What did I think of the Mercedes A35 AMG? Summary review on my time with the Pocket Rocket.

[@vulcanvoyager]

Older cars are not simple Geoff, just better!

[@matthewgodwin3050]

For simplicity, you need something from the early to mid 1980s. Carburettors, non-assisted steering, no electronic systems, and everything accessible under the hood. Changing the serpentine belt in my old Triumph is a 30 minute job start to finish. And that includes a tea & cigarette break mid job.

[@timhicks2154]

I love my two old Toyotas. One is 21 years old, the other is 17.

[@ibrstellar1080]

@@SaintWill70 Cars became complicated around the early 2000's and certainly the last 10years has gone off the scale.

[@ibrstellar1080]

@@timhicks2154 I like the old Rav 4's and bullet proof reliability l

[@timhicks2154]

@ - in our town, there’s a Toyota Yaris with over 250,000 miles on it & still going strong. I have a couple of Yarises: a 1.0 T3 MMT and a 1.8SR. Combined mileage is 180,000 miles.

[@steveclark..]

I don't want a computer on wheels either, maybe it's because I started motoring in the 80's but that's what I like, analogue clocks on the dash, proper switches rather than touch screen etc. Older vehicles I can repair myself too, never taken a vehicle to a garage in my life, couldn't afford to pay someone else anyhow.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

Agreed. Personally, I blame the introduction of power steering and fuel injection for the ruination of driving pleasure. It led to where we are now. Modern cars are no fun at all. They're too big, they're too heavy, they have too much silly tech, and they're devoid of all road feel. Old cars are just better. If it doesn't have a carburettor or 'arm-strong' steering, it ain't worth having.

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

I've been driving 58 years. I started in bangers. Before MOT. Breathalyser. It's not the modern cars I don't like but all the petty rules. 20 mile an hour. 1 mile over the speed limit your done. Spend more time watching the speedometer than the road in the older cars. Cyclist who pay nothing towards costs, having priority. Pedestrians not taking responsibility for their own safety, When I lived on the continent children were brought up to respect traffic. Not here. Mothers letting toddlers run loose. Oh we can't put reins on them we are controlling them, their not dogs. Dogs are better trained. A few days ago I almost removed a toddler she ran out from behind a car & mother caught her. just. I stopped several yards further on. I didn't get out or I'd have given that mother a piece of my mind. First time I came so close in 58 years. All because they won't use reins. I'd much rather have a live child.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

I've always preferred old, small, underpowered cars to these big horsepower modern things. They're light, nimble, they're better communicators, and you can use all of the performance without breaking the speed limit. I have much more fun in my 1981 Triumph with 70 hp, than I would in a Ferrari Aventador or Lamborghini 488 that can only be driven at six tenths on the public roads.

[@mikesbikestoyswalkley2232]

hi Geoff. To change the temperature you can just say 'Hey Mercedes' 'I'm too hot "(or too cold) and the car will change the temperature for you.

[@Elsie-uy2kl]

Great video Geoff. I am one of those people who prefers a newer car, especially as I'm getting older and the features help me to keep driving safely. 👍

[@MTBLaura]

Had to rewind the last few seconds to check that wasn't a 💩 emoji on the hotel main door 👀🤣

[@peterclarke3300]

Great video Geoff I had a look at those they look pretty good 👍👍

[@Sebastianraikkonen_actualname]

Lol, because of my hand disabilities, those steering wheel touch button things, I physically can't use 😅 great work Mercedes!

[@ianchalklen1047]

The manufacturers have moved towards race car technology to improve the performance out of smaller engines; F1 use 1600cc getting huge hp but will strip the engine down after each racing weekend. As lovely as you feel the Merc is, I doubt it will ever make to a grand old age before a failure makes it uneconomical to repair.

[@liberty0758]

Couple months ago I switched from a simple 2007 Subaru Liberty (Australian model, Legacy elsewhere) to 2012 equally simple Toyota Aurion and got familiarised with it in 2 minutes. New cars are just over the top complicated mess.

[@eirik_halvorsen]

A customer of ours has a black A-class with a yellow stripe AND the same spoiler and plastics as your rental … I call it a shopping trolley 🛒 every time it comes 😂

[@jrandall5995]

isn't an A35 an Austin (sorry I'm old) this trip has been entertaining

[@johnmarley2550]

You’re right every time he said it I’m looking up for a baby Austin 🤣

[@keithjames2450]

Another great vlog Geoff!

[@GeoffBuysCars]

Thank you!

[@cmdrjinxo7846]

You can change the temp by just using the voice assistant

[@timhicks2154]

Turbocharged small engines are destined to go bang

[@diegestive4167]

Ive got a a35 much better interior can pick loads of things that get my goat up , but still love it.... the stick shift gets me sometimes because that where my wipers are in the van . As for the heaters can just sync them.

[@karlhulme8014]

Geoff, I’m normally very old school with my cars ( I hate touchscreens and lane assist etc. ) but I find the drive select on the Mercedes very good ,just takes a couple of days to get used to.

[@charlestoast4051]

Watch out, there are speed cameras every ten light poles on the road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, plus the occasional mobile speed trap.

