Which sporty Mercedes-Benz model should I buy?

I have a Mercedes-Benz A-Class and want to replace it. Can you tell me what Mercedes models I should be looking at? I fancy a sportier model of this type whilst I can still get into them. Yes I am doing short trips from cold, every day. A long trip for me now would be 200 miles.

Asked on 2 April 2012 by PB, via email

Answered by Honest John
It’s probably better to wait for the all-new A-Class, which will be sporty and low rather than boxy and high. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mercedes-benz/a-clas.../
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