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Old 10-01-2013, 08:08 PM   #65
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Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner View Post
Interesting comment, I didn't even think of that.

In fact, could this be a head-fake of sorts... an attempt to get GM to diminish the shining reputation that Cadillac has finally re-earned?

I mean... it is easier for MB to brush off a model like the CLA 250 as an experiment. While Cadillac might get labeled 'cheap' again... which took them a revolution to get over last time.

(thinking out loud)
MB is walking a fine line there. Ultimately, the reason for the CLA is the same as the reason for the Cimarron 30 years ago. Whether or not there is a difference in the end depends on the execution.

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It's all about the MPG..... My wife and I picked up a Nissan Leaf, 100% electric, 80-90 mile range on a charge. Projected electric bill to go up about 60 bucks a month, or one tank of gas.
So, the question becomes, how long will it take to break even on the price difference between that and a Versa, and will the batteries last half that long?
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