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The AMG genes really come out on the track. The little sedan's limits are easily approachable, even with the stability control completely defeated. If you aren't that confident about your own skills, AMG supplies a Sport mode that allows the car to slide around a bit before it pulls things back in with the brakes. Steering feel is some of the best I've experienced in a front/all-wheel-drive car, assistance is beautifully tuned, and turn-in is quick and linear. On-center resistance feels sure and positive—there is resistance immediately off center, and then it builds in the first few degrees. As you turn in a bit more, the resistance falls off some and the car starts to feel like it really wants to turn. At neutral throttle or with slight trail braking, the car rotates into corners around the center of the car. Turning in with the too much brake gives a decent amount of understeer. At the apex, the car keeps rotating until you pick up the throttle. If you are right at the limit, all four wheels drift out to the curb or, in off-camber or downhill turns, a little drift brings a stupid grin to your face.

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quote about the driving dynamics on the track.

 

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not entirely true. The Audi A3 and BMW 2 series and 3 series are getting good interest as well.

 

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There might be some CLA 250s in lots. Or for demo.

I don't think you will be able to try the AMG though.

I'm not even sure if they have any AMG models for test drives unless you buy one.

 

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Maybe I'll try walking in to a dealership and asking for a C63 AMG test drive. I'll probably never come back though.

 

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thats the thing. how can you tell how much money someone has from looking at them? I've walked into dealers before to buy a car in sweat pants and a tshirt.

 

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hahahaha. man whatever happened to DMX.