Should You Buy a MERCEDES CLA? (Test Drive & Review MK1)

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
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  • @bobmcdade5217
    @bobmcdade5217 Před 3 lety +315

    I've pretty much given up on other car review sites as the majority are obsessed with car porn, reviewing £100K+ cars that the vast majority will never drive. Your approach is more akin to the Readers Wives section of a jazz mag in that it features cars I actually have a chance of riding one day. Congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers.

    • @animalcol1
      @animalcol1 Před 3 lety +11

      Tea shot out my nose laughing at that comment!
      Have a like, you legend!!👍😂

    • @popeye2089
      @popeye2089 Před 3 lety +2

      😂😂

    • @dustingofthedecks
      @dustingofthedecks Před 3 lety +10

      I totally agree, all rich daddies boys trying to live the dream with huge pcp payments! Then it bites them in the buttocks on the final balloon payment lol

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 3 lety +8

      Thank you

    • @barbarusbloodshed6347
      @barbarusbloodshed6347 Před 3 lety +4

      @@dustingofthedecks nah, the rich daddy boys drive daddy's car or they get one for their 18th birthday...

  • @lesleyfernandez636
    @lesleyfernandez636 Před 3 lety +205

    'Gardening in their attic' 😂😆😆😂

    • @antonycharnock2993
      @antonycharnock2993 Před 3 lety +6

      While banging out some Urban shite from their A-Class faux AMG insured in their parents name...Believe I've done insurance quotes for them...£25,000?

    • @ondrej185
      @ondrej185 Před 3 lety +3

      @@antonycharnock2993 "urban" shite :)) lmao where are the times when we called it "rap music"

    • @twfy861
      @twfy861 Před 3 lety +6

      The one liners by Matt on this one as as sharp as a laser #onpoint 😂

    • @barbarusbloodshed6347
      @barbarusbloodshed6347 Před 3 lety +2

      took me a second...

    • @stewartcoleman
      @stewartcoleman Před 3 lety +1

      @@twfy861 razor even

  • @jonathanholley8043
    @jonathanholley8043 Před 3 lety +4

    Many congrats on reaching 100k mark , showing 101k on the video now, well deserved as your content is always well thought out and a wide range of cars that normal people would want . Keep honing that sense of humour !

  • @ianmowbray3284
    @ianmowbray3284 Před 3 lety +23

    Love the way you review cars that normal people can afford. 👍🏻

  • @ericgeorge5483
    @ericgeorge5483 Před 3 lety +50

    I love the styling both inside and out; funky and fresh and I think it's a car with real presence. I really like the CLA.

    • @basstrammel1322
      @basstrammel1322 Před rokem +3

      Agreed. Always been saying it's the best looking "obtainable" car in ages.

    • @ericgeorge5483
      @ericgeorge5483 Před rokem

      @@basstrammel1322 I doub't I will ever obtain one. Shame really.

    • @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess
      @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Před 8 měsíci

      The droopy rear is for aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. It's been Mercedes' design language for their sedans since the W205 C class

  • @Paul-gp3sn
    @Paul-gp3sn Před 3 lety +3

    Loving the content mate, keep up the great work, thank you 😊

  • @scalecrawlnl
    @scalecrawlnl Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Matt, big fun and on point review 👍
    What beautiful landscape with cool clouds 😎

  • @julianheritage6436
    @julianheritage6436 Před 3 lety +3

    Well done on 100k subs, well deserved, love all the videos

  • @darrenquarterman2611
    @darrenquarterman2611 Před 3 lety +74

    Under rated car show great content

  • @markdance574
    @markdance574 Před 3 lety +2

    Matt - great commentary as always - truly funny yet informative.

  • @ichbindoof2004
    @ichbindoof2004 Před 3 lety +4

    I share your videos with everyone. They are absolutely brilliant mate, even my mum who has no interest in cars likes your videos as they are so funny and honest.

  • @bmw3-er
    @bmw3-er Před 3 lety +16

    I really hooked by his way of explaining cars.

  • @MrMarko4
    @MrMarko4 Před 3 lety +10

    Another great video, love your funny analogies 🤣
    I have my own view on those dash screens, personally I think they look like a tablet that's been won out of one of those stacker machines in the motorway services, then stuck to the dash with blue tac 😀

  • @Therollingpanda
    @Therollingpanda Před 3 lety +13

    Smooth fm is the thinking man’s radio station

  • @stephenalgarve9394
    @stephenalgarve9394 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations on 100k subscribers Mat, thoroughly deserved, absolutely the best channel out there .........
    Keep it up mate 👍👍👍

  • @kiwirangerover6052
    @kiwirangerover6052 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoy your videos and the different types of cars featured

  • @gordon7470
    @gordon7470 Před 3 lety +32

    With your sense of humour you could sell me anything while I was laughing my socks off 😂

  • @jakefoster9651
    @jakefoster9651 Před 3 lety +2

    Congratulations on 100k genuinely exited for what you are going to do with this channel keep up what your doing matt!

