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BlueRoyaloak · 10 October 2013, 01:58 PM

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.

HKRolexFans · 10 October 2013, 02:04 PM

Get the AMG, I think you have enough APs

kilyung · 10 October 2013, 02:06 PM

I'd never choose a car over the watch.

Hairdude1 · 10 October 2013, 02:19 PM

I agree with Mike! Get the AP!

codecow · 10 October 2013, 02:22 PM

Ap!

ra's ag · 10 October 2013, 03:25 PM

With the watch you'll get most of your money back.

mspeed76 · 10 October 2013, 05:08 PM

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

SamGMT · 10 October 2013, 05:10 PM

AP.
Car is just a waste of money!!

diver2012 · 10 October 2013, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeed76

i wouldnt get a Fiat for anyone that I cared about for their safety

Why not? It has a 5 star NCAP rating.

mspeed76 · 10 October 2013, 07:22 PM

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/

AK797 · 10 October 2013, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra's ag

With the watch you'll get most of your money back.

Yup, I was just talking with my family about how to spend a small inheritance we may soon get and I argued for a watch, not popular obviously, or a deposit on a flat for investment. Naturally a car came up but the terrible depreciation, esp when we on the forums work so hard to preserve the value of our watches, really put me off the idea.

diver2012 · 10 October 2013, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeed76

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/

It clearly isn't the least safe vehicle drive - that's just nonsense.

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.

bayerische · 10 October 2013, 07:48 PM

The AP (if bought used) will keep its value much better than the Merc.

FeelingTheBlues · 10 October 2013, 07:54 PM

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.

Cru Jones · 10 October 2013, 08:04 PM

AP + Abarth is the way to go.

masterserg · 10 October 2013, 08:44 PM

AP! No doubt.

Lamkyle · 10 October 2013, 09:51 PM

AP + abrath!

orangedial · 10 October 2013, 10:56 PM

If you have already had a vehicle, I'd say AP + Abarth. It spells Win-Win!

HKRolexFans · 11 October 2013, 12:16 AM

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.

s14roller · 11 October 2013, 12:20 AM

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!

singe89 · 11 October 2013, 12:28 AM

I'll take watches over cars anyday. Cant stand the depreciation on cars

Edit: although the new M4 does have my attention

diver2012 · 11 October 2013, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKRolexFans

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.

I also picked the CLA

BZA · 11 October 2013, 01:08 AM

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)

Lamkyle · 11 October 2013, 02:12 AM

Only dwarf can fit in those back seats!

bzabodyn · 11 October 2013, 03:17 AM

Used M3 sedan is a much better car overall unless you're anti-BMW. That V8 alone is worth the price.

BZ

simongpaez · 11 October 2013, 04:00 AM

Depending on how many other pieces you have, if you already have a decent number of watches I would go with the CLA

lig · 11 October 2013, 04:40 AM

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?

s14roller · 11 October 2013, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzabodyn

Used M3 sedan is a much better car overall unless you're anti-BMW. That V8 alone is worth the price.

BZ

I'd agree with this statement. I have had a few M3s including the E9x variant and while I have driven a few C63 AMGs, they just don't feel the same. They look pretty and have an awesome stock exhaust tone, but put them in some corners and the difference is pretty apparent.

Like I said before, CLA 45 would make for a decent daily car in a few years when it's $25K.

lovej · 11 October 2013, 05:15 AM

I drove the A45 amg two days ago... Get the car! It's a fantastic drive

Coolcamden · 11 October 2013, 07:55 AM

People will laugh at you in a Fiat.

10 October 2013, 01:58 PM	#1
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	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.

10 October 2013, 07:48 PM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The AP (if bought used) will keep its value much better than the Merc. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

10 October 2013, 07:54 PM	#14
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	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. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 October 2013, 08:44 PM	#16
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	AP! No doubt. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

11 October 2013, 01:08 AM	#23
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	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) __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

10 October 2013, 02:04 PM	#2
HKRolexFans "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: David Location: Hong Kong Watch: R-A-P-I-O Posts: 289	Get the AMG, I think you have enough APs

10 October 2013, 02:06 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd never choose a car over the watch.

10 October 2013, 02:19 PM	#4
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I agree with Mike! Get the AP!

10 October 2013, 02:22 PM	#5
codecow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Le Mans Posts: 5,452	Ap!

10 October 2013, 03:25 PM	#6
ra's ag "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Location: NYC & Scottsdale Watch: The next one... Posts: 296	With the watch you'll get most of your money back.

10 October 2013, 05:08 PM	#7
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 613	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

10 October 2013, 05:10 PM	#8
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	AP. Car is just a waste of money!!

10 October 2013, 07:22 PM	#10
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 613	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/

10 October 2013, 08:04 PM	#15
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,531	AP + Abarth is the way to go.

10 October 2013, 09:51 PM	#17
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	AP + abrath!

10 October 2013, 10:56 PM	#18
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	If you have already had a vehicle, I'd say AP + Abarth. It spells Win-Win!

11 October 2013, 12:16 AM	#19
HKRolexFans "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: David Location: Hong Kong Watch: R-A-P-I-O Posts: 289	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.

11 October 2013, 12:20 AM	#20
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	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!

11 October 2013, 12:28 AM	#21
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	I'll take watches over cars anyday. Cant stand the depreciation on cars Edit: although the new M4 does have my attention

11 October 2013, 02:12 AM	#24
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Only dwarf can fit in those back seats!

11 October 2013, 03:17 AM	#25
bzabodyn 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 795	Used M3 sedan is a much better car overall unless you're anti-BMW. That V8 alone is worth the price. BZ

11 October 2013, 04:00 AM	#26
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	Depending on how many other pieces you have, if you already have a decent number of watches I would go with the CLA

11 October 2013, 04:40 AM	#27
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,612	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?

11 October 2013, 05:15 AM	#29
lovej "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: James Location: Melbourne Watch: 15400 Posts: 246	AP 26400 or CLA 45 I drove the A45 amg two days ago... Get the car! It's a fantastic drive

11 October 2013, 07:55 AM	#30
Coolcamden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 298	People will laugh at you in a Fiat.

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