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Post #1 post 2nd October 2011 - 08:35 PM
Engine: 1.9L Petrol, 5 Speed Manual (auto-clutch)

Exhaust: Standard, Twin AMG tips

Suspension: Standard

Wheels: 17" AMG Wheels

Modifications: Tint....

Stereo Audio / Visual: Kenwood Headunit, 10" Tube Sub, Bose Speakers.

Estimated Power: Enough, its incredibly good on fuel.


Howdy, recently got this for my partner.
German engineering is second to none, its a well built little daily.
Its fairly rare to find an AMG model with the massive sunroof, pretty awkward driving a manual WITHOUT a clutch too LOL.

Thought I would post up now and get some ideas, got it last week and so far only done the stereo and tinting..
I want to put it on Airride suspension and mass dish steelies, give it a "streetcarnage" look.

I was going to partially de-badge it but given its rare, I think I will just leave it as is..

Any criticism is welcome, Im fully aware its not everyones cuppa-tea... But she loves it and I actually dont mind it...



EDIT: AMG was a style package the original owner purchased, last photo is a screenshot from redbook

This post has been edited by Distinctive.Detail: Oct 2 2011, 09:51 PM
2001 Mercedes A190 Amg
2001 Mercedes A190 Amg
2001 Mercedes A190 Amg
2001 Mercedes A190 Amg
2001 Mercedes A190 Amg
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  • AndrewKh
    Post #2

    I didn't know MB had an AMG A series? Does it still have the 92kw engine/tune?

    Wheels don't look to bad on it though

    nferno
    Post #3

    AMG options more like it.

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #4

    QUOTE (nferno @ Oct 2 2011, 09:51 PM) *
    AMG options more like it.


    I was told on friday at Mercedes Gold Coast when I got it serviced, that when you got the "top of the range" model brand new.. you could purchase the AMG package...
    Its factory, and it comes up "AMG A190 W168" when Mercedes type in my VIN.

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #5

    QUOTE (AndrewKh @ Oct 2 2011, 09:46 PM) *
    I didn't know MB had an AMG A series? Does it still have the 92kw engine/tune?

    Wheels don't look to bad on it though



    Neither did I but I looked into its Authenticity prior to buying it.. We are the second owner.

    Engine wise im not sure if its the standard 92kw or not...

    nferno
    Post #6

    QUOTE (Distinctive.Detail @ Oct 2 2011, 09:55 PM) *
    I was told on friday at Mercedes Gold Coast when I got it serviced, that when you got the "top of the range" model brand new.. you could purchase the AMG package...
    Its factory, and it comes up "AMG A190 W168" when Mercedes type in my VIN.

    Just you wait till wolfman sees this hsnono.gif

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #7

    QUOTE (nferno @ Oct 2 2011, 10:05 PM) *
    Just you wait till wolfman sees this hsnono.gif



    not sure what a "wolfman" is... or why im waiting for him... lol

    wolfman101
    Post #8

    Nferno, I owe you a debt of gratitude. I never would have found this on my own.

    I have no idea whether or not any "AMG pack" A class was ever produced, but I suppose it's possible. That would be what this is though, not an AMG built vehicle. For a start, its model designation ends in "0".

    Either way it's hideous, and refering to "german engineering" when speaking about an A class (or as I refer to them "Badge Class") is slightly embaressing.

    Edit:
    I am a Wolfman, obviously.

    nferno
    Post #9

    QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Oct 2 2011, 10:16 PM) *
    Nferno, I owe you a debt of gratitude. I never would have found this on my own.

    I have no idea whether or not any "AMG pack" A class was ever produced, but I suppose it's possible. That would be what this is though, not an AMG built vehicle. For a start, its model designation ends in "0".

    Either way it's hideous, and refering to "german engineering" when speaking about an A class (or as I refer to tem "Badge Class") is slightly embaressing.

    Edit:
    I am a Wolfman, obviously.

    GAME. SET. MATCH



    laugh.gif

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #10

    QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Oct 2 2011, 10:16 PM) *
    Either way it's hideous, and refering to "german engineering" when speaking about an A class (or as I refer to tem "Badge Class") is slightly embaressing.


    I drive an 05 C200 W203, I realise the A-Class is the base model... and I dont think it was ever designed to be "WOW" but its still German engineering.
    Mercedes build quality cars, regardless of the class its still a Mercedes.

    jre35
    Post #11

    I'll put STI badges on my Impreza. Research into your own car wouldn't go astray...

