Why My Friend Bought a Brand New A35 AMG And Was it Worth It?

In this video, we take a look at my friend’s brand new Mercedes AMG A35 after his first month of ownership. We both used to own Ford Fiesta ST Mk7 models, but have since gone in completely different directions when it comes to hot hatches. He wasn’t originally planning to buy new, but with the deals available, he ended up getting this A35 AMG for roughly the same monthly cost as a used alternative. So was it worth it? We talk through his first impressions after a month, what it’s like to live with day-to-day, and whether this really is one of the most luxurious hot hatches you can buy right now. Since the car has just been run in, we also finally get the chance to properly open it up, test launch control, and see what it’s like when driven a bit harder. If you’re considering a Mercedes-AMG A35, or debating whether to go new vs used, this should give you a real-world perspective. -- Follow me on: Instagram -   / treewalters   TikTok -   / treewalters