# 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class - Opinion? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** mercedes-benz\ **Created:** [May 31, 2021, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156 "2021-05-31T07:44:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Leon34](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Leon34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leon34)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2021, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156/1 "2021-05-31T07:44:37Z")
Is 2014 CLA45 really bad? ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156/2 "2021-05-31T12:52:46Z")
No. However 2014 was the first year for that generation, first year cars may have quirks sorted out in later years. If you are thinking of buying a used CLA have it inspected by a reputable mechanic not associated with the seller. As an MB, expect costly maintenance and repair bills. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156/3 "2021-06-02T03:03:52Z")
A great looking car but the Audi A3 got better reviews, The CLA isn’t a bad choice but i’d ask the local German specialist to look over the car. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156/4 "2021-06-02T03:43:20Z")
I didn’t read any positive reviews of them. I’d rather get a C300, a “real” Benz instead of the FWD one. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156/5 "2021-06-02T04:15:23Z")
The CLA45 came with the 4matic AWD but at a sticker price of almost $60,000. The base CLA gave you the look of a CLS for a low lease payment which is what most buyers really wanted. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156/6 "2021-06-02T05:35:56Z")
It’s an 8 year old used car. No one knows if the one in question is good or bad. Much depends upon how it driven and maintained nor do any of us even know how many miles are on it. Or whether it’s been wrecked at some point. Or run out of oil or only had 3 oil changes in 8+ years. Generally speaking, repairs other than basics could be expensive. It’s a Benz after all. ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156/7 "2021-06-02T11:10:43Z")
Its a Benz and its out of warranty. This is what I would do “run and don’t look back”. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156/8 "2021-06-02T18:13:54Z")
> [@texases](#): > > I’d rather get a C300 Actually, the real Benz is the E series. That’s their meal ticket. Everything else is to expand the owner base. My son in law had a C series, and it had a cheap interior. The passenger door handle came loose from the door. That should never happen.