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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
I don't see M235i as a direct competitor to the CLA 45 AMG, although people will make that assumption like they have compared the A45 AMG to the M135i.
Just to think the M235i coupe could even better the CLA AMG or A3 Sedan dynamically. And even though it is not direct competition it could be the more satisfying and also a bargain?
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I sure think they are...although as you say they are very different cars.
One is AWD, 4 cylinder, 360 hp, double clutch at 47.5k
One is RWD, 6 cylinder, 315 hp, manual at idk price I would say maybe 42k?
Me, I want a fun car for under 50k tops and want performance while still maintaining luxury. That is why I am looking at M235i, and CLA45 AMG instead of something like a mustang.
Both of these cars fit the bill (and so does the S3, but that is not due until later next year).
As you say though, the M235i seems like it will be a much better value.
I built my CLA45 AMG, and it has
base (47,500) + recaro seats (2250) + red brakes (300) + AMG Exhaust (450) + AMG Night Styling (750) - 1,000 discount = ~50K.
That is all I really need in a car. I don't care about navigation and other electronic goodies (seat warmer, etc).
Hopefully the M235i + LSD + PPK + leather seats are lower then that...