New CLA Owner

[Ron240]

Hi guys,
My name is Ronnie, I am 53 years young and live in the county of Fife in Scotland....although I am not a native, being born and raised just outside Glasgow.

I have had quite a few brand new cars over the past 8 years - 2x Mk.3 Focus ST, Honda Civic Type R FK8, and most recently Audi S3 Saloon. I always join owners forums to make friends and share and receive information/advice/help etc. Most have been very friendly places and I am still an active member of 2 of them.

I picked up my very first Mercedes on Friday 26th June - CLA 250 Premium Plus in Polar White.
The car still only has 46 miles on the clock so I am very much at the learning stage with it....and there is A LOT to learn! This is the most tech laden car I have ever owned. I always prefer to look at the owners manual first before asking questions, but I anticipate that there will be a need to ask questions about this car.
I was immediately impressed by the new CLA's looks when it was announced last year and initially had my heart set on a CLA 35, but price rises even before it was released put it just out of my affordable price range....also I just couldn't stomach the extortionate rip off road tax(VED). I am delighted with my CLA 250 though, and have chosen the red/black interior which I think looks awesome.

There is just one thing I am a little concerned about which I hope does not become a bigger problem... While driving and the speed rises above 50/55mph there is an annoying and constant whistling noise which seems to be coming from around the windscreen/roof/mirrors. I have never experienced this on any other car so its certainly not what I would expect from a Mercedes. It is quiet and refined at all other times.
I have booked the car in for them to take a look at it.

I usually pay to become a full member of owners forums which is normally £10-£20, but I see this site is quite a bit more at £30....so if people can persuade me it is worth it I will certainly consider joining.
Anyway, I look forward to being a member regardless.

 

[Srdl]

Hi Ronnie and welcome to the forum - certainly the best MB forum, in my opinion. Let’s have some pictures sometime *

Ask away with any questions although it’s refreshing to find someone who is actually going to read the manual first. You can download the “Mercedes Guides” app (Apple and Android) which makes it easier to search for specific words/terms.

* Thanks - looks a lovely car and I’m envious of that widescreen dash.

 

[A.J.]

Hi Ronnie, welcome to the forum Interior looks great, everything seems to have black these days and it's nice to see something different. I waited nearly six months for my Alpaca trim (Cream). But beware, you will find that MB's become addictive

 

[Gazwould]

Hi Ron , enjoy .

 

[Ron240]

Hi Ron , enjoy .

I recognise that username.
This is me starting again as the new boy.

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome

 

[Headhurts]

Welcome, I have been getting an urge to change and quite like the look of yours.

Enjoy your car

Robin

 

[John Laidlaw]

Welcome Ron from the kingdom

 

[dry run]

Welcome Nice looking car!

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome, Ronnie, what a lovely motor, and a great colour combo, the interiors on modern Mercs are fantastic, it's like the Starship Enterprise at night.

 

[Vx-Man-G]

That really is a gorgeous looking Merc. Good choice.