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #12

    QUOTE (jre35 @ Oct 2 2011, 10:23 PM) *
    I'll put STI badges on my Impreza. Research into your own car wouldn't go astray...

    YOUR A WANKER. and yes I did research. I know it wasnt built in the AMG factory. I said its an AMG option package purchased when new from Mercedes.
    DAL32
    Post #13

    05 Merc hey... South African engineering!

    Oh, I was going to say something about if it was really an AMG not to wreck it with some bandwagon car styling, but going from wolfmans comments on the legitimacy of your genuine AMG car, go right ahead and ruin the shit out of it!

    wolfman101
    Post #14

    QUOTE (Distinctive.Detail @ Oct 2 2011, 09:22 PM) *
    I drive an 05 C200 W203, I realise the A-Class is the base model... and I dont think it was ever designed to be "WOW" but its still German engineering.
    Mercedes build quality cars, regardless of the class its still a Mercedes.


    Also yuck, but better none the less!

    After further research I don't think there was even an AMG "pack" available-which would make sense as they don't usually include an "AMG" branded exhaust.

    Are there any other "AMG" details on the car? Steering wheel, headrests, etc? If not, I'm afraid you've been sold a standard A class that someone stuck an exhaust and wheels on.

    Thems the breaks!

    jre35
    Post #15

    QUOTE (Distinctive.Detail @ Oct 2 2011, 09:25 PM) *
    YOUR A WANKER. and yes I did research. I know it wasnt built in the AMG factory. I said its an AMG option package purchased when new from Mercedes.


    You're. I can read what you wrote... My comment was referring to how gay it is to have an AMG badge on a car which isn't an AMG

    wolfman101
    Post #16

    QUOTE (jre35 @ Oct 2 2011, 09:31 PM) *
    You're. I can read what you wrote... My comment was referring to how gay it is to have an AMG badge on a car which isn't an AMG


    Who are you?

    I like you.

    jre35
    Post #17

    QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Oct 2 2011, 09:32 PM) *
    Who are you?

    I like you.


    Someone who is obviously sharing the same thoughts as you on this post?

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #18

    QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Oct 2 2011, 10:28 PM) *
    Also yuck, but better none the less!

    After further research I don't think there was even an AMG "pack" available-which would make sense as they don't usually include an "AMG" branded exhaust.

    Are there any other "AMG" details on the car? Steering wheel, headrests, etc? If not, I'm afraid you've been sold a standard A class that someone stuck an exhaust and wheels on.

    Thems the breaks!


    The woman was in her late 80's, Her late husband got the car brand new in Sydney. Witch is where I flew down and got it from last week.
    She was the original owner and I highly doubt that elderly couple "modified" the car.

    To be honest I haven't gone searching for engine tags or anything else to back up the story... It has the body kit, massive sunroof, 5 Genuine AMG wheels, the exhaust, and the bloke at GC MB said it was Legit..
    He said they did offer an AMG styling package when purchased new, and it come up on the computer when he entered my VIN. along with all the other optional extras it got new...
    SIK 31
    Post #19

    QUOTE (Distinctive.Detail @ Oct 2 2011, 08:35 PM) *
    Howdy, recently got this for my partner.
    German engineering is second to none, its a well built little daily.
    Its fairly rare to find an AMG model with the massive sunroof, pretty awkward driving a manual WITHOUT a clutch too LOL.

    Thought I would post up now and get some ideas, got it last week and so far only done the stereo and tinting..
    I want to put it on Airride suspension and mass dish steelies, give it a "streetcarnage" look.

    I was going to partially de-badge it but given its rare, I think I will just leave it as is..

    Any criticism is welcome, Im fully aware its not everyones cuppa-tea... But she loves it and I actually dont mind it...



    You really do prove how stupid you are with every post you make.

    Enjoy your German engineering......

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #20

    lol... ok..... rolleyes.gif


    well i didnt get on here goin "hey fully sik check my sweet ride"

    i uploaded with the intent of sharing my latest purchase for my girlfriend... not a bad car... sweet on fuel...
    wouldnt mind bagging it, and getting dish steelies....

    ITS AN A-CLASS its not trying to turn heads... its a daily...

