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10 October 2013, 01:58 PM
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AP 26400 or CLA 45
Hi folks! I need your thoughts and advice for my decision. I am thinking of getting the new CLA 45 AMG, but my heart is telling me to get the AP 26400 SS , and get a Fiat Abarth for the other half.
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10 October 2013, 02:04 PM
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Get the AMG, I think you have enough APs
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10 October 2013, 02:06 PM
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I'd never choose a car over the watch.
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10 October 2013, 02:19 PM
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I agree with Mike! Get the AP!
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10 October 2013, 02:22 PM
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Ap!
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10 October 2013, 03:25 PM
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With the watch you'll get most of your money back.
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10 October 2013, 05:08 PM
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i wouldnt get a Fiat for anyone that I cared about for their safety
if you have to choose one or the other, watches hold their value better as im sure you know |
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10 October 2013, 05:10 PM
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AP.
Car is just a waste of money!! |
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10 October 2013, 05:22 PM
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10 October 2013, 07:22 PM
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common sense.. come on now :)
Fiat 500 least safe vehicle to drive according to insurance website [w/video] http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/30/f...nsurance-webs/ |
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10 October 2013, 07:29 PM
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10 October 2013, 07:42 PM
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It got 5 stars from NCAP and the highest score in every category from the IIFHS...they don't just give scores like that willy nilly. If you are going to get a small car - then a 500 is perfectly safe.  ...back on topic though... I would get the CLA45 over the AP. |
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10 October 2013, 07:48 PM
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The AP (if bought used) will keep its value much better than the Merc.
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10 October 2013, 07:54 PM
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I'm not a car person, no matter what keeps its value the most if you already have a vehicle then I'd say go for the AP.
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10 October 2013, 08:04 PM
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AP + Abarth is the way to go.
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10 October 2013, 08:44 PM
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AP! No doubt.
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10 October 2013, 09:51 PM
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AP + abrath!
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10 October 2013, 10:56 PM
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If you have already had a vehicle, I'd say AP + Abarth. It spells Win-Win!
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11 October 2013, 12:16 AM
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Interesting that in 17 replies, I am the only one to have picked an AMG. May I am not too AP addicted or this CLA AMG is really appealing to me.
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11 October 2013, 12:20 AM
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For what it's worth, the reviews I've read on the CLA45 seem to be kind of eh. I agree they look pretty nice. I'd consider one for a daily in a few years after they take their usual MB depreciation.
If you love the car, do it. Otherwise, I'd expect that in a few years, the CLA45 would have lost enough money that you could have bought a 44mm SS with that cash! |
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11 October 2013, 12:28 AM
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I'll take watches over cars anyday. Cant stand the depreciation on cars
 Edit: although the new M4 does have my attention |
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11 October 2013, 12:34 AM
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11 October 2013, 01:08 AM
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I'd go with the AMG, but I'm biased, as they are my other passion!
(You can't drive the watch by the way lol) 
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11 October 2013, 02:12 AM
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Only dwarf can fit in those back seats!
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11 October 2013, 03:17 AM
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Used M3 sedan is a much better car overall unless you're anti-BMW. That V8 alone is worth the price.
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11 October 2013, 04:00 AM
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Depending on how many other pieces you have, if you already have a decent number of watches I would go with the CLA
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11 October 2013, 04:40 AM
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AMG Mercedes = crazy depreciation
I'd love to have an E55 or E63 wagon for hauling stuff (and hauling a$$!) but I would never buy a new AMG. And the CLA is based on a FWD premise which seems antithetical to the AMG ethos. Perhaps the AP + CPO AMG? |
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11 October 2013, 04:41 AM
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Like I said before, CLA 45 would make for a decent daily car in a few years when it's $25K. |
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11 October 2013, 05:15 AM
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AP 26400 or CLA 45
I drove the A45 amg two days ago... Get the car! It's a fantastic drive
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11 October 2013, 07:55 AM
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People will laugh at you in a Fiat.
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