Greetings everyone! I'm recently retired from a long stint in state of OK public service and have mostly driven German cars (BMW's) throughout my car career... Currently driving a 2010 VW CC with Lux package, Dynaudio, and optional ground effects kit installed at the port, as I just didn't make the emotional connection to the styling language of the 3 series under the Bangle design team (whose influence is still present in current 3 series models today), and when the CC arrived in the states I was really drawn to it .... I actually really enjoy this CC, it drives very well and has a nice turn of speed and solid quality about it. That being said, and trade in time looming, I was immediately stricken with the CLA Concept Coupe when first introduced in Beijing last year, and when my turn comes to trade the CC, the CLA will be a top contender in line to raiding my retirement funds..
The CC was to my understanding, designed by the same individual who crafted the original Merc CLS, and now with the advent of the striking CLA, I can see the basic DNA in all 3 designs. This is a style of auto design which I am particularly fond of. I'm looking forward to some road tests on the US model CLA soon, and also to a personal test drive of a well equipped CLA for possible purchase! Good to be a member of a club whose members share an obvious great taste in good looking and well engineered cars !
