good bye camaro hello mercedes

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by kniffin3

just the regular cal 250 but with the amg appearance package. if i had the money for what a cla 45 amg cost id be driving a corvette and not caring about the gas money

You just said that your dad can get you the best deal on anything but you just settled because you didn't get the one you really wanted . You're not making any sense. But on to the Mercedes site you go

[EFI]

And the Merc at $30,000 is about the same price as the 1LT with a few options. How is the OP not saving money?

Somehow I don't think he's getting 30k trade in for his V6. Put TT&L on top of that and you're looking at 32-33k.

How long will it take the OP to break even if he ends up saving $100/month but spent an extra 6k to get the new car?

[5thGenOwner]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Hopefully GM has enough sense not to follow with Cadillac. There's a reason the Buick brand exists.

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)

[JasonK]

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.

[2010SLVRBULIT]

I guess if you're looking for a sedan..

[wakespeak]

Originally Posted by EFI

Somehow I don't think he's getting 30k trade in for his V6. Put TT&L on top of that and you're looking at 32-33k.

How long will it take the OP to break even if he ends up saving $100/month but spent an extra 6k to get the new car?

LOL this point exactly. You'll never break even on fuel savings, especially if the CLA is traded early as well. I am also guessing the CLA will get 16-18 mpg if it is driven in the same manner as the Camaro. I am not saying I haven't been guilty of justifying a purchase on similar quicksand reasoning either, but now I just say I need a sedan or wanted a different car.

[Sales @ CAI Inc]

Congrats on the new car!

[Zabo]

Have fun with the CLA.

Could have just budgeted 100/mo to 93 octane gas like I did and actually cause the car to weigh less. 18.2mpg with 5.5 gallons in the tank at a time and no f'ks given.

[fielderLS3]

Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

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.

Originally Posted by JasonK

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?

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by EFI

Somehow I don't think he's getting 30k trade in for his V6. Put TT&L on top of that and you're looking at 32-33k.

How long will it take the OP to break even if he ends up saving $100/month but spent an extra 6k to get the new car?

Originally Posted by wakespeak

LOL this point exactly. You'll never break even on fuel savings, especially if the CLA is traded early as well. I am also guessing the CLA will get 16-18 mpg if it is driven in the same manner as the Camaro. I am not saying I haven't been guilty of justifying a purchase on similar quicksand reasoning either, but now I just say I need a sedan or wanted a different car.

If the OP isn't plopping $6,000 in cash down to cover the depreciation, that was simply lost money. You can very easily roll that into the transaction and make the loss invisible. It will eventually catch up to you, but in this case you just look at the new car, it's payment and the gas bill.

Don't disagree with either of your points as you are correct. But unless the OP is writing a check for that depreciation, it doesn't much matter.

[christianmotox]

We'll, where is this Mercedes OP? I saw the tittle and I thought you trade it in.

[roorback]

Originally Posted by LBreezie

isnt that the car i saw on a commercial starting at 28,000? I wouldn't trade A camaro for that thing, but its your choice.
edit: Yeah it is... In my opinion the new Buick Regal Turbo II blows the doors off the Mercedes CLA and has better luxury/styling

+1 Except you can't get a Regal anywhere near 30k.

[camguynj]

Originally Posted by kniffin3

well everyone sad to say but time to get rid of the camaro. trading it in for the new 2014 mercedes cla 250. ive been spending close to $500 a month on gas so the 38 mpg sold me. and for starting at 30k its a great car.

Anyone else looking at the new CLA?

I'm thinking of going to a Benz myself when I get a little older ... I'm only 65 now

[midnighter]

I wouldn't trade my Camaro for anything smaller than an E class.