After 2500 miles lets get an honest review of the Mercedes CLA 200. Should you buy a brand new Mercedes CLA? What doesn't the dealer tell you? Do they really depreciate that much?
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@j.w.76643 жыл бұрын
Nice Review, btw just hold the closing door button so the key deactivates. It’s more secure to do this as the Signal will be turned off as well.
@carntrash99012 жыл бұрын
You don't know what you are talking about. If you are going to sling mud, maybe you should research first. For example: Manual mode IS available. Activate the "Dynamic Select" switch, and highlight the "Individual" mode tab. Now push the settings icon in the bottom left of the screen and then select the "Drive" tab. Scroll down to the bottom tab "Manual" and select. Now the car is in manual gear change only mode. I suggest before you provide a so called comprehensive test and review, you actually thoroughly research and learn the features of the vehicle, rather than make complaint that a feature is unavailable when it is actually a stock standard item. Furthermore, program a theme and activate when you get in the car. Have it in Economy mode. It cannot just change itself to sport mode. Again, learn the features do the research before slinging mud.
@Stevesautos2 жыл бұрын
Carnt With all the respect in the world, this is an opinion from driving the car, the average person doesn't know how to do all the things you instructed and if it isn't plain and simple then it's overly complicated which you shouldn't get from a car with this price tag. I stand by my review and have found that lot's of people have had the similar experiences. I'm not slinging mud, I love Merc, always have, sold hundreds of them, I just didn't like this one.
@ellemorgan13313 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’ve just bought a 21 plate 180 CLA, it’s awesome but heavy on petrol. I get 29 mpg, sexy as hell though.
@Stevesautos2 жыл бұрын
Hey Elle, have you considered a remap to improve the fuel economy?
@somethinguseful15812 жыл бұрын
Going to pick mine up this Saturday i cant wait
@profphilbell20753 ай бұрын
Measure the mpg yourself manually.
@anthonyosmond249310 ай бұрын
I have the same boot problem with my 2019 b class which has electric boot, i have mercedes me app to lock everything so you can do that, it will close and lock everything. Good tip about holding the lock button down tho. I will do that from now on.
@johnverstraeten90033 жыл бұрын
Very nice and for everyone recognizable review - the girlfriend :-)....too funny! Keep it up! Stand up car review comedy. I liked and subscribed.
@clydedigital9 ай бұрын
The boot problem sounds resolvable - someone below suggested you can hold the lock button to disable it. Almost all your other criticisms for me are reasons to like it. I’m not into cars or driving and, so, the more the car does for me, the better. I doubt if I’d ever use “sport” over “comfort” mode, for example. The problem of scraping speed bumps etc., is the biggest negative of all those you mentioned; I really hate doing that.
@Stevesautos9 ай бұрын
I have also been told that the Mercedes me app can sort out the boot issue also, what we need to understand is that when we get given random cars to test they don't usually come with manuals etc, and this was a brand new car at the time so very little info available, now lots of people have made videos about everything I mentioned here. I agree, the scraping is so frustrating.
@anthonyosmond249310 ай бұрын
Personally i think the cla shooting brake is a better buy and still looks great with more headroom in the back and a cavernous boot with the seats down. Same chassis etc virtually same weight.
@Stevesautos9 ай бұрын
One of the best looking estate cars on the market by far.
@alibelindir23422 жыл бұрын
Hi mate good video. How is this on the motorway? is it comfortable and quiet? Any wind noise? Thanks
@Stevesautos2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ali It's quite aerodynamic so wind noise was pretty good, if you do a fair few motorway miles then go for the diesel as I found the petrol's to lose the power band the closer to 70 mph it got.
@alibelindir23422 жыл бұрын
@@Stevesautos Thanks for the reply. I don't do many motorway miles mostly inner city but this does involve the London North Circular and dual carriage roads. I don't mind not going fast as long as its comfortable and quiet enough :)
@anthonyosmond249310 ай бұрын
Also i have found nobody that can map a 180, i have a manual gearbox and dont have an issue with power in a 180, its also very good on fuel up the motorway 50mpg is easily achievable driving at speed limit. I am thinking of getting a cla250e, just because i love the looks.
@Stevesautos9 ай бұрын
Theres a company in south wales that specialise in German cars that will remap it.
@ElSinatro2 жыл бұрын
would you recommend this for a cross-country drive?
@Stevesautos2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, no, Go for the diesel or better still an E-class
@J10Wilshere3 жыл бұрын
great review stephen. Any thoughts on the A200 hatchback amg line compared to this?
@ellemorgan13313 жыл бұрын
I swapped a 70 plate A200 for a 21 plate 180 CLA, the Cla is heavy on fuel and I get a lot of jealousy from other drivers, I’m often pushed off the road. I got it in white, wish I’d got a black one. The ambient lighting is great but reflection in mirror is a bit much. It’s very comfy and looks awesome, The boot is so big, couldn’t manage with the A200. Though the A200 was better on fuel. Miss the manual transmission, and IMO the gear lever in the CLA is backwards, the reverse is at the top and drive at the bottom. He’s right, the bum end is stunning, personally I’m really pleased, just the fuel useage is difficult. Never had issues with the paddles as he’s describing.
@J10Wilshere3 жыл бұрын
@@ellemorgan1331 Hey Elle, I was also looking at the CLA but I was slightly put off by Stephens review of it. I agree, it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing cars out there so I can imagine there is a lot of jealousy from other road users. I was leaning more towards the A200 as I wont be doing an awful lot of miles and I think its more suited to my needs. How did you find getting in and out of the A200? I am quite tall and have seen people say it is very low down. Did you like the drive of the A200?
@royaisthorpe18882 жыл бұрын
I have had a cla for two years now ,and I don't think you was in one regarding your video.
@Stevesautos2 жыл бұрын
Look at the video, that's a CLA....
@profphilbell20753 ай бұрын
You should get your car checked out. I have never had the problems you describe.
@Stevesautos2 ай бұрын
Not my car buddy, it was a dealer loan to make the video when it was new.
@profphilbell20752 ай бұрын
@@Stevesautos Fair enough. This car was clearly a lemon.
@jayryan14602 жыл бұрын
Terrible car. We traded it in after a few months. I dont really see where this car fits in. Not a everyday car for familys. Not comfy enough for business miles and slow as F for any fun