David325 1st Gear February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 Hmmm... what's the difference between a C180 & CLA, I can't work out the difference... anyway Mercedes naming convention and classes of cars has always left me scratching my head. CLA is based on MFA platform which is a Front wheel drive platform. It is use for A, B, GLA, CLA class. The MFA platform also used by Infinity Q30. Hence all are front wheel drive similiar to the Audi's. C class is based on the MRA platform which is a rear wheel drive platform. It is a much bigger car. Thanks. ↡ Advertisement 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 Hmmm... what's the difference between a C180 & CLA, I can't work out the difference... anyway Mercedes naming convention and classes of cars has always left me scratching my head. C-class is Compact Class built on Merc MRA (modular rear-wheel-drive architecture). It is a member of the core Mercedes lineup. Owning one allows you to broadcast somewhat that you have gotten somewhere liao. CLA, standing for Coupe Light A-class, built on MFA (modular front-wheel-drive architecture), presents a more stylish coupe-like body with low swooping roofline and frameless windows. Being built on MFA it is targeted towards lower classes or junior buyers and is of a lower target level than C-class. It is more mass market vs C-class being more of compact executive. CLA is also a bit smaller. By far, C-class is more practical and much better in every way. But also more expensive. CLA equipment levels are a bit stunted and the practicality of the car is compromised by styling and the suspension is unnecessarily firm to seem "sporty". Bear in mind both cars are smaller than the Mondeo which is a D-segment machine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 Oh... that's very informative... given that the CLA is just $10K more... I can see that many Singaporeans will just go for it lar... face more important mah... I will go for Mondeo if I can afford it... sigh... hoping for it to drop to $120K... see whether my car expire first or the price hit my range first... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 Oh... that's very informative... given that the CLA is just $10K more... I can see that many Singaporeans will just go for it lar... face more important mah... I will go for Mondeo if I can afford it... sigh... hoping for it to drop to $120K... see whether my car expire first or the price hit my range first... CLA200 Shooting Brake and C200 Avantgarde were actually cars on my list. To me the 2.0L Mondeo at the time was far better value. In other news... kenna damage already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear February 26, 2016 Share February 26, 2016 CLA200 Shooting Brake and C200 Avantgarde were actually cars on my list. To me the 2.0L Mondeo at the time was far better value. In other news... kenna damage already Huh??? What happened? Aiyoh... heart pain lar... feel for you man... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 26, 2016 Share February 26, 2016 Huh??? What happened? Aiyoh... heart pain lar... feel for you man... being talked about in SRD thread in general discussions liao. well... live and learn now bah, insurance will handle it since it's another car bang me in this case. But wahsay, the estimated repair costs is four figure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear February 26, 2016 Share February 26, 2016 being talked about in SRD thread in general discussions liao. well... live and learn now bah, insurance will handle it since it's another car bang me in this case. But wahsay, the estimated repair costs is four figure. What is being damaged? Four figure doesn't sound too bad... last time my dad's Kia Magentis kenna front and back, change boot and bonnet cover, the repair figure was five figures... we were horrified... the insurance claims took two years as it was a 7-car chain collision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 What is being damaged? Four figure doesn't sound too bad... last time my dad's Kia Magentis kenna front and back, change boot and bonnet cover, the repair figure was five figures... we were horrified... the insurance claims took two years as it was a 7-car chain collision. rear bumper. Because insurance will likely replace the entire bumper. So, part, worksmanship, painting, checking of internals like wiring and sensors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 (edited) This will easily cost 5K onwards (under insurance claims). rear bumper. Because insurance will likely replace the entire bumper. So, part, worksmanship, painting, checking of internals like wiring and sensors. Edited February 27, 2016 by Kangadrool 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLZT 6th Gear February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 This will easily cost 5K onwards (under insurance claims).Workshop always jiak insurance one. If not how to survive? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 No doubt also because this is a still-rare and new model in the region. My damage is slightly deformed bumper, lots of scratches and red paint marks from the other vehicle and the low lip part also seems to have been partially dislodged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 Just make sure it is indeed a new bumper they replaced for you. Some will repair and wrap up your bumper nicely if minor damage, and pass it off as brand new. No doubt also because this is a still-rare and new model in the region. My damage is slightly deformed bumper, lots of scratches and red paint marks from the other vehicle and the low lip part also seems to have been partially dislodged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teik 1st Gear February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 Update at Regent. Am here to service my Mondeo. 21k after 6 months and loving it. News is that the 2.0l will be back in April or May. For those still looking to get the Mondeo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 rear bumper. Because insurance will likely replace the entire bumper. So, part, worksmanship, painting, checking of internals like wiring and sensors. Woah... sensors will be expensive... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpowered 1st Gear February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 Update at Regent. Am here to service my Mondeo. 21k after 6 months and loving it. News is that the 2.0l will be back in April or May. For those still looking to get the Mondeo. when shop for my new ride, I also enter Ford showroom at Alexandra. that time I was also captivated by the smooth sleek design and posh elegant look. interior is also very nice and futuristic look. but I feel the boot is too deep in and difficult to get thing out. so eventually I walk to Peugeot showroom next to it, and sign on the dotted line, as boot cabin for 308sw is the deciding factor for me to book. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpowered 1st Gear February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 Congrats on your new ride..Peugeot got good features.. How much is your rebate? Thanks.. Mine is 38k rebate... should be getting my new pug next week soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 (edited) Just make sure it is indeed a new bumper they replaced for you. Some will repair and wrap up your bumper nicely if minor damage, and pass it off as brand new. I will literally tell them to keep my old bumper and show it to me when shop for my new ride, I also enter Ford showroom at Alexandra. that time I was also captivated by the smooth sleek design and posh elegant look. interior is also very nice and futuristic look. but I feel the boot is too deep in and difficult to get thing out. so eventually I walk to Peugeot showroom next to it, and sign on the dotted line, as boot cabin for 308sw is the deciding factor for me to book. ironically, the day i went down to make the plunge for 308SW we ended up with a Mondeo instead because 308SW no more stock. But for the boot opening, did you look at the sedan or hatchback? The hatchback opening is enormous, bigger opening than 308SW, but 308SW has more actual cargo volume though at the expense of passenger space. Edited February 27, 2016 by 7hm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpowered 1st Gear February 27, 2016 Share February 27, 2016 So u got your coe on last bidding? Congrat.. Thanks bro got the COE for 43k, 1 time shot bid. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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