Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

GLA45 AMG - Anyone driven one?

Discussion of other cars non-Z4
Post Reply
User avatar
dmo
Member
Member
Posts: 368
Joined: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:28 am
Location: London / Surrey

GLA45 AMG - Anyone driven one?

Post by dmo » Sat May 20, 2023 11:06 pm

Been tough to come up with something that can do the nursery drop off and put a smile on my face the same way the coupe does, but I'm leaning towards the GLA45.

Will I be disappointed? It's a 2.0 4-pot turbo, so the driving experience will be somewhat artificial compared to the straight 6.

Looking at a used version, probably the 2016 model.
BMW Z4 3.0si Sport Coupe (AUTO) (2006), Silver Grey FOR SALE

Online
Pondrew
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 9583
Joined: Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:20 pm
Location: Spaldingski

GLA45 AMG - Anyone driven one?

Post by Pondrew » Sat May 20, 2023 11:59 pm

dmo wrote: Sat May 20, 2023 11:06 pm It's a 2.0 4-pot turbo, so the driving experience will be somewhat artificial compared to the straight 6.
Really??
'Artificial' in what way? Because it will have more torque at much lower evs, easier revving, more fuel efficient? :idunno:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!

User avatar
dmo
Member
Member
Posts: 368
Joined: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:28 am
Location: London / Surrey

GLA45 AMG - Anyone driven one?

Post by dmo » Sun May 21, 2023 12:48 am

Pondrew wrote: Sat May 20, 2023 11:59 pm
dmo wrote: Sat May 20, 2023 11:06 pm It's a 2.0 4-pot turbo, so the driving experience will be somewhat artificial compared to the straight 6.
Really??
'Artificial' in what way? Because it will have more torque at much lower evs, easier revving, more fuel efficient? :idunno:
Because of the turbo - it's a bit more assisted by computers and wizardry, and a bit less brute natural mechanical power
BMW Z4 3.0si Sport Coupe (AUTO) (2006), Silver Grey FOR SALE

bazzab
Member
Member
Posts: 141
Joined: Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:37 pm

GLA45 AMG - Anyone driven one?

Post by bazzab » Fri May 26, 2023 10:26 am

My wife had one for over a year, really good all rounder, not as quick as I expected, 375 bhp, just never felt that quick, was nice enough to drive.

Hers was a 65 plate, had a good spec but the 20" wheels and tyres are deadful, they scrubbed a lot on turning which aparantly is normal.

We also had an extended warranty which was invaluable when we had an issue with the reverse gear crunching when. slipping into reverse, aparantly another common issue which will set you back 6-7k due to labour time😬.

She swapped out for a 718 Cayman s which was quicker but down on power which was strange.

User avatar
sunnydays
Member
Member
Posts: 987
Joined: Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:50 am

GLA45 AMG - Anyone driven one?

Post by sunnydays » Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:19 pm

GLA45 is a really nice car, pretty rare in the UK. Make sure you get one with the aero kit!

A simpe remap will see you at 420bhp and the exhaust note is sublime. Go test drive one OP...

Post Reply