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Danimal350 · 08-08-2012, 08:32 AM

Hello all,

My name's Dan and I ordered a 2013 GLK 350 a while ago. It should arrive in Seattle around the 1st week in September. I've been lurking on the forum for quite a while trying to assess whether or not I wanted to buy a GLK, and this forum allowed me to make an informed decision and I'm pleased to be apart of the community. I'm upgrading from an '07 Honda Civic Si which I bought brand new.. I wanted to buy another Honda but I wasn't happy with any of there AWD offerings (I snowboard a lot) and I don't like Acuras. Having spent the majority of my youth living in Sindelfingen, Germany I was partial to the possibility of buying a Mercedes. Also my Dad had an old '89 190 E which was a tank. So I did some research in the small SUV market and took a look at my finances and decided that the GLK 350 was what I wanted.

I'm a Captain (Field Artillery) in the US Army and currently serving a tour in Afghanistan. I'll be home soon and I can't wait to pick up my new car. I also ride an '07 Buell XB12Scg.

Glad to be a part of the forum and nice to meet everyone.

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N91K · 08-08-2012, 08:54 AM

Welcome! I am 100% sure you will not be disappointed, enjoy it and please post pics. Drive safe.

ferrariyellow44 · 08-08-2012, 09:25 AM

Congrats! The facelifted GLK is so much better looking than the old one plus the interior is beautiful, good luck with it! I must say though, quattro is the best AWD system. IMO quattro>4matic>xdrive. Audi Allroads are unstoppable in the snow, but im sure your GLK will do just fine

Danimal350 · 08-08-2012, 10:34 AM

I've never had the opportunity to utilize Quattro in any environment except the autobahn.

I remember my father and I took a trip to Bastogne in the winter to visit all the old battlefields. We had rented a 2003 ML with a diesel and 4Matic. It was unstoppable in the snow, I couldn't believe the type of traction I was getting.. Ever since then I've looked favorably upon Mercedes AWD systems.

I did look long and hard at the Audi Q5, but I would be lying to you if I told you that my experiences growing up with MB didn't have something to do with my decision.

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08-08-2012, 08:54 AM	#2
N91K Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 446 Drives: GLK350 '11	Welcome! I am 100% sure you will not be disappointed, enjoy it and please post pics. Drive safe.

08-08-2012, 09:25 AM	#3
ferrariyellow44 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298 Drives: 2008 CLS550, 2010 E350 sport 4matic, 2012 CL550, 2008 C350 sport	Congrats! The facelifted GLK is so much better looking than the old one plus the interior is beautiful, good luck with it! I must say though, quattro is the best AWD system. IMO quattro>4matic>xdrive. Audi Allroads are unstoppable in the snow, but im sure your GLK will do just fine

08-08-2012, 10:34 AM	#4
Danimal350 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Drives: 2013 GLK 350, 2007 Buell XB12Scg	I've never had the opportunity to utilize Quattro in any environment except the autobahn. I remember my father and I took a trip to Bastogne in the winter to visit all the old battlefields. We had rented a 2003 ML with a diesel and 4Matic. It was unstoppable in the snow, I couldn't believe the type of traction I was getting.. Ever since then I've looked favorably upon Mercedes AWD systems. I did look long and hard at the Audi Q5, but I would be lying to you if I told you that my experiences growing up with MB didn't have something to do with my decision.

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