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M235 Rear-ended and a big appreciation for BMWs
My son was rear-ended Wednesday morning resulting only in an Upper and Lower bumper replacement. My son took a pretty big jolt to the point he still hit his head on the steering wheel with the seatbelt on. I would have thought it was a lot more damage but Budd's BMW had it thoroughly checked and beyond the bumper replacement there was no further damage whatsoever under the skin. The lady that hit him was supposed to follow him to the Collision Reporting Centre but took off after he had gotten her info (good thing) and never bothered to report it. I guess she'll be getting a phone call from the police and her insurance company.
Anyways, I got him a CLA250 with an AMG Pkg to get him by until the M235 is repaired. Took the CLA out for a ride this evening and it's very obvious as to why we love our BMW's and it also reinforces what a good bang we get for our buck with the M235. Our M235 xDrive in comparison to the CLA250 with AMG Pkg is superior in all aspects which include handling, performance, interior and technology. To be honest I couldn't find one thing about the CLA that I liked. I guess our family is stuck on the brand. Last edited by X54TH; 01-19-2017 at 08:22 PM.. |
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He's 24. I helped him out with his car. He was very unhappy. Our intent was to buy it after the lease. We've put in a Dinan Chip, CAI, clear 3M the entire hood, fenders, bumper and bunch of other stuff. I don't think the damage will be much over $1,000. It sucks especially when it's relatively new. The main thing is that he is OK. The M235 is a great safe vehicle.
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Sorry to hear about your accident; not much you could do but chuck it up to 's*it happens..' Also, I got into a minor rear end accident (my fault) on 07/2016 and I'm still waiting for a replacement bumper that I am being told (every month) that is on national backorder. Can you please keep us updated with the progress of your repair, so I could gauge if the dealer is being truthful about the bumper. Thanks.
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01-20-2017, 07:17 AM | #6 |
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That is the kind of hit that can give you a pretty good concussion (or cervical neck injuries). If he's having any symptoms, get it checked out; if still w/i 48hrs, and symptomatic, get a CT scan just to rule out something more serious. Check for balance/vestibular issues too (e.g. dizzy or off balance, especially with turning or repositioning the head; double vision or focusing problems). By the sound of this you are days out from the accident, so out of the woods for the really serious stuff, but still good to document this - most concussions resolve fully, but if they don't they can be a long term issue and it is hell to try to go back and document it for liability purposes w/o med records.
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And on a lighter note, I also thought the CLA was a POS when I cross shopped it against the 2. The interior had me hearing Bee Gees music, but the driving feel was what killed it - I've driven livelier trucks. Sort of a relief, because I was really having a problem with the ambiance/demographic, not quite ready to become 'a Mercedes driver'. Did get a kick out of the fact that it was the only high end dealership that had posted info sheets about the federal regulations for reporting cash-equivalent transactions ("sorry dude, you can't pay for that with a sack full of loose hundreds" has now become "no sir, a stack of bearer bonds won't do either...").
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01-20-2017, 08:30 AM | #8 |
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It helps to understand the strategic role the CLA plays in the MB showroom. A local MB dealer (with whom we used to do business) told me when a 40-50 year old man and his teenage daughter walk in the showroom, he already knows they are headed to the CLA for what may be her first car. The car was developed with clear cost targets to try to entice a young generation which MB research showed they were not attracting. And, they are not targeting the young "driving enthusiast", but rather hoping to evolve an image of "youthful, sporty, contemporary" for their entry vehicles. "Sporty" in this context means swoopy sheetmetal and red seat belts. As a prior MB owner, I cannot relate how many surveys and online chats MB conducted on the issue of being "youthful" versus all the adjectives relating to old/traditional. The CLA focus was on a combination of exterior design, the nameplate, and being able to have a "Mercedes Benz" for the price of a Honda Accord. Remember the launch headlines? UNDER $30,000!! The resulting buyer profile does not include high levels of discrimination for vehicle dynamics...they are busy thinking about the nameplate.
BTW, a very fortunate 24 y/o in this thread! Not a bad way to "get him by" while your BMW is repaired, notwithstanding my above comments.
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Took a cla for a spin before buying my M235i. it felt lifeless.
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You may be thinking of the Infiniti Q30, a small crossover built in the U.K. on the underpinnings of the MB GLA, subsequently derived from the CLA platform.
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What packages did the CLA have? The basic package is not that great.... My gf has a CLA AMG fuly loaded and its an amazing car ... That being said i would still pick the M240
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I may have been a bit harsh with my experience and maybe another model in the MB line up would have been a better comparison. There is one thing my son pointed out that he really liked in the CLA250 which was the Apple CarPlay which he wished he had in his M235. I can see where this is going to go...we'll probably pass down his M235 to his sister who has an older 3 series convertible as he convinces me to get an M240 for the Apple CarPlay. Just so everyone knows I am the only one in our entire family who doesn't drive a BMW. Not sure why that is because I think its a great brand and loved every one that we've owned. I guess it gives me something to look forward to when I am told to fill them up. My son is suppose to get his M235 back on Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll let everyone know how the repair went as well as the cost. I have a funny feeling the rental may cost more than the repair. Oh, BTW, he went to the doctor to be on the safe side and he's ok. It's been documented anyway. |
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Car was picked up this evening. All is good I think as it was too dark to really notice but these guys at Budds do a great job and stand by their work with a lifetime warranty. Total cost including interior detailing was $2,300.
After driving the car for a minute both my son and I appreciated even more how well the M235 performs as well as the interior design. We both felt that the GLA 250 and the M235 are very different vehicles. |
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