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Old 11 January 2015, 06:22 PM
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Old 11 January 2015, 06:24 PM
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excellent choice, i love these




although a 12 year old wrx wagon is faster
Old 11 January 2015, 06:27 PM
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lovely car but whats the build quality like? and god-forbid should something go wrong when its out of warranty
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Thanks.

I'm a chav, so this was always going to be the ONLY choice available to me.

My Subaru that I'm selling is faster, but who cares. Been there and done that.... several times over with the Subaru thing.
Old 11 January 2015, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
lovely car but whats the build quality like? and god-forbid should something go wrong when its out of warranty

Build quality is fine, apart from a few that suffer with some rattles...... when you've driven Scoobs for over 10yrs, you come to expect that. lol


It's a weekend blaster mate, so I doubt it will get enough use to "go wrong".
Old 11 January 2015, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaun
Build quality is fine, apart from a few that suffer with some rattles...... when you've driven Scoobs for over 10yrs, you come to expect that. lol


It's a weekend blaster mate, so I doubt it will get enough use to "go wrong".
fair comment,would look nicer in 3 door guise imho
Old 11 January 2015, 06:37 PM
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Old 11 January 2015, 06:38 PM
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Can i ask why you bought this rather than say an BMW M3/4 ?
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first one ive seen in black,have to say it looks great. the red calipers yum....
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
fair comment,would look nicer in 3 door guise imho

Which means it probably wouldn't go in my garage (well it would, but I probably wouldn't be able to get out of it), so it's of benefit to me that it's 5 door.
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Originally Posted by Shaun
Which means it probably wouldn't go in my garage (well it would, but I probably wouldn't be able to get out of it), so it's of benefit to me that it's 5 door.
do they do a 3 door version?
Old 11 January 2015, 06:43 PM
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Nice, especially in black. Well played Shaun.
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is this the one from sytners at sixfields?
Old 11 January 2015, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by richie001
Can i ask why you bought this rather than say an BMW M3/4 ?

Many reasons, although the M3/4 is awesome.


More to buy.
More to run and maintain.
No way could I get out of the M4 in my garage.
Too common (or they will be if not already).
Guaranteed to loose a shedload in depreciation.


Above all else I think the A45 is perfect for what I want.


This will be quicker down a B road.... and to be honest, that's my fun driving will be.


Apart from some practical things, I actually love what the A45 is all about.


I've also just got the A45 on an interest free deal.... that was the icing on the cake for me. Saves me tying all the capital up without any financial penalties.
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
is this the one from sytners at sixfields?

Northampton?
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shreksta,
Afraid not..... 5 door only.

Maz,
Thanks mate.
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Originally Posted by Shaun
shreksta,
Afraid not..... 5 door only.
seems more common these days
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Originally Posted by Shaun
Thanks.

I'm a chav, so this was always going to be the ONLY choice available to me.

My Subaru that I'm selling is faster, but who cares. Been there and done that.... several times over with the Subaru thing.

I dare you to have the wheels re-painted in gold...pay homage to the Scooby days LOL
Old 11 January 2015, 06:57 PM
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Nice one; looks great in black!
Old 11 January 2015, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaun
Northampton?
sorry riverside i mean near billing.
Old 11 January 2015, 06:58 PM
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Looks good to me! I think the A45 looks the dogs and in black looks just epic. Enjoy!
Old 11 January 2015, 07:05 PM
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fat-thomas,
That's the one. You local then?

Fabioso,
I wasn't overly keen on black, but once I saw it in the flesh I now think it's the best colour. It looks so aggressive.
Old 11 January 2015, 07:35 PM
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Gorgeous Shaun... Enjoy

Martin
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Originally Posted by Fabioso
Looks good to me! I think the A45 looks the dogs and in black looks just epic. Enjoy!
Whereas I chose the most subtle colour which almost hides the M135i bits.
Different strokes...!
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We're all different for sure.

For me it needed to be a in ya face, which is one of the reasons why I wasn't attracted to the M135i.

Like you say, different strokes for different folks.

Martin,
Thanks.
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Happy cleaning Shaun, I'd recommend ordering a footrest from these guys as it will save the carpet getting worn

http://www.bustanut.com.au/shop/merc...gory=Footrests

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Originally Posted by Shaun
Done!


What a lovely motor.

My only gripe with this car is the lack of a manual option.
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Originally Posted by thenewgalaxy
What a lovely motor.

My only gripe with this car is the lack of a manual option.
It has a manual mode, best of both worlds.
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Ahhh found it.... U know summit we must be linked lol this was my other choice black, looks awesome..

What's extras does it have, watch the heads turn shaun, my wife's actually gets embarrassed at the amount of people who stop and point it's quite weird.

Yes I know it's only a aclass but their like rockin hoss poo with aero I've saw one last week for the first time in skipton....

Remap?
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
excellent choice, i love these




although a 12 year old wrx wagon is faster
This made me chuckle... As I remember the thread lol


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