Kilometres travelled
Did you buy this car new or used?
Used
If used, what year did you buy it used?
2021
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
$46,000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
I wanted to upgrade my existing car by a few years and also drop the mileage way down. And still have something sporty looking. The CLA had significantly more power than my previous car Mercedes Benz C180 Coupe.
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
I loved the colour of it - ridiculous reason I know but it is a dark metallic blue with some very slight accents in red. The red is carried through to the interior with red sealtbelts and some read trim on the dash etc. I am a fan of coupe shapes and this car, even with four door still provides that for me. I also liked the sound of it.
What have you discovered since owning the car?
Positives are the fuel consumption, comfort of front seats and general smoothness of the car. The rear seats however, still suffer a lack of headroom but it IS a coupe and that is the trade off. It also took a while to get used to the quirky Gear Selector being on the steering column. Once you have done it for a while it becomes second nature though fun when you then drive another brand or even an older Mercedes that doesnt have the selector there - you tend to do a lot of impromptu indicating!
What do you like/dislike about the car?
I love the line of the body, the general shape and overall look. The car is easy to drive and has great acceleration when required. I love cleaning the car(yes, I am a freak of nature) and I really enjoy the comments I get from people. I do tend to keep my cars well groomed and this one always looks great with minimal effort. If there is one thing I dont like it is the screen with the camera and SatNav etc. While it is wonderfully positioned and clear - I still think it looks like it has been bolted on to the dash board. Other models I have had have had the screen blended into the dash - though, admittedly, much smaller.
Any other comments on the car?
For me its almost a perfect 10. I have had it for a couple of years now and I still really love it. Its a nice looking prestige car that is not too expensive, but delivers a lot for the cost.
Reliability
5
Features/technology
5
Performance/economy
4
Value for money
4
Overall rating
5
Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
I have owned several Mercedes models over the years and the reliability and quality has always been a major factor in returning to the brand. I've owned a number of other brands in the meantime and as soon as I move away from Mercedes, I regret it.