes one side during low speeds/ rpm. Any input?
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It's good their box is working. I'm still waiting for the local guys to crack the tune. I refuse to drop $3500 on just an ECU tune simply because one company has the market cornered on them, but I'm just not convinced/trusting enough of a piggyback for the time being. Not saying Rebellion's is bad. From what it looks like, it's pretty sweet. I guess it's just a preference thing.
Well, that and the down pipes being made seem to keep throwing CELs, so I might as well wait for a tune that can override that.
Well, that and the down pipes being made seem to keep throwing CELs, so I might as well wait for a tune that can override that.
