A35 AMG Thoughts After 1 Year of Ownership

Hey guys my name is Ben and welcome back to another video. Today I am joined by my friend Erik, to give you his thoughts and opinions on the A35 AMG, one year on.
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[@asifmohammad2978]

After 12m of an a35. Premium or premium + are a must. Aero pack & wheels also. Gearbox is quick but quite jerky, esp when cold. Engine v nice, pulls harder past 5500/6k rpm (vtec style). Harsh ride without ride control option. Great all rounder. Best in class

[@Ace-vy3ps]

Brilliant vid. Honest, down to earth review and love the red seat belts. Nice team work.

[@zeus5298]

Great vid, thanks for that. I have always had golfs and was planning on getting the mk7.5 r, but thought I'd test drive a few others, this included and I was blown away by the a35, defiantly my favourite, so was good to see a 1 year perspective. I would probably average 24k miles a year too, so spot on.

[@jonnewman7203]

Great honest vid. I bought my A35 at the end of Jan and it's currently averaging 27mpg, but I mainly use mine to drive to the station and back. Can't believe you lowered it - the only issue I've had is it's too low and can scrape on speed bumps (there's one at my daughter's school I can't get the car over). The suspension's a bit stiff on country lanes but on normal roads it's a fun drive and packs a punch with performance.

[@Reissyyy]

I also own an A35 and struggle with fuel but I’ve found by putting the car into the “slippery” mode it reduces engine use and all round power of car still goes mind just ups the mpg I find, if you want to tell him

[@zeus5298]

good to know that, thanks. How much to do average on a motorway commute, as this will be a daily for which is about 100miles. cheers

[@iskillcorn1]

Great video awesome car and Eric comes across as a top guy! Big up Donny

[@erikhuds]

Appreciate that 🙌🙌

[@Buzzshot_GW]

Erik Hudson bro do you have the adaptive suspension. Wanna get the H and R springs but it says only for models without AS

[@dwightschrute782]

Great video! Very informative! Thanks Ben and Eric!

[@LEEx198]

got my A35 three month ago，I drive it go to work every day. Really steady in the high way. Lucky the camera doesn't work.

[@chrissy0887]

what I really want to know is whether or not that car is going to stand the test of time. I really want an a35 but i want it to last. (For Eric) I also would've recommended you went with some more standard models. since your only using it for work and never really pushing it hard I think you would have gotten more out of a more standard a-class. either way its a good car (imo) and great video! keep it up.

[@mcclane_64]

Good video guys. Erik did very good and I agree with his comments owning the same car. In fact same colour 👍

[@mward1141]

12:05 that insurance price is a dream in london💔

[@ibrahima9037]

Can't wait for the A45!

[@tonymuir]

Chose the cla version in March. Only mod I’ll look for now I pan Americana grill...now you’ve put me off the exhaust upgrade!!😉

[@jeroenarets3226]

Braking problem you mentioned usually happens after hard brake application, then keeping the brakes on while waiting in a traffic jam or at traffic-lights. The heat gets trapped and makes the metal expand at that spot, which is the juggle you feel when braking.. Doesn't mean they're worn, they just lost comfort

[@richardjohnson5244]

So Is that the actual break disc expanding? Or the pads?

[@justjohn4711]

That's a smart looking car. I get my digital white a35 in a couple of weeks and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm gonna miss my s3 though.

[@rstresarintosv5949]

Hello mate I’m either getting this or s3 next year which one is better

[@bob6168able]

Do you think this is better or Focus St? Of course luxury is in the Benz. But I am taking about the whole thing, fun drive, size at the back seats , maintenance frequency, etc.

[@88boxfresh]

Good video. Good information that people want to know.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video Ben! nice merc!

[@CinemaAtv]

Like you said yourself, it's good to hear from an actual owner. My A35 saloon arrives September this year and I can't wait. Have been looking at the Miltek race exhaust but will try the standard exhaust for a while first

[@MinisterOfAffairs]

How smooth is the car and the driving experience in comfort mode?

[@honguenloh4612]

Eric is a very presentable guy along w d wonderful car, perfect match!:)

[@erikhuds]

Hi hon

[@a88888888a]

How would you compare this to the s3 / rs3 / civic type r / golf r?

[@juliodefreitas157]

Thank you for sharing your video ❤❤

[@Coachclark.c]

This was actually really helpful after stumbling upon this.

[@RatherBeCancelledThanHandled]

Glad you're enjoying the car , it's unfortunate we can't get Lexus reliability with amg fun.

[@jrey5676]

Is it really expensive to maintain? Compare to honda civic rs?

[@IIVenom]

What Smartphone holder are you using? I still havent found a proper one for my a45s

[@PhillipParisis]

What phone holder are you using in the 35?

[@Anthlucky13]

Good video this lads, cheers!

