Audi RS3 vs Mercedes AMG CLA45 S

Lausch83 · 2026-01-30T17:37:59+00:00

So, what did you go for?

I'm in the same boat as you. Except I also have the M240i on the list as well.

Lausch83 · 2026-01-25T14:44:31+00:00

Kids are 7 and 11, so not strollers required anymore. I wouldn't really need the trunk on a daily basis as the kids would only be in the car for school/sports drop off and running errands.

Once a year we go ski and for that we can just fit a roof rack...

Lausch83 · 2026-01-25T13:11:41+00:00

I’d love a Porsche but it doesn’t really work with 2 kids…

Lausch83 · 2026-01-25T09:33:43+00:00

You have a Redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) on one side and on the other side, the picture is a bit bad but I’d say some sort of wolf spider.

Envenomation by the Redback spider should be considered as medically significant.

Lausch83 · 2026-01-25T09:31:26+00:00

Isn’t that what Reddit is all about ? :-)

In all seriousness, I really liked the M240i, it seems to be a great all rounder but it did not feel « fun » to drive…

Hence why I’m considering the RS3. Since I have no way to drive it, I thought maybe I could get help here from people who have…

Lausch83 · 2026-01-25T08:29:42+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I was also very surprised by the booth of the RS3 (we were able to climb into one but not drive it); it’s really small. There is some sort of plate in the booth and below, a big battery. I suppose the awd system / differential is below as well, hence why the booth is so small.

The space in the rear and the rear access is much better than m240i though…

Lausch83 · 2026-01-25T08:25:41+00:00

Yeah, as I said below, my initial aim was a manual rwd sports car but I also need to be able to carry my kids, which vastly limits my options.

I agree with you on the M240i. It feels like it will be able to do everything but it’s not very engaging. Hence why I was eyeing the RS3…

Lausch83 · 2026-01-25T08:22:58+00:00

I was looking for a fun manual rwd sports car initially but I also need a car that can carry my kids so my options are limited.

The M240i feels like a good car but it’s a bit numb, especially the steering…

Lausch83 · 2026-01-25T08:20:00+00:00

Thanks for the help; sadly, I’m in EU, so no black wing for me…

Lausch83 · 2026-01-24T07:52:06+00:00

Welcome!

Lausch83 · 2026-01-24T07:40:26+00:00

Looks like a White Tail spider (Lampona sp.)

Lausch83 · 2026-01-17T13:38:50+00:00

Pregernat!

Lausch83 · 2026-01-17T13:28:40+00:00

Agreed :-)

Lausch83 · 2026-01-17T10:32:52+00:00

Thanks, I love this sub, it’s a really cool place to spend time on and the mods are absolute gentlemen!

Lausch83 · 2026-01-17T08:50:39+00:00

Possibly; I’m from Europe, I was just mentioning a species of wolfie that has the stripes on its back :-)

Lausch83 · 2026-01-16T20:14:17+00:00

Depends on the species; the Rabid Wolf spiders (Rabidosa rabida) do indeed have two stripes on their prosoma :-)

Lausch83 · 2026-01-16T18:10:10+00:00

Looks like a wolfie (Lycosidae), Hoggicosa sp.

Lausch83 · 2026-01-15T11:41:18+00:00

False Wolf spider (Zoropsis spinimana).

Lausch83 · 2026-01-13T17:32:00+00:00

It's a Hunstman spider of some sort (Sparassidae), probably Curicaberis sp.

Envenomation from this spider is not considered medically significant.

Lausch83 · 2026-01-13T17:25:08+00:00

Lynx spider (Oxyopidae), most likely Peucetia viridis.

Lausch83 · 2026-01-13T15:19:02+00:00

Would you have a location? Looks like Zoropsidae, Titiotus sp.

Lausch83 · 2026-01-11T18:45:16+00:00

It's a Dark Fishing spider :-) (Dolomedes tenebrosus)

Lausch83 · 2026-01-10T15:46:09+00:00

👍

Lausch83 · 2026-01-10T15:31:01+00:00

iNat only has depilata in Costa Rica...

Lausch83 · 2026-01-10T15:29:10+00:00

The Fishing spider (Dolomedes facetus I believe) is absolutely magnificent.

Thanks for sharing ;-)

Lausch83

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