Welcome rojeliosgirl. What color did you reserve?
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My understanding is that it was only avail. in europe, which means you must be in europe?
The launch edition is supposed to have the below - didn't know the limited color option, but that said we can't buy it in the US as far as I know
Turbocharged, 208-hp inline-4 engine delivering 258 lb-ft of torque†
Key Highlights
Aggressive, four-door design with studded sport grille
Advanced dual-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
Front sport seats and three-spoke multifunction sport steering wheel
Full Bluetooth connectivity for music streaming and hands-free calling
mbrace2 in-vehicle technology suite with available Internet access
Available iPod/MP3 Media Interface, harman/kardon surround-sound system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with Traffic and Weather, and navigation with voice control
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST
Available Driver Assistance Package featuring DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control, Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist
Optional Sport Package includes sport bodystyling, 18-inch wheels and front sport brakes
I'd love to see pics of it!
The launch edition is supposed to have the below - didn't know the limited color option, but that said we can't buy it in the US as far as I know
Turbocharged, 208-hp inline-4 engine delivering 258 lb-ft of torque†
Key Highlights
Aggressive, four-door design with studded sport grille
Advanced dual-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
Front sport seats and three-spoke multifunction sport steering wheel
Full Bluetooth connectivity for music streaming and hands-free calling
mbrace2 in-vehicle technology suite with available Internet access
Available iPod/MP3 Media Interface, harman/kardon surround-sound system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with Traffic and Weather, and navigation with voice control
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST
Available Driver Assistance Package featuring DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control, Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist
Optional Sport Package includes sport bodystyling, 18-inch wheels and front sport brakes
I'd love to see pics of it!
Great info -- thanks -- so in effect it's a service recall and dealerships do the service install on arrival, or is it Benz corporate doing the work?
ie: Is it being treated as a "recall before delivery"?
Did he give you a sense of date for yours, since you're first?
Finally, do you have a go-pro, I'd love to see it 0-60 once you have it!
Joe
Don't think she wants to see you as much as she wants to see the car, but I won't speak for her
I wonder if you could demand something for free because of it.. you could play up the whole "how do I know you got it right this time, what if it has issues, what if it's a lemon, etc, etc". Maybe get a free key chain or somethingHey CLAJoe - anytime figured it would benefit more people if the word got out. All Edition ones were rerouted back to Corporate for the modifications just like you said - "recall before delivery". Dealers should have nothing to do in terms of getting parts installed.
The date should be "as early as Saturday, no later than Monday. I will personally be tracking this car's sale." - hah no pressure on my end. He makes it sound like he's giving it to me
I unfortunately don't have a Go Pro, but I just picked up a 5s so I can do some 120fps video recording for you all. Post it up to FB or something with a quick walk through. Whatever you guys want I'd be happy to do if I have time.
Edit: and yes, please, videos would be fantastic. I'd love to show your video off on the homepage.
Joe
What are you planning to customize on it once you get it? New rims? Tint? Any aftermarket programming or anything of the sort?Well trust me, I pushed him. We talked for almost a half an hour. The only thing he was willing to tell me after nudging him was "This is something the dealer could not change if we just sent it to them. We had to individually test each Edition 1 to make sure its up to standard or else we'd be doing our customers an injustice."
I am extremely curious myself. Wouldn't be it nice if we got extra power out of it? haha!
Joe
Right now I'm leasing it (tax purposes) but I want to see the Edition 1's changes in person. I know a lot of it is just cosmetic but who knows right now.
I've had a 2012 C250 Coupe where I had it tuned up. Increased the HP and what not but I didn't think it was worth the money.
My dealer said that the Edition 1 came pre-tinted...and since Factory tints are legal in CA - woot woot. I'd be happy with the stock blackened rims. Probably look into getting the illuminated star up front, maybe clock it up. But I'm getting the CLA for its gas savings too so not sure right now.
I JUST WANT THE CAR FIRST
Completely understand
Star would look sick!! Very nice touch
What's your commute that you're thinking gas? How far?
No worries, it's definitely on topic.
What kind of Audi are you selling, maybe someone wants it -- that said, why do you hate it?
I've heard that definitely that Cali's inventory is very low. Really based on population density plus the car was expected to be far more popular out there, climate, etc. We have some EU members that have CLA's in hand but they are a bit different, and a few that have accepted delivery of other CLA's that you could probe if you want some info, although sounds like you're only a few days away from your new pride and joy anyway.
Did the CLA cost you more in insurance than the Audi did?
Joe
I've never liked the audi drive. It's also the sound of the engine for me. I'm not a fan of VW or Audi engines. They just don't purr right for me.
That said, you have nice taste in cars
That said, you have nice taste in cars
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