  • @jazzflute2465
    @jazzflute2465 Před 3 lety +2

    100k nice one mate, well deserved 👏👏

  • @antking8847
    @antking8847 Před 3 lety +4

    Congrats on the 101k subs Matt - well deserved. Well done to the other 100,999 people with class

  • @qaiserkhan1436
    @qaiserkhan1436 Před 3 lety

    excellent review as always, looking forward to many more

  • @raymondhunt6109
    @raymondhunt6109 Před 3 lety +1

    Well Done on the 100k Matt, love your style.

  • @iandeakin4503
    @iandeakin4503 Před 3 lety +7

    Hey mat ,congratulations on the holy grail of 100k .another great vid .👍🏆

  • @Billy_Warren
    @Billy_Warren Před 3 lety

    Again, loving the cheeky AP reference, keep up the good work! Java! 💪

  • @kb4731
    @kb4731 Před 3 lety +3

    keep it up man 🔥🔥🔥

  • @markl7317
    @markl7317 Před 3 lety +3

    Another great video Matt. I agree, the rear lights look like Dame Edna Everidge’s glasses.

  • @blasterboy1604
    @blasterboy1604 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats on 100 thousand subscribers

  • @garrygreen3210
    @garrygreen3210 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats on the 100k!

  • @del7723
    @del7723 Před 3 lety +19

    PLEASE. NEVER change :)

  • @roye.508
    @roye.508 Před 3 lety +1

    100k subs well deserved!!

  • @Ionut2682
    @Ionut2682 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is the most beautiful car i have ever seen. And i just got one 2 weeks ago. And i still cant believe it. I love it so much!

  • @katep973
    @katep973 Před rokem +5

    I'm an owner of the shooting brake version and I managed to fit a double bed from IKEA in it with the passenger seat pushed to its max forward position. It's so practical whilst looking far more stylish than other estates. It gets a lot of slack for being a confusing target audience, but for me as a single person who needed a big car for loading things, and not wanting to look too much of a grandma, it's really gorgeous. Look out for the night pack versions with nice alloys, makes them look a lot faster then they are. To drive, 220d is just purely polite, it'll do what you ask in a controller manner. It's not exciting, but it can more than do the job you need. Brilliant car, but I might get a sports car instead now that my practical needs are diminishing :D

  • @ralph.provis
    @ralph.provis Před 3 lety +3

    You definitely deserve 100k Matt!

  • @stewartcoleman
    @stewartcoleman Před 3 lety +1

    Well done Matt 100k is a massive achievement,you deserve it keep it up love your frankness but subtle way you explain things,I'm glad the men in blue pulled you over,they might learn something 😂😂🚙👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @liamphillips3753
    @liamphillips3753 Před 3 lety +5

    Gardening in your attic brilliant that car is stunning love the video mate 😂😂😂😂

  • @spankysmp
    @spankysmp Před 3 lety +6

    Good stuff. No shouty music. Great video. You know what I like about your vids as opposed to others, it's like I'm just sat in the passenger seat having a chat. Keep it up :-)

  • @Richiebxrry
    @Richiebxrry Před 3 lety

    The comment about gardening in your attic was the min I knew I needed to subscribe. Fantastic and relatable review

  • @TheGazza636
    @TheGazza636 Před 3 lety +1

    Without doubt the channel to go to if your thinking of buying a new used car .

  • @jonathonwilliams93
    @jonathonwilliams93 Před 3 lety +4

    Congrats on the 100k subs Matt! Well deserved!

  • @lordtiny157
    @lordtiny157 Před 3 lety +1

    Huge congrats and deserved 100k subs

  • @harryew
    @harryew Před 2 lety

    Your videos are great mate, much appreciated!
    Would you consider adding a few key specs to the vid descriptions?
    It would make finding something within in a price/power range a lot easier, for example.
    Cheers!

  • @wolfgangezeh2221
    @wolfgangezeh2221 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations on hitting 100,000, you deserve it! Onwards and upwards.

  • @pablor6809
    @pablor6809 Před 3 lety +8

    Another great vid mate please do a review on a BMW 6 series gran coupe.

  • @rockstargamesultimatefan3648

    Entertaining as always Matt! Thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up 👍🏼

  • @richardcrossley5581
    @richardcrossley5581 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats on the 100K subscribers.