[@Stevegrande1]

Brahe shudder will be your discs them selves. Not sure if you can machine the Benz discs or will need new ones

[@naz.tanzeem5982]

Great car lads,tastefull mods,should have filmed the exterior from different angles.

[@TheJarminvonnitely]

Where do you get the paddle extensions from please???

[@Decan2805]

Do you notice any lag in acceleration low down, especially when pulling away from a stand still?

[@erikhuds]

Nope

[@ehsanhussain2221]

CVS Car hire have an A35 surely that must be the highest in the country. In October it had around 20k miles 😭

[@andrewsproson1410]

I am a bit late in commenting here but I enjoyed the video, excellent.I am a new A35 owner having had an Audi Quattro A5 Sportback 2L turbo previously.A35 is so different, handling is great on Pirelli and possibly even better on Michelin 4s.I find it a bit heavy on fuel as soon as you do short journeys or have a bit of fun.I have however had 47 mpg on a long steady trip at 60 on M5/M6 which is impressive.I also have a C63 and that does give you fuel anxiety on a long run.My A35 is not Premium Plus so suspension is not variable and is pretty harsh however I fit the seat well and I don’t mind the harsh ride, and I’m a retired old bloke.I think they are great cars that do everything well with good connectivity, room in the back , performance, safety and luxury.Premium Plus would be nice but then I went for newer and lower mileage instead.Servicing is priced as a standard A Class and not as expensive as A45 which is good and yes a service pack is a cheaper way to fund the servicing.

[@ebrahimshaikh5041]

Hiiiiii, I’m thinking of buying an A35 soon, however I’m a little concerned about the fuel. Are you able to comment on how often you fuel for instance if you were to be driving economically and the MPG for city driving please.

[@nathanclose3911]

​@@ebrahimshaikh5041 I have 65,000 km and the average fuel economy which I have never reset since new is 7.8L/100km. I drive around 90km a day to and from work and 70km of that is sitting on 110km on the highway. I get 620km from 50L but can drop to around 500km a tank if I open it up more often

[@naseirkhan5239]

How many local miles do you get from a full tank? I'm in the process of buying my wife a A250 which gives 350 miles local to a £70 tank but really tempted for the A35 instead!

[@paullockwood7219]

Good review lads. Thanks for posting.

[@craigaseddon]

Thinking of getting a 68 plate or cupra Leon?

[@markyboy7012]

Ordered a 2021 A35 Premium Plus Edition back in June for September delivery, but as were now in a microchip shortage situation Mercedes have deleted some equipment including Burmester Stereo & Augemted Satnav, car still costing the same but offered 2x services free. Bit pissed off tbh but what can you do, car also delayed until October now!

[@be1441]

I'd want more than 2 services to be honest haha hope it all gets sorted for you mate

[@ivlog3663]

really enjoyable video!

[@lexzenis2544]

he painted the grille the correct finish black.. Gloss would look shite. shudder on the brake is usually warped rotors

[@Richest_Person_in_the_World]

I have a 2020 A160d and was considering a 2024 A35 but it doesn't seem like that big of an upgrade

[@alexmies825]

This is funny, more chilled vibes review and enjoy it

[@starski4578]

Great choice and colour 😎 Did the milltek invalidate your warranty? I have reached out to my dealer and Mercedes and they both basically say any engine problems resulting from fitting none Mercedes parts would invalidate the warranty. I don’t even think they know what a GPF back exhaust is exactly 😩

[@zeus5298]

good to know that, thanks.

[@s._81]

a GPF back exhaust should be fine, won’t throw the car into limp mode since it’s not tampering with the GPF, which has a sensor on it, you shouldn’t get any check engine lights or faults of any sort in theory.

[@purgecs5477]

i have the same exact car. I have the same problems as you but the problems are small compared to how Wonderfull the car is. I love the car so much

[@BluntWrap001]

J'aimerais m'en prendre une, niveau fiabilité aucun problème ?

[@spannerworks1]

Eric's a good looking guy Ben ! Rich

[@honguenloh4612]

Agreed

[@ashleypatton700]

What fuel do you run it on? From previous performance cars owned, they ran far superior on 99, which did add a fair chunk of cost onto fuel bills

[@erikhuds]

V power

[@KaranSingh-dn7ch]

What is your height? looks like your head is almost against the ceiling of the car :O

[@spencerdeanwitter6573]

Hey guys, should i choose for a amg a35 or just go for civic type r? Im torn between both

[@be1441]

Personally I'd go A35

[@stvhodga209]

Get the type R, better car altogether

[@XclusiveAaron]

I have H&R on mine too and they are really good I like them a lot, but I definitely notice bumps and stuff more, don't wanna hit a big bump at 155 I speak from experience 😂

[@Buzzshot_GW]

Do you have the adaptive suspension mate?