    :S

    everyone is so quick to assume im "reppin it logan style"

    jre35
    Post #21

    QUOTE (Distinctive.Detail @ Oct 2 2011, 09:39 PM) *
    The woman was in her late 80's, Her late husband got the car brand new in Sydney. Witch is where I flew down and got it from last week.
    She was the original owner and I highly doubt that elderly couple "modified" the car.

    To be honest I haven't gone searching for engine tags or anything else to back up the story... It has the body kit, massive sunroof, 5 Genuine AMG wheels, the exhaust, and the bloke at GC MB said it was Legit..
    He said they did offer an AMG styling package when purchased new, and it come up on the computer when he entered my VIN. along with all the other optional extras it got new...


    Which*. K. Cool. You told us the story already.

    nferno
    Post #22

    This is going better than i expected.

    Things that are as rare and desirable as this.

    Reebok N13 Pulsar
    Sports girl Swift
    Holden by design anything
    Toyota Lexen
    The colour brown

    wolfman101
    Post #23

    Hmmm....now that you mention it, it DOES have some kind of interesting side skirts going on. Perhaps it's legit, and just a particularly half-arsed "AMG-packing" by MB. Who knows?

    Either way, you should have gotten this:
    http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...bus&trecs=3

    Same size, same build quality (actually better), ACTUAL exclusivity, better in every way come to think of it.

    Hell, a year ago I would have sold you mine for 15k!

    I never understood why the company bothered to keep selling the A class after they introduced the forfour. Guess it was a good move though, because the forfour died out and the A class is still around!

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #24

    QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Oct 2 2011, 10:55 PM) *
    Hmmm....now that you mention it, it DOES have some kind of interesting side skirts going on. Perhaps it's legit, and just a particularly half-arsed "AMG-packing" by MB. Who knows?

    Either way, you should have gotten this:
    <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=11370425&keywords=brabus&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=brabus&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=123E8CEBDEAA&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294963045%204294959455&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pC
    ar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=1&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=0&__Ntt=brabus&trecs=3" target="_blank">http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...bus&trecs=3</a>

    Same size, same build quality (actually better), ACTUAL exclusivity, better in every way come to think of it.

    Hell, a year ago I would have sold you mine for 15k!

    I never understood why the company bothered to keep selling the A class after they introduced the forfour. Guess it was a good move though, because the forfour died out and the A class is still around!



    I didnt mind the A-Class possibly because it wasnt a poverty 140.
    and its more decent looking then the rest of them ive seen, so if she wanted one i wanted to get a nice one (it hurts saying that about an a-class lol) its ugly but id prefer that in my driveway over a yaris... and that was her second preference.

    I did actually see the Brabus on carsales, and if i was into little cars i would consider it... lol it looks fun being so light and boosted.
    But im quite happy with the C200 and even more happy its not parked beside a yaris.


    wolfman101
    Post #25

    Actually, the forfour is pretty much the same size as the A class...and in Brabus trim is better featured, with a far nicer interior.

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #26

    QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Oct 2 2011, 11:09 PM) *
    Actually, the forfour is pretty much the same size as the A class...and in Brabus trim is better featured, with a far nicer interior.



    True, Brabus in general is better....... I would do unspeakable things for an 800 EV12 Coupe

    BenIsaac
    Post #27

    Lol bitchin' aside

    My friend has one of this, when she let me have a drive, i went for the brake every time I went to change gear because I was used to going for a clutch, certainly a strange car indeed haha

    VTR
    Post #28

    This is where if you're going to do it small,you do it with style.

    Distinctive.Detail
    Post #29

    lol yes the no clutch is still spinning me out... so weird...

    and i agree, if you want a small car... go euro !

    BAILED
    Post #30

    f**k thats an ugly car

    180sxy
    Post #31

    grewal
    Post #32

    people still buy these? laugh.gif

    clutch-it
    Post #33

    thats cool tongue.gif

    wolfman101
    Post #34

    Even if it is a "legit" AMG kit, I GUARANTEE that it didn't come out of the factory with that badge on the back. Most likely the dealer put it on to help move the car. PLEASE take it off. I have an M-sport BMW that I don't feel the need to badge, and I used to have another AMG car in all but name, which I ALSO didn't badge.

    Please remove.

    Kthanx.

    IL6T
    Post #35

    I can't help but notice some difference between this, and the rest of the put-the-fear-of-god-in-you AMG range, might just be me though, cheap to run at least.

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