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Old May 14, 2016 | 08:22 PM
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New to GLA45 - Need advice

Hi there, I am new to the GLA45 but not to MB - had a 2010 S63 but got out of it after reliability issues.... I am now looking at a CPO 2015 GLA45 with very low miles for a great price (45K) and am cross shopping it with the 2016 golf R and a 2015 Infiniti Q70sx 5.6 (I know... totally different car).

I would love some input from owners if cross shopped with the golf R or if anyone has any experience with the Infiniti M56/Q70. The Q70 is also 45K, the R is 40K...my budget is 45K and I am looking to own for at least 5 own for a min. of 5 years.

I like the GLA45 but am worried about reliability (although it will be covered for 4 years). The Infiniti is also CPO...
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Old May 15, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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Hi there, I am new to the GLA45 but not to MB - had a 2010 S63 but got out of it after reliability issues.... I am now looking at a CPO 2015 GLA45 with very low miles for a great price (45K) and am cross shopping it with the 2016 golf R and a 2015 Infiniti Q70sx 5.6 (I know... totally different car).

I would love some input from owners if cross shopped with the golf R or if anyone has any experience with the Infiniti M56/Q70. The Q70 is also 45K, the R is 40K...my budget is 45K and I am looking to own for at least 5 own for a min. of 5 years.

I like the GLA45 but am worried about reliability (although it will be covered for 4 years). The Infiniti is also CPO...
Thanks!
OK I have pretty much eliminated the Infiniti... stuck with the 45 and a new golf R. Has anyone here considered the R?
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stay with the 45 much better performance.
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 07:51 PM
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Golf R

The Golf R is likely to understeer if you track the car. The Golf R is going to feel smaller.

I love my GLA45. After having it 6 months, there is no way I would compare it to a Golf R. It's a step above IMHO.
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