[@Tsukuyomi8]

Bro very good video congrats 👏👏👏 2 questions: Firstly: how reliable is it ? Secondly: maintenance wise how much did it cost in the official dealership? Did it break the bank?

[@lenol0315]

theyre like 45k usd

[@Tsukuyomi8]

@@lenol0315 ok and maintenance? How much did you spend in the first 5 years?

[@WHphoto]

The judder is usually a wharped disc!

[@ashleypatton700]

It’s one of a few things. Either cold judder or thermally induced judder are different things. It’s all about what the drive cycles are - cold judder is usually a build up of disc thickness variation (DTV) from a number of part and installation tolerances. Thermal judder has a combination of things going on which could be to do with disc / hub design etc.

[@rizalawang1732]

or maybe just the ABS kicking in???

[@meermm1276]

well done

[@EdanC1]

But does it have Auto Windscreen Wipers?

[@daysofgrace2934]

28mpg that's alright, I get 19mpg usually, 22mpg if drive conservatively, and 28mpg on a motorway run on a Boxster type 987.2 2.9l. I just think you're paying the Porsche tax on everything and last days of petrol before electric so enjoy...

[@R3beccaAnn]

I DO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS 😢

[@be1441]

😂😂😂

[@SS-uq6wv]

Hoping you can help me out. My mate owns a 7.5 Golf R and the exhaust is deadly for what it is. With all the videos online, the A35 stock exhaust seems..disappointing. Is it actually different irl?

[@adamday9632]

Good question^^

[@CinemaAtv]

Anything pre OPF will sound better obviously. For what you get with todays regulations I think it sounds good. Though it also depends on what you're used to I suppose.

[@M.H.N_]

How do you get the exhaust upgrade without voiding the warranty?

[@splat668]

It’s an amg exhaust pack

[@dovkahn5418]

serious question how old is he as i am young and would like to know at what age does the insurance not become crazy money

[@be1441]

25

[@SS-uq6wv]

depends on location..I'm getting a quote for 2k and I just turned 22, 2yrs ncb, licence for 4 years

[@airnav9186]

i wiil take it thank

[@kyleag1047]

900 a year for insurance is really good

[@EXSKIN]

Brake judder on mine, buckled wheel.

[@danloki78]

A35 owner here no neutral issues here. Actually pretty much no issues. Its a solid car whichh in 2023 i dont want to swap it for any ither car, and its 2 years old.

[@ebrahimshaikh5041]

Hiii, how bad is the fuel economy and how often do you fill up depending on your driving. I’m planning on getting the A35 soon but just worried about this

[@danloki78]

@@ebrahimshaikh5041 it's good for the performance. I do an 80 mile commute of mainly A roads and can hit 45mpg if I'm sensible, with a bit of fun. Yes smaller trips are more around the high 20 lo 30s. I can get over 400miles per tank on average. But your mileage may vary.

[@ebrahimshaikh5041]

@@danloki78 Thanks for the reassurance buddy; it’s good to know that you can get decent MPG too. I currently own an 1.9tdi, I normally get 35-40 mpg on sensible driving in city and can get up to 55-60 on motorway/county roads 60mph. I’m currently doing around 400miles every 2 weeks.

[@danloki78]

@@ebrahimshaikh5041 no worries mate, your car useage sounds a lot like mine!! Just to clarify this is in the custom mode with everything on highest apart from suspension. Sport + is too firm for UK crap roads ha. And using the paddles. But I've had a i30n and a last gen civic type r and the a35 is more economical. To help I do lift and coast a lot too 👍

[@adamkirk7991]

Would say brake judder is warped discs too.

[@Barmybob]

Somewhat worrying that factory discs would be warping, if it was my car I would be seeking a warranty claim. Warping is normally a trait of cheap, poorly manufactured discs or pushing the brakes well beyond normal use, heavy track day use for example.

[@Barmybob]

However most common cause of brake pedal vibration is not warped discs, it's disc surface contamination. This is most often a symptom of keeping the brakes applied when the discs are very hot. Can be remedied with one of these - hunger-maschinen.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/E-326a-Maschine.jpg

[@ignasjuknevicius3921]

REASONABLE PRICED THOUGH? :D

[@asifmohammad2978]

MPG isn’t bad tbh. No way you’d get 28mpg in a V8

[@Mazito123]

If you drive very careful you can think the best is like 30 lol

[@kpSTI05]

Damn he is freaking hot!

[@joez8042]

28mpg around town? I’m lucky if I get 18/20 around town in mine!!

[@erikhuds]

Joe Z must have a heavy foot mate 😂

[@joez8042]

Erik Hudson possibly that or the endless amount of roundabouts in Milton Keynes 😉

[@Taylor40667]

Joe Z my rs mountune m450 gets 19 mpg thats driving hard. A35 would of thought 25+ Noone cares about fuel cost though 🙌

[@izzivilli2710]

Erik Hudson did you do the 1000 mile break in ? Going easy or did you just rip it right off the gate lol

[@keltBTC]

bro no one buys an a35 or a45s and worries about the fuel... you are talking about a high end performance cars. if you want fuel, go buy some hybrid.

