[vracer]

I drove the ATS with a very knowledgeable salesman. Even he could not convince me that CUE is ready for primetime. I drove their 'Prestige' model with the V6 (325 hp +/-). The bells and whistles are amazing and include a heads up display that has a bunch of different modes. The best feature is the magnetic ride shocks that stiffen/soften instantaneously.

The 325 ponies don't feel like they are all there, but there are strong rumors of a 'V' version with a blown V6, and I still can't get used to their exterior styling.

I have pre-ordered the CLA45, and it will probably end up just short of $60K, plus T&L. The bottom line is that this car would definitely save you some coins, and it is a worthy, but flawed, competitor. Of course the CLA ain't without flaws either.

 

[vracer]

Only one is a Mercedes-Benz.

So? Are you label shopping?

 

[vracer]

haha that is a good point, cadillac's objective is to come up with something to battle it out with bmw's new 4 series.

Except that the 4 is a two door. There is an ATS two door floating around, but my guess is that someone will stick a nail in it.

 

[vracer]

the CLA is nice but its only nice, CLA is a pretty girl with no personality..

That's what we in the US are waiting to find out, isn't it?