P.S. Please KINDLY DO NOT discuss the following topics: Bashing CLA and recommends other cars lol. Question here: Preordering a 2023 CLA 4Matic 250, what are the must-have functional features (non aesthetic) for addons? I added heated hand wheel and seats and a premium package for displays and mirrors. For other parts, I am thinking of the following: 1. Exterior Lighting Package (Dealer‘s recommendation he said it has safety features for night drive) 2. Driver Assistance Package (Dealer think it is too expensive and not very useful) 3. Parking Assistance Package (My dealer prefers the parking package) 4. Garage door opener? (maybe not very useful in my opinion) Appreciate comments and suggestions from ex and current merc drivers, especially if you own the latest models and experienced with #2 or #3 Thanks!!
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As long as it has led head lights you don’t need lightning package. Driving assistance package is a must. Parking assistance package is garbage.. You can live without Garage door opener He is trying to sell you on a car on lot with those garbage features
Oh it is up to me. My dealer is actually very kind and patient, not the pushy type. I asked for his recommendation and he gave it based on his experience, he has a GLS.
Also, I agree on the first comment CLA is a garbage car.. c300 is better if you are set on merc
I have been told the best car models are what the mechanics drive. When I used to work at Benz. E class was the top choice for the mechanics. And 5 for the BMW. Side note and I know c is MUCH better now. But the C class almost broke the brand back when it first came out.
These days a 5 series is considered one of the most unreliable car.. the last best one was the e39
Not sure about the exterior lighting. The car is pretty well-designed for nights. I mean, if you live in an area where most roads are well-lit, the features might just be too much for other drives on the road. And be mindful of the heated seats. If you spil coffee or water- it could get expensive.
Is there a legroom package? My 4series has it
No I am not tall.
Maybe you didn’t read between the lines
Just curious, how are the pricing these days? Above msrp? My experience with German cars is they get pretty pricey with added options.
depends on the model and the stock. yeah the addons can be expensive.
Did you bypassed the added MSRP by pre-ordering?
I would avoid German cars if possible specially out of warranty .. I drive an old Porsche and I can only afford it because I fix it myself..
Please don’t get CLA. You will regret it. But for your question, only 1 is kind of useful. Please don’t get 4MATIC. Just get a C class with premium package.
Why not a tesla?
RWD
CLA is trash. How much is your dealer asking?
not the latest models. read the PS
We don't care about your PS. CLA is one of the worst choices in its class. The only add-on I recommend is getting Lysol if you live in a hot climate and use a lot of AC.