  • @blagshaw
    @blagshaw Před 3 lety

    Love another partridge reference Carol. Keep it up

  • @Bootneck-RMC
    @Bootneck-RMC Před 3 lety +4

    I do like this car, the only thing I don't like is the i-pad stuck to the dash, but I would probably get used to it over time.
    Another great review Matt, thank you. 👍

  • @catherinehudson9197
    @catherinehudson9197 Před 3 lety +2

    Had one of these, kept it 8 months before swapping back to an E class. Hated the way it drove. Loved the look of it inside and out though which was what caught my attention initially.

  • @stephenlane9168
    @stephenlane9168 Před 3 lety

    Another good video Matt. 👌

  • @vailydragon
    @vailydragon Před 3 lety

    Big congratulations Matt on 100,000. Great channel - Big fan.

  • @MrDGR1
    @MrDGR1 Před 3 lety +13

    Hey Matt, I'm an OG subscriber. You actually commented on one of my videos 2 years ago. Congrats on 100k subscribers.

  • @ValentinG23
    @ValentinG23 Před 3 lety

    Congrats on the 100k , great to be on of them !!!👏👏

  • @zakrialatifsaqib2804
    @zakrialatifsaqib2804 Před 3 lety +1

    Great vid entertaining and informative

  • @5uper5tarUK
    @5uper5tarUK Před 3 lety

    Your metaphors are brilliant!

  • @tj9382
    @tj9382 Před 3 lety

    I’m loving these reviews, entertainment value 10/10

  • @ShakuntTambe
    @ShakuntTambe Před 3 lety

    Congrats on the 100k! Keep them coming 🎉

  • @shanecolton3500
    @shanecolton3500 Před 3 lety +2

    Omg that FM DAB combined setup would drive me mad....defo the sort of thing you might not find on a test drive, only when you land home with the car.

  • @bazmina
    @bazmina Před 3 lety

    Great video matt

  • @ThePauly901
    @ThePauly901 Před 3 lety

    i really emjoy your presentation style, thanx

  • @gabrielhoegarden7140
    @gabrielhoegarden7140 Před 3 lety

    you got all these great 2nd hand car review..loving it yo 🔥

  • @paulhopkins603
    @paulhopkins603 Před 2 lety

    Good honest review, as ever 😁

  • @jasonchurch7903
    @jasonchurch7903 Před rokem

    "That grill is like a magpies wet dream!" hands down best one liner in a car review I've heard to date!!! #subscribed :)

  • @philipcross5332
    @philipcross5332 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on 100k subs 👏
    Great channel and keep up the good work 👍 👏

  • @jldp24
    @jldp24 Před 2 lety

    Wow you actually pretty good..your delivery is crisp..with satire. Subbed

  • @Rob1Rich
    @Rob1Rich Před 3 lety +2

    Great video as always. You're going to get some stick for Smooth FM 😉

  • @Sweepdog700
    @Sweepdog700 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations on 100k subs

  • @KillFleming
    @KillFleming Před 3 lety

    Just found this channel sir and I am consuming your vids at an alarming rate!
    Great content sir

  • @manchesterunited1980
    @manchesterunited1980 Před 2 lety

    New subscriber: love your expertise + advice and off course the 1 liners 😂

  • @JoePineappless
    @JoePineappless Před 3 lety

    Great vid as usual..........congrats on the 100k..........soon be 250k !

  • @tupcho33
    @tupcho33 Před 3 lety

    love your videos, would it be possible to give us your opinion on for whom the car that you are showing is aimed towards ... midlife crisis , people who want something reliable , slow but cheap and so on . Thank you for the video, once again- love your videos as they are

  • @nervo6321
    @nervo6321 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the vid man having been toying with the idea of changing my 4 series for a CLA found the review most informative...which at the end of the day is what most people want, your excellent humorous anecdotes are the icing on the cake.Smooth FM you are right their play list is hideously bad !

    • @nashhodge3803
      @nashhodge3803 Před 3 lety +1

      I’d keep the 4 series. I hated the way the cla drove whereas the 4 series is a proper drivers car

    • @AJ-ze1pd
      @AJ-ze1pd Před 2 lety

      Did you ever decide to go for it? I currently have a 4 series and due to budget changes was thinking of doing the same

    • @nervo6321
      @nervo6321 Před 2 lety +1

      Havent changed yet going to view a Alfa Romeo Giulia tomorrow as it happens 😁

  • @mudskipper0075
    @mudskipper0075 Před 3 lety +2

    Great news on the 100k subs and well deserved ...

  • @oliverlondon5246
    @oliverlondon5246 Před 3 lety +3

    Congrats to 100K!

