Driving a base GLA today, AMA.

"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/20/2018 at 14:17 • Filed to: bad ideas, mercedes-benz

DISCUSSION (23)

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 14:23

Is it clean?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 14:27

Does it make you feel smugly superior and rich, because you’re driving the famed 3 pointed star

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 14:28

Is it better in any objective ways than a top-trim Hyundai Tucson?

Spanfeller is a twat > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 14:33

Do the seats suckk

RPM esq. > Spanfeller is a twat
11/20/2018 at 14:48

Very much!

RPM esq. > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
11/20/2018 at 14:48

It is objectively worse in most ways.

RPM esq. > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/20/2018 at 14:49

Absolutely not , because it has fake leather and hard plastics and no sunroof.

RPM esq. > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
11/20/2018 at 14:49

Yes, very.

Spanfeller is a twat > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 14:49

Then I wasn’t wrong in my review!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 14:52

Honestly, the cleanliness of courtesy vehicles and dealerships is really what makes me want a Mercedes or BMW.

At Ford, even if you have like, a GT350R or something you get the same focus sedan full of farts and boogers and the dealer calls you to ask if you want to trade up to a new Ecosport every few months.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 15:00

Does the front badge light up?

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
11/20/2018 at 15:04

They keep trying to sell me an Edge.

RPM esq. > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
11/20/2018 at 15:05

Yeah, it’s nice. W hile I waited for them to process my paperwork and warmed my hands by the gas fireplace a nice lady made me a cappuccino , and then I wandered around sipping it and looked at the new G63.

RPM esq. > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
11/20/2018 at 15:06

Thankfully, no.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 15:11

I didn’t expect any another answer LOL

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 15:17

I went to look at BMW’s one time, like, super serious for buying. They made me a latte and treated me so well.

It’s really stuck in my mind.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 15:19

IIRC: That option is only really available on the base models. I think that’s telling.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 15:48

Did something break? Or are you buying something new?

RPM esq. > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
11/20/2018 at 15:49

Just in for a service.

GoodIdeaAtTheTime > RPM esq.
11/20/2018 at 18:55

I had one. Key word, HAD. I now have a 14 year old Xterra. A nd a 20 year old Subaru. Both are much more muchier in every way. My old slammed Mini Cooper was more comfortable on long trips. And got better gas mileage too... just saying.

RPM esq. > GoodIdeaAtTheTime
11/20/2018 at 19:08

I hope you don’t think I chose this.

pip bip - choose Corrour > RPM esq.
11/21/2018 at 05:43

how well does it hoon?

RPM esq. > pip bip - choose Corrour
11/21/2018 at 11:19

This will sound like I’m damning it with faint praise, but for a crossover, it’s actually not bad in this department. That’s because it’s basically just a lifted A-class...which is why I also don’t understand who it’s for. If I wanted a crossover, I’d want it to be one step bigger so it’s more usable for cargo and such , like a Q5. If I wanted a smaller 4-door hatchback, I’d want it to be hatchback height so it’s more fun to drive, like a GTI or Focus ST/RS. I can assure you the GLA gains nothing in visibility from being slightly higher, which is usually why people say they like small crossovers as far as I can tell.