I hate my new car, I feel sick

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It’s my fault, I was easily talked into it by the sales person.

It’s such a basic car and I’m embarrassed by it. It’s expensive and I want to cry

That would be the 1.6 diesel I believe, the 2 ltr AMG is a merc engine but nice not so subtle dig.

The 1.3 petrol. The PP said it was an AMG Line so it doesn’t have the 2ltr AMG engine.

I have a VW Golf I no longer need. The cam belt has gone but fix that it will be great. ULEZ compliant. Might be 23 years old but it has a tape player! Bet your car doesn’t have one of those…

So out of interest who made the engine in my old one then? It was the A250 AMG line

You feel sick and embarrassed because your car is too basic? Ffs, get a grip. If you don't like it sell it and buy something more show off worthy if that's what makes you feel better. It's just a car not a life changing mistake.

You really need to read the room. How many parents buy a Merc for their 18yo's first car

It always amazes me how many of my friends get talked into cars by the salesman.

When I am buying a car, I always do my research first and decide exactly what make, model, spec etc I’m interested in before I even set foot in a showroom. Not influenced by salesmen at all, I go and buy the car I have decided I want.

For goodness sake, don't go for an SUV if you don't want to look "Common" and have people sneer at you. Around DD's school they're a bit of a joke.

It’s such a basic car and I’m embarrassed by it. It’s expensive and I want to cry

It's not your car that's embarrassing but the fact you came on here complaining about not liking a £30k car you just bought - thats embarrassing

@GentlemanJay really? Thank you! It is the AMG line and it looks really nice. Only concern is the interior size as I have a daughter who seems to think only a limo is big enough.

Any merc engine under 2.0l is now designed by Renault. Has been that way for a few years now - around 2018/19 I think.

Fuck yeah that IS embarrassing. No wonder you’re upset 🙄

@SofiYol was it an actual AMG? The one I am looking at is AMG line premium but it's also on the exec which looks exactly the same so I don't know what the £1500 is for.

I have a tape player too! My car is “only” 21 years old though…

My parents got an automatic mini years ago and I said that they looked like Noddy and Big Ears. My Mum wouldn't go in it again, Dad couldn't care less.

That's a bit unkind.

@Maireas - they recalled the day many times over numerous years and found it really funny. I was just highlighting how different people find different things embarrassing and like OP, my Mum couldn't get over it. They had a 2nd car so it wasn't a problem for Mum.

Swap it for one of these - it’s got a high up driving position, it’s still a Merc and you can winch yourself across the Waitrose car park and tip the shopping straight onto the doorstep when you get home. A practical classic, what’s not to like?

Mine was a Metro - special edition Rio ! It was about 10 years old and had a choke - I was 32 when I passed my test so I didn't even get it off my parents.

Don't! My dad wants one of these!

I’ll swap you for my 08 zafira if you like?

The passenger side window goes down every time you start the engine, sometimes it’s possible to lock the doors; sometimes not, and the heating only work on full blast or nothing… but I like to think that adds character.

It's normal to feel some doubts when you've spent a lot of money on something, especially something you use every day like a car. Give yourself some time to get used to it. If you really don't like it after a few months, see about trading it in for something else.

You're embarrassed by a mercedes??
And you think parents are buying their children mercedes as a first car??
What planet do you live on??? 😂😂😂

I think it was AMG line yes, best car I’ve ever had. Just wanted the ambient lighting 😂

The Times motoring correspondent disagrees

Obvious rivals to the A-Class hatchback include the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Volkswagen Golf, though buyers might also be tempted to take a look at the DS 4, and perhaps even some of the smaller crossovers and SUVs from premium brands, such as the Lexus UX.

Was it covered in rust?

But better than a 29 bus?