« Reply #21 on: 29 April 2020, 18:15 »
Asker would like that. 
That’s exactly what I thought
Without the unnecessary aero extras, the new A45 S looks mean and purposeful in a subtle sort of way. A hatchback with the performance to rival a 5-year-old supercar.
I think because all the press launch cars had the aero kit people assume the A45S comes with it, which is a shame as without it the car is both menacing and understated at the same time.
If I had £50k and wanted a sporty small family hatch I’d far rather put my money into the A45 than an out of date Golf (and I’m in my fifties so too old for aero kits and the like).
Besides, even if I didn’t have that £50k in personal cash or business funds that my accountant wanted me to throw into a vehicle so I could tax dodge I wouldn’t mind betting that the A45 would be cheaper on finance than a £50k Golf where £12k(?) is optional extras (and ironically the cheapest “option” was the “free” paint).
When I first saw the photo in post #1 I assumed the dealership would be a Home Counties or even more likely a West London dealership. Somewhere where £50k would be peanuts to many buyers.
I was surprised to see it was Wrexham VW. Makes me wonder whether the sales manager had any say in the car’s spec or whether VW UK just made them take it on.
Then again Wrexham isn’t too far from the Cheshire set I suppose.
Wrexham VW used to visit here occasionally but I’ve not seen them post for ages and ages. Maybe the staff member moved on.
In my opinion the car would look a lot better with black Pretorias. I was never a fan of black alloys but they seem to suit the mk7/7.5 well.
« Last Edit: 29 April 2020, 18:18 by Exonian »
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