I got a call from my friend during day telling me that they were launching a Merc A class at Melrose today. He saw an A 200 and he was very impressed and excited about what he saw. Any idea when are they going to be available at dealerships? I can't wait to see this baby. He says its nicer in metal and pictures don't do justice to this car. I can see that beauty on photos it must be really beautiful in live. I think this car is going to give a 1 Series and A3 a run for their money.
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satanboy
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not likely
Quantum Theory
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Very likely actually.
wikk3d88
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Pricelist and arb info as per MBSA salesman
Messugga
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It's a chunk cheaper than BMW. I'm seriously considering this thing. Curious as to the price on the A200, which goes for quite a bit more than the A180 in Oz.
Edit - Oh, there's the prices now
wikk3d88
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I suggest you price the equivalent Audi A3, VW Golf and others in this segment
Prices are silly no doubt.
Messugga
Honorary Master
Geez feels like only months ago the 3 in 3-series stood for 300K in my mindC-class is closer to R400k, as is BMW's 3-series. Cars got expensive lately.
Who in their right mind would pay close to half a million for a mid sized family sedan?
I don't get it every 25year old drives a GTI! Are they robbing banks?
wikk3d88
Expert Member
Plenty of people, judging by their sales numbers
Messugga
Honorary Master
More people than those willing to drop close to R500k on a Golf, and considering how many Golf R's I've seen on the road along with new BMW 3-series, it seems people have cash to burn. Or I'm in the wrong line of work. Who knows?
Quantum Theory
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Entry model is only slightly more than the top Hyundai i30... No brainer really. Especially if those prices include the 120000 km motorplan.
wikk3d88
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They include a full maintenance plan, not the previous malarky that saw you pay in percentages as the mileage increased
Fixed it for you.
Unless 80% of people driving past me are footballers in europe on weekends.
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
Great. Sold.
satanboy
Psychonaut seven
From the BMW.co.za website
R360k for 320i 6-speed Manual (before R40K discount)
R360k for 320i 6-speed Manual (before R40K discount)
wikk3d88
Expert Member
FYI
as per MBSA Salesman
http://www.mercedes-benz.co.za/cont...fter-Sales/Quality_Service/overview.0001.html
Brawler
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It would be my choice as well. It's a beaut.
One thing to consider is that although prices have gone up (a lot) most of these cars have grown quite a lot and have jumped a class. The current 3 series is bigger than the 5 series of not so long ago and has a lot more features to.
That is great news.
Messugga
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It comes with minimal extra's if memory serves, last I checked. The other day, when I did a quick calculation, it worked out to R400k for me before a discount. A4 is a good option as well, at a similar price but with a very, very long options list. The base C-class comes in at R380k and quickly climbs if you go for some options.