First day impression on my 2018 GLA45
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First day impression on my 2018 GLA45
Got my 2018 GLA45 yesterday and drove 500 mile back home. Try not too hard on the car before break-in period is over. Compare to my other cars including 2010 S63 with 6.2 NA:
Pro: man this GLA is so solid, nimble, accelerated really quick (still in Comfort mode), steering feel great (not too light, tried a GLC43 which felt a bit light), Apple Car-play great, exhaust note amazing even without AMG exhaust button, excellent sleeper version without wing/black package, fuel economy way better than my 6.2 NA.
Cons: lots of features not found/included which is expected with its relatively low price (compared to brand new S or E AMGs), seat not as comfy as my S (expected),
Pro: man this GLA is so solid, nimble, accelerated really quick (still in Comfort mode), steering feel great (not too light, tried a GLC43 which felt a bit light), Apple Car-play great, exhaust note amazing even without AMG exhaust button, excellent sleeper version without wing/black package, fuel economy way better than my 6.2 NA.
Cons: lots of features not found/included which is expected with its relatively low price (compared to brand new S or E AMGs), seat not as comfy as my S (expected),
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it's a beauty isnt it! How are you finding it now ? Hope it's serving you well? I can imagine it being somewhat deficient on the cool tech side of things compared to an S class!
Though i swapped mine due to needing a bigger car, i loved every second of having it. It was a switched on monster all the time. What I loved most was that i can rev it right up through the first few gears, unlike my C63s whereby i can easily hit 50+ mph just in second gear, so getting those luscious exhaust sounds out of the gla is far far easier. The noise damping isnt great on the gla which just adds to the joy of enjoying that exhaust note. Also, i found it to be really light, nimble, turn in beautifully, great steering rack and just a blast to drive. It probably has one of the best stock exhausts out there. Lovely lovely vehicle. here's a few pics of my former beast.
Though i swapped mine due to needing a bigger car, i loved every second of having it. It was a switched on monster all the time. What I loved most was that i can rev it right up through the first few gears, unlike my C63s whereby i can easily hit 50+ mph just in second gear, so getting those luscious exhaust sounds out of the gla is far far easier. The noise damping isnt great on the gla which just adds to the joy of enjoying that exhaust note. Also, i found it to be really light, nimble, turn in beautifully, great steering rack and just a blast to drive. It probably has one of the best stock exhausts out there. Lovely lovely vehicle. here's a few pics of my former beast.
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I absolutely love my GLA45. I can drive it as daily car going everywhere without worry about parking. And when I want to smoke other suckers on the road, just creep up and slam the gas pedal, pulling away like a Lambo/911. Of course S63 has all the luxury but can't drive it as daily car.
Went to AMG Driving Academy in August, drove almost every AMG models (SL63, C63, CLA63, E63, C43, GT-S) but still love my GLA45, nimble, fun and practical.
Went to AMG Driving Academy in August, drove almost every AMG models (SL63, C63, CLA63, E63, C43, GT-S) but still love my GLA45, nimble, fun and practical.
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I absolutely love my GLA45. I can drive it as daily car going everywhere without worry about parking. And when I want to smoke other suckers on the road, just creep up and slam the gas pedal, pulling away like a Lambo/911. Of course S63 has all the luxury but can't drive it as daily car.
Went to AMG Driving Academy in August, drove almost every AMG models (SL63, C63, CLA63, E63, C43, GT-S) but still love my GLA45, nimble, fun and practical.
Went to AMG Driving Academy in August, drove almost every AMG models (SL63, C63, CLA63, E63, C43, GT-S) but still love my GLA45, nimble, fun and practical.
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Got mine at FJ in Newport back at the end of July. What lead me to the GLA was a few times my GTR was in for service/warranty. I had a GLA 250 for a loaner. Really liked the size and the practicality. Of course it felt under-powered to me, so the GLA 45 was a better option for me. Since I never drove one. I watched and read all of the reviews. I knew I wouldn't be disappointed and I wasn't. Love it.
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Got mine at FJ in Newport back at the end of July. What lead me to the GLA was a few times my GTR was in for service/warranty. I had a GLA 250 for a loaner. Really liked the size and the practicality. Of course it felt under-powered to me, so the GLA 45 was a better option for me. Since I never drove one. I watched and read all of the reviews. I knew I wouldn't be disappointed and I wasn't. Love it.
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Thanks, Here's the spec on it.
