"SwedishPimple;3716041]Yep, I live in Mich and FWD or AWD is basically a necessity at least for a daily driver."



Just curious, snow tires or no?

 

Just got back from dealer who quoted me ~$34k for a premium g37x, but no navi. They did state they want to get a deal done by year-end.

I still think I can get it down closer to $32k, am I crazy?

Also, dealer mentioned with AWD on this you don't need snow tires.

 

Get that Navigation.....walk from that deal

 

I'm getting ready soon to buy a used (not CPO) 2010 G37X for about 18-19k OTD

 

Does AWD help you brake, or coast steer on snow/ice?

 

I've heard mixed reviews on CLA, but essentially it's based on an econobox A-class. And it shows. Driving dynamics are nowhere close to a G37, material quality is average at best and sub-par in places. FWD is a no-no, endless under-steer. And it won't get 30mpg, realistically. Figure low to mid 20s. Also, with the same options you are looking at around $40-42 for a CLA250. Mind you it only hasa 2.0L turbo under the hood.
Not. Worth. It.
G37x is a far better (and better-looking imho) choise. Go with Infiniti. If you really want a Merc, just wait till you can afford an E63 AMG S model. It's got AWD

 

Get the Navi for $34k price or should that be lower as well?

Thanks.

 

I agree you get more car for the money with the G37, but fuel efficiency is a big difference based on CLA user reviews. But you pay for 30+ mpg with sluggish 1st/2nd gears.

 

Sounds like you may want to decide what's more important to you. My G replaced an 04 Acura TSX. Loved that car and it served the purpose at the time well- especially when I was driving 20K miles/year since it easily got 29-31 MPG. Gas mileage is not a G strong suit, but I love the upgrade and don't mind getting low 20's b/c the power is invigorating. Honestly, that power leads to many of us getting worse mileage than we "could" get.

 

i want my cake and be able to eat it too

In all seriousness, I like both aspects but don't think I could deal with sluggish early gears. Also, I "only" drive 26 miles round trip to work so not a deal killer.

Now just trying to price it out and get best end of year deal on a G37x with premium and preferably navi.

 

CLA250 barely gets 25mpg in real-world driving, as per Car And Driver.
Sure it's a better fuel economy than G37's, but not by much. Not worth giving up performance, luxury and fun to drive for, in my opinion.

 

I have a 10 mile roundtrip to work now and wish it was longer b/c of the G

 

"Do you get a real Mercedes for that money? Yes.
But for the discriminating driver, not a real good one."


The bottom-feeding Benz - latimes.com


Sounds like an enthusiast would pass.

 

I don't want to turn my own thread into a pissing match, but that was one of the articles I read that made me start to look around. After almost a year of being in love with the CLA, I think I'm going to switch to G37x by end of year. It is just more car for the money right now.

 

Dknt get it without the nav as that has the bluetooth and such with it.
I paid 30k for a '12 x coupe with 22k miles. All nav and such..Non sport thou