I think you'd be surprised at how low the price is on the CLA series. Low $30,000's to start. Means Mercedes is invading Chevy/Ford/Toyota/Honda territory. And the BMW X-1 crossover is in the same range.
Posted on 12/29/2014 3:05:44 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
I really loved those dorky wood sided wagons.
Those really cool guys on Top Gear call them “Estates.”
Those dorky wood-sided wagons are starting to be highly collectible. When’s the last time you saw one on the road?
I think Mercedes-Benz USA may not sell the wagon version of the CLA unless they manage to move some production of the CLA and GLA to their Vanca, AL assembly line. Besides, wouldn’t the GLA and CLA wagon overlap in terms of carrying capacity?
I love the wagons. Ford sells a Fusion wagon everywhere but in the US, same with the VW Passat. Both great looking, practical cars. That Mercedes is sweet, but not in my price range. I have an ‘08 Passat wagon and will do all I can to make it last.
Subaru stopped selling the Legacy wagon in the US in 2008 despite manufacturing them here in Indiana. I have a top of the line 2007 Limited GT, love it, fast, roomy, fairly economical despite the turbo. Only downside is premium gas. Plan on keeping it. Resale values for well-kept turbo wagons with below average miles show a demand for them. But, Subaru USA seems to think that all we want are car-based SUV’s. Outbacks aren’t bad cars, they’re actually excellent cars, but I like a sport wagon. They once sold one of the best ones here, and still make them here. Strange.
I think you'd be surprised at how low the price is on the CLA series. Low $30,000's to start. Means Mercedes is invading Chevy/Ford/Toyota/Honda territory. And the BMW X-1 crossover is in the same range.
Fake wood, why would anyone want it?
WHY, would a (seemingly) utilitarian auto not be offered in the US ?
I always thought that was the Shipping Crate, until Dad caught Me with the crowbar unpacking it one day;)
Plenty do. American wagons up to the early 70’s are becoming collectible, with the decal woodgrain.
I have a 2000 outback with a ton of irritating problems (small, relatively simple, but expensive fixes to pass inspection) and the damned thing keeps running at 20 mpg ... LOVE it.
That’s cute.
They’ll make it back on dealer maintenance. I bought my last German car a long time ago because of that. It’s usurious.
Good luck with that. Had a 1987 VW Quantum Syncro(AWD)Wagon that I tried mightily to keep going. Found one of the only two sold in FLA-it had almost no rust. IMHO, one of the best winter cars ever made. Think Audi 4000 without ind. rear suspension but with lots more space. Even had driver-controlled locking center and rear differentials. Sadly the parts situation finally killed that dream...
Dad bought a MB CLK 350 this past summer. Absolutely LOVES it -until he has to fill it up. But the smile he gets whenever he floors it...
Must be a nostalgia thing. My parents never owned one, or for that matter, any car that anyone would actually want to own today.
I tried to educate them, but they wouldn’t listen.
I’ve had a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D for 11 years now (2nd owner) and have never been near a dealership. BTW, it cost me exactly $100.
“WHY, would a (seemingly) utilitarian auto not be offered in the US ?”
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Hope that answers your question
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