  • @arrangrant6037
    @arrangrant6037 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on your 100k subscribers great channel you deserve it

  • @robwhellams7752
    @robwhellams7752 Před 3 lety +1

    100k quality Matt keep going love your channel I treated my self. To a boxster S because of your review

  • @elecsoulmusic
    @elecsoulmusic Před 3 lety +1

    Well done Matt 100k subs! 👍

  • @Tuffluk
    @Tuffluk Před 3 lety +1

    Another good review Matt. I do believe it's time you started to sell your brand with High Peak Autos t shirts and car accessories. I would certainly ditch my merc number plates for yours.

  • @BOSS-go6vf
    @BOSS-go6vf Před 3 lety

    congrats with the 100K

  • @donsoley746
    @donsoley746 Před 3 lety

    Another very enjoyable review.

  • @zainulaabideenmulla
    @zainulaabideenmulla Před 3 lety +19

    ‘A magpie’s wet dream’ 😂

  • @ashveermahabir3613
    @ashveermahabir3613 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on 100 000 subscribers Matt!

  • @R-Tap
    @R-Tap Před 3 lety +4

    I like the CLA, estate version is a bit mad looking and is my fav.

  • @MaximilianvonPinneberg
    @MaximilianvonPinneberg Před 3 lety +4

    Shooting Brake looks much better in my mind and it's a lot more practical.

  • @leedstown
    @leedstown Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant as always matt. I would like to see a review of the mercedes c class saloon, w205, from 2014 to 2020, I think these are the best compact saloon. Most are the 2,1 diesel, auto, AMG line premium plus are great spec I owned one 12 months the interiors are equal to audi and bmw, regards Mark

  • @andrewjackson82
    @andrewjackson82 Před 3 lety

    Love the content, by the end of everyone of your vids I’m thinking yes, I’ll buy one of them🤔

  • @thierryvt
    @thierryvt Před 2 lety

    the dab thing is done way better in newer models (I drive a 2020 A class) where you can scroll through fm channels and if a DAB alternative is available it'll automatically grab that. Conversely if the car loses the DAB signal it will automatically and (usually) seamlessly switch over to the FM signal if it exists.

  • @keilamking
    @keilamking Před 3 lety

    happy 100k mate!!!!!!

  • @HiddenGully
    @HiddenGully Před 2 lety

    Great review, very well spoken

  • @Kevin-ey7et
    @Kevin-ey7et Před 3 lety

    Another great video cheers

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 3 lety

      Thanks

    • @Kevin-ey7et
      @Kevin-ey7et Před 3 lety

      @@HighPeakAutos your welcome when is the next video update for the Volvo barn find am looking forward to seeing it cheers

  • @rob3018
    @rob3018 Před 3 lety

    The new Matt Watson!
    Lovely machine, keep up on the great work.

  • @BrianFraser
    @BrianFraser Před 3 lety

    Congratulations dude, cracking channel.
    Magpies wet dream 🤣🤣

  • @lucacristian5919
    @lucacristian5919 Před 3 lety +1

    It’s strange how things work differently in other countries. In Italy, CLA are bought by people who don’t afford CLS, or young ladies who own chihuahuas. The “gardeners” own Audi A8 and 7 series... P.S. congratulations for the 100k subs!! Since day 1 I knew you’ll go big!! Keep doing this Matt!! Cheers

  • @kb9072
    @kb9072 Před 3 lety

    There is an A-Class Saloon/Sedan. I've not seen many but they are produced. The CLA is more a 4 door coupe style version of the A-Class.
    Oh and I love the looks of the CLA including the rear.
    15 minutes after watching this I saw an A-Class being pulled over by the Police.
    Love the channel/reviews, keep it up.

  • @ondrej185
    @ondrej185 Před 3 lety

    congratulations to 100K sir, believe me, it will grow up to 1M in no time. Also, can you take the first exit on that roundabout on the bypass towards Chesterfield? Its a lovely road as I go there often on my motorbike

  • @jamiecampbell5905
    @jamiecampbell5905 Před 3 lety +1

    Another excellent video buddy, not a big fan of the cla but it's still nice

  • @juelz4516
    @juelz4516 Před 3 lety

    I like this guys analogies

  • @TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld

    Congratulations 🥳 on 100k in on to 200k👍🏾

  • @martinmcgoldrick1357
    @martinmcgoldrick1357 Před 3 lety +5

    Chav mobile requires white tracksuit and gold chain

  • @philpeacock9839
    @philpeacock9839 Před 3 lety

    Great review as always pal. Do you have a top 5 wish list of cars you want to review?

  • @thebazgaz
    @thebazgaz Před 3 lety

    Well done on the 100k subscribers