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Hi all 
Been thinking about a new car in this class for a year or so.
Used to be a big fan of BMW, but the 1-series?? It was ugly in it's first generation, and it's ugly in the new gen..
Considered waiting for the new Golf, but couldn't stop thinking about how dull VW's are.
When I first got to testdrive the V40, I was already having the dealer make me an offer, and was about to sign the contract.
I realized that the V40 was my new benchmark for comfort and looks, but suddenly the new MB A-class was there, and I thought it looked great, so i still didn't want to make my decision.
Got to testdrive the A-class a few weeks ago, and i have to say.. It's rubbish! the ride is nowhere close to the V40, the noise level on rough Norwegian asphalt is just to loud, the seats leave a lot to be desired and that silly screen sticking out in the middle of the dash just looks stupid to me.. Felt stupid for turning down the rather good offer on a V40 i got before.
New offer from my Volvo dealer, a bit of discussing prices, and I finally signed the contract!
Here's my spec: (i guess the packs are Norway-exclusive)
D2 R-design Caspian Blue
Full leather interior
Intro Pack: (Rear park sensors+rear park cam)
Tech Pach: (High Perf Audio 7" + PCC) Plus Pack: (Park heater, VOC++)
Dark tinted windows
Flexible load floor (double floor)
What do you guys think?
I know.. tiny engine.. But this is Norway. The taxes on power and emissions are ridiculous..:s
Tried to spec the car to be economical, yet good looking and well equipped.
Been thinking about a new car in this class for a year or so.
Used to be a big fan of BMW, but the 1-series?? It was ugly in it's first generation, and it's ugly in the new gen..
Considered waiting for the new Golf, but couldn't stop thinking about how dull VW's are.
When I first got to testdrive the V40, I was already having the dealer make me an offer, and was about to sign the contract.
I realized that the V40 was my new benchmark for comfort and looks, but suddenly the new MB A-class was there, and I thought it looked great, so i still didn't want to make my decision.
Got to testdrive the A-class a few weeks ago, and i have to say.. It's rubbish! the ride is nowhere close to the V40, the noise level on rough Norwegian asphalt is just to loud, the seats leave a lot to be desired and that silly screen sticking out in the middle of the dash just looks stupid to me.. Felt stupid for turning down the rather good offer on a V40 i got before.
New offer from my Volvo dealer, a bit of discussing prices, and I finally signed the contract!
Here's my spec: (i guess the packs are Norway-exclusive)
D2 R-design Caspian Blue
Full leather interior
Intro Pack: (Rear park sensors+rear park cam)
Tech Pach: (High Perf Audio 7" + PCC) Plus Pack: (Park heater, VOC++)
Dark tinted windows
Flexible load floor (double floor)
What do you guys think?
I know.. tiny engine.. But this is Norway. The taxes on power and emissions are ridiculous..:s
Tried to spec the car to be economical, yet good looking and well equipped.