[@robincook3367]

The problem with squeezing as much power as possible out of tiny engines is they are so stressed they don't last very long, especially in bigger cars. The Ford 1-litre Ecoboost is one example, and VW made a 1.4 which was supercharged and turbocharged. Had a very short life. Big engines are much less stressed.

[@scottcook8443]

Hi Geoff why did you have the renault engined A35 AMG you should have gone for the A45 AMG they are fast as fook😊

[@angelakenyon7490]

By design the overstimulated, overwhelming screens, screens on steering wheel (wtf) , 22 buttons on steering wheel , stick shift on steering wheel, all by design to Put people Off Driving - we know why "they" want that The last oversized vehicle looks like an army vehicle , for off reading Enjoyed "dabu abbey"? I quite like that version Geoff 😅

[@OS993]

New Mercedes, too much tech, gives me a headache. Mercedes from the 80s-90s are the best.

[@RBcymru]

Hope the driver noticed the front trim hanging off

[@michaelmatthews-uu4en]

I didn't think you would find a column change that quick. Too many distractions in that cab for me.

[@HowToSpec]

You should try reviewing more new cars, it’s very entertaining.

[@iCozzh]

It would be 20minutes of moaning about screens and muttering about his beige volvo😂

[@GeoffBuysCars]

@@iCozzhyes exactly 😂😂

[@MrHemikid426]

Camaro V6 over 300 horsepower. 2.0 turbo has 275 horsepower.

[@iCozzh]

Buy or test an F80 M car. Modern comfort & safety, tech isnt overwhelming, box & engine are reliable as hell once the crankhubs been done, Buttons are where they should be. Gauge cluster is analogue/half digital. Can even get them in a manual. Note: Most of your issues with cars is because it takes the avg consumer a few weeks to get accustomed to a new cars set up. Objectively haptic wheel controls are ass. Not defending them in the slightest.

[@vossierebel]

Tell you what... it's rather good to see a Chevvy... imagine... the first car I ever spent time in was a Chev!! PS - the lil AMG - what did she take out of your pocket in fines!! PPS - I'm still wondering about all the excess that place produces mind blowing! But... one thing I'll give them... they're helping elevate the CO2 levels needed for our survival!! GGGG!!!!!!!

[@timhicks2154]

Exactly. CO2. The gas of life.

[@sallycarrera6319]

@GeoffBuysCars don't make your mind up Geoff until you've driven an older 911 in anger...not all 911s are the same 😃

[@Joe-m6p6b]

First. I won the AMG!

[@ericsensible2351]

Why did you show a Chevrolet Camaro in your front page.

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

Didn't watch the video then

[@EternalRUSHfan63]

A35 that's Austin 😂

[@ollycollie]

Bit harsh to say nobody wants a Hummer. The US military make quite good use of them.

[@michaelj3282]

You don't see many Hummer H2 (or 3) here in the UAE is because they are so last decade +, this is why there are very few (for examples Testarossas on the road now, and the market for them (Pre 2010 cars) is really depressed, buy a decent lhd and sell it back in Europe, you will make a decent amout of cash on them, cos no-one wants them here. Other than me of course, I'd take their hands off for one. I get stopped in my Dolly Sprint here all the time - when I take it out - which is perhaps 4 times a year - no-one has ever seen one before.

[@ShowMustG]

I preferer newer cars, I have the A45S AMG it's awesome.

[@floridahummer]

if it aint broke dont fix it.

[@decayintheuk]

Enough with the goddam features already, driving is really quite simple when you get down to it

[@angelakenyon7490]

Yes 😊

[@nigelwebb5511]

Hi Geoff. Have you seen this? - article in Express - Electric cars can ‘explode’ and public must be warned says National Fire Chiefs Council

[@starscream6665]

Putting a 6 cylinder engine in a muscle car is insane by Dodge and Chevrolet

[@andrewwaller5913]

Mustangs have had 4 cylinder option for years too 😂

[@ghostinthemachine76]

I don’t get this fascination with screens. Give me a nice set of analog clocks, preferably with coolant/oil temps and oil pressure. These screens will age like a pint of milk.

[@timhicks2154]

Too many daft & unnecessary things in modern cars.

[@sunsetexplorer63936]

Not if you buy a Mk7.5 Golf. Screen’s just the right size that it’s workable, and it’s not full of nonsense.

[@Richard-r1x7d]

Austin A35 is better

[@ibrstellar1080]

That Merc is better looking than m9st new cars but lacks something and too much digital distractions for me.

[@bentullett6068]

They really did give you some poor muscle cars. Non had V8 engines.

[@Actually-y7j]

It's better than EVs but still junk. As you should know the plastics and hoses will melt with the engine heat let alone the Dubai heat.

[@Thunderbloke2]

All those options on settings really are a load of useless tech.

[@iancrosby3475]

If. You're not going to spend your money on hire cars .. vyou could spend the t in Mrs Geoff she is a fine and rare lady. 2 more sleeps to the 2.5l petrol outback. I put the last squirt of diesel in the x trail, the guy in the petrol station wanted to marry me. I'm not into that and didn't realise Islam was either. Flexibility, that's what religion needs.

[@moorgunandmarshes]

No No No it is twin turbo not bi, keep woke out of car journalism.