[@McTommoOG]

no but I want a hybrid A35 or something similar. Like for the daily commute where you’re not pushing a battery is perfect. Why I wanted the GR Corolla so much because there’s no need to burn petrol in a big engine when behind some cunt doing 30mph on backroads.

[@s._81]

fair

[@Mazito123]

@@s._81the new c63 tho😁🤣

[@s._81]

@@Mazito123 it’s a disappointment 😂 the m3 g80 has no competition at this point, the competition is just miles behind the g80 😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@VloneSki-pz6ge]

@@s._81 they tried to beat the g80 by going hybrid but flopped even after having a massive amount of time to make it better than the g80 lol

[@mampe8898]

Nice car but super expensive here in finland, thanks to tax 😢

[@stvhodga209]

900 quid for insurance, way too much, I’ve got an A35 myself and I’m paying just over 320 per year fully comp.

[@be1441]

He is only 25 tbf

[@fayahmad9063]

Are u 50 years old and parking in a maximum security prison?

[@stvhodga209]

@@fayahmad9063 actually I’m 52

[@markgiddings8382]

Pls tell me who your company is. Thx

[@dubaigeek1988]

My engine cylinder stoped working after 25k 😭

[@Tsukuyomi8]

How much did it cost?

[@STRmw2]

insurance £900 a year?!?! my golf r is 3 grand in london and im upgrading to an a35 :(

[@OA-nc2fc]

for real 2019 a class a200 and insurance is £2400 but tbh i am only 18. London the worst for insurance. Im upgrading to a35 wen im 19 imagine the insurance

[@Olivereo02]

@@OA-nc2fc I’m thinking of doing the same when I’m 19, can’t decide on this, new new m135i or the old m140i. The a35 and 135i are about 2 grand and m140i about 3 so its a tough one

[@OA-nc2fc]

@@Olivereo02 not gonna lie the old m140i destroys the new 135i and a35. The b58 v6 engine in that bmw is unreal. My brother is getting one soon. Rear wheel drive is very fun aswell. Can pick up a 140i for half the price of the others aswell!

[@Olivereo02]

@@OA-nc2fc ye fully agree, absolutely destroys them. But I’ve currently got a 118i which is pretty much exactly the same looks wise and plus the others are more up to date in side so I really can’t decide 😂

[@jamesjohnson9891]

Hi I’m probably wrong but pretty sure I served you ( person who owns a35) in dome McDonald’s drive thu months ago ?😂🤔

[@erikhuds]

Small world! If you were the guy I spoke to about the car then probably yes 😂 also... does this mean you can sort me a maccies without that ridiculous queue?

[@vinociousm3068]

But Eric... I'm a female and watch his channel😁

[@kiraheaton2897]

I’m a lady and I’m watching 🤣 👏🏼

[@airnav9186]

from king Paul apu

[@airnav9186]

like it but

[@andygtv]

Turn heads? Mine doesn’t 😝

[@padoo4426]

Finde das aero Paket ganz geil bis auf den Spoiler der schon hässlich ist aber ist wohl Ansichtssache😅

[@maxmorris1651]

9:14 10:12 10:50

[@floatingpeaks4584]

Bruv, its a black A class outside, hows that turning heads?

[@greeko6]

Best looking hatchback , do I need to say anything else bruv

[@floatingpeaks4584]

@@greeko6 yes, hatchback!!!!! Around my ends a lambo or something similar would turn heads.

[@samramu4680]

Poor cars really make u poorer

[@baljj]

Is Erik....single?

[@be1441]

Sadly not

[@pauledmonds3249]

Drivel

[@be1441]

Thanks for watching Paul ❤️

[@leonardindongo9947]

Audi hatchbacks ugly.....AMG everyday!!!

[@DrewSuttonMedia]

Most ironic comment is calling an M3 chavvy when you drive an A35 🤷‍♂️🤔

[@be1441]

Was a light hearted comment, why so serious 😅

[@jdavidblais]

Meh !!! I still prefere my good old 2017 GLA45 with a real handcrafted engine and sound freaking better than this 35 👎

[@nathanclose3911]

I've had the A35 for nearly two years and not once had the gearbox randomly select neutral

[@ebrahimshaikh5041]

How is the fuel economy depending on your driving

[@nathanclose3911]

I have done 65,000 km and the average fuel economy which I have never reset since new is 7.8L/100km. I drive around 90km a day to and from work and 70km of that is sitting on 110km on the highway. I get 620km from 50L but can drop to around 500km a tank if I open it up more often