RVV 20" AMG Multispoke Wheels, Black
U21 AMG Performance Exhaust System
U25 AMG Illuminated Door Sills
U70 AMG Red Brake Calipers
281 AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
413 Panorama Roof
810 harman/kardon LOGIC7® Surround Sound System
00A Illuminated Star
03A Garmin® MAP PILOT®
O68 Wheel Locking Bolts
15A LED Logo Projectors
B26 AMG Aerodynamics Package
P01 Premium Package
P71 AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package
317 Convenience Package
396 Black "Red Cut" Leather Package
521 AMG Night Package
868 Smartphone Integration Package
RVV 20" AMG Multispoke Wheels, Black
U21 AMG Performance Exhaust System
U25 AMG Illuminated Door Sills
U70 AMG Red Brake Calipers
281 AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
413 Panorama Roof
810 harman/kardon LOGIC7® Surround Sound System
00A Illuminated Star
03A Garmin® MAP PILOT®
O68 Wheel Locking Bolts
15A LED Logo Projectors
B26 AMG Aerodynamics Package
P01 Premium Package
P71 AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package
317 Convenience Package
396 Black "Red Cut" Leather Package
521 AMG Night Package
868 Smartphone Integration Package
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Thanks, Here's the spec on it.
RVV 20" AMG Multispoke Wheels, Black
U21 AMG Performance Exhaust System
U25 AMG Illuminated Door Sills
U70 AMG Red Brake Calipers
281 AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
413 Panorama Roof
810 harman/kardon LOGIC7® Surround Sound System
00A Illuminated Star
03A Garmin® MAP PILOT®
O68 Wheel Locking Bolts
15A LED Logo Projectors
B26 AMG Aerodynamics Package
P01 Premium Package
P71 AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package
317 Convenience Package
396 Black "Red Cut" Leather Package
521 AMG Night Package
868 Smartphone Integration Package
RVV 20" AMG Multispoke Wheels, Black
U21 AMG Performance Exhaust System
U25 AMG Illuminated Door Sills
U70 AMG Red Brake Calipers
281 AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
413 Panorama Roof
810 harman/kardon LOGIC7® Surround Sound System
00A Illuminated Star
03A Garmin® MAP PILOT®
O68 Wheel Locking Bolts
15A LED Logo Projectors
B26 AMG Aerodynamics Package
P01 Premium Package
P71 AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package
317 Convenience Package
396 Black "Red Cut" Leather Package
521 AMG Night Package
868 Smartphone Integration Package
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Ive always loved the GLA45, reminds me of a spec B rally hatch.. I wish we got the actual A45 amg hatch here
I saw the new A35 is showing up today in the news LINK
Of course we wont get that as a hatch...
I just ordered us another 2019 GLA45.. doesnt seem many people order them anymore
I saw the new A35 is showing up today in the news LINK
Of course we wont get that as a hatch...
I just ordered us another 2019 GLA45.. doesnt seem many people order them anymore
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the gla45 amg is a perfect compliment to the GTR..daily, awd, decent mpg, hatch.. it really does everything.. love it
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Here is a pic of the C63 S. I truly loved that car and it is one of the best cars I ever owned. Still miss it. However, am very much enjoying the GLA 45. Yes - I did get rid of it because of the GTR. My intent was to daily drive the GTR. I soon discovered that wasn't practical, and so I picked up the GLA 45 as a daily driver.
if I could do it again and get another gla 45, I'd definitely get the aero pack ! it is a great daily driver. A GTR ,.though I would love it ,would be too wide as a daily where I live , but boy would I have a permanent smile on my face if i had one of those super cars !
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I've always loved the GLA45, reminds me of a spec B rally hatch.. I wish we got the actual A45 amg hatch here
I saw the new A35 is showing up today in the news LINK
Of course we wont get that as a hatch...
I just ordered us another 2019 GLA45.. doesnt seem many people order them anymore
I saw the new A35 is showing up today in the news LINK
Of course we wont get that as a hatch...
I just ordered us another 2019 GLA45.. doesnt seem many people order them anymore
You def. know your cars that's for sure.
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it is such a pity that you guys dont get the A45 hatch over there. for those that dont need the trunk space and ground clearance , the A45 is around gbp 5k cheaper and a bit sharper and faster. All that said though, while the GLA is more expensive , has more blind spots , it is bigger ,heavier , more practical , more comfortable without adaptive dampers and I would argue most importantly a little bit more fun because it reaches its limits a bit quicker than the A45. still it's a shame you guys dont get the choice because the A45 is an animal .
personally I would take the A35 hatch over the saloon any day and stick on a big fat aero kit on that bad boy !
personally I would take the A35 hatch over the saloon any day and stick on a big fat aero kit on that bad boy !
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I do lots of track days but I haven't taken many amgs of late.. Oddly the only I'd ever consider tracking are the cla/gla45 amg and the amg gt cars.
They make track pads for those but not many other recent amgs
They make track pads for those but not many other recent amgs