TPowerdinNY

Looking at the trade-offs between buying a 2013 GLK or a 2011 GLK and doing the facelift conversion (off one of my buddies who is looking to get into a new GL).

Don't know much about this car to be honest with you. Just that I like it, but this new facelift just looks so much nicer than the original release.

Anyone know what it takes to do the exterior conversion? I know its stupid and probably a waste of money but I'd like to know.

My quick observations:

Fenders - the same
Tail Lights - different but the same shape (may need additional module for adapting)
Hood - different
Headlights - different (may beed additional module for adapting)
Front Bumper & misc - different
Rear Bumper & misc - different but could consider leaving it alone

Sorry if I'm wasting bandwidth but I'd really appreciate any help.

ashwats

I think you have all the right doubts...! It's not worth it. Already there are a lot of used 2013 in the market.

Rascally Wabbit

The interior upgrade by itself is reason enough for a 2013 over an earlier year.

Gotti78

I bought a 2012 with no idea it was changing. Should have just waited it out

Wilsonkpham

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Wilsonkpham

Fenders - the same
Tail Lights - different but the same shape (may need additional module for adapting) => need re-pin the wiring & CODING
Hood - different => SAME
Headlights - different (may beed additional module for adapting) => YES, 2 new ballast & 2 new LED box ..and may be NEW SAM-F
Front Bumper & misc - different => YES
Rear Bumper & misc - different but could consider leaving it alone.

mynameiseco

Nice! Thanks for replying, I've been wanting to know if the tail lights needed rewiring/reprogramming.

sterz85

does anybody know if the energy absorber or the cover support would need to be replaced if one is going from a regular 2013 bumper to an amg bumper?

checking a few part sites and i see the different part numbers but i'm just not sure if they really are different pieces or i could reuse my stock ones.

Chris The Swede

And up on this since these parts start to be quite cheap now... Is the headlights plug n play? Biggest consern here..

Dominador

Isn't there also a performance difference in the 350s? I think up to 2012 HP was 268 and 2013 went up to 302.

MBKLUE

Yes, correct.

Chris The Swede

And?

Dominador

Excellent contribution hah. The OP asked for trade offs, I would think most people would include a 34hp difference as a trade off.

Chris The Swede

OK. That expression I dont understand. Trade off??

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Chris The Swede

That is nice but it would be nice if you would care to answer questions as well since I am doing ths right now and even more..

Elmecano

is it an aftermarket radio??? if so where did you take it?

Chris The Swede

No it is OEM. Comand 4.5

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Chris The Swede

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Monicagsalazar

Hi guys i have a question, does 2013 front radiator grille will fit on my 2012 glk.

I see a lot or pictures and the background fitment looks the same to me


thanks

Rascally Wabbit

So it appears that the front fascia/bumper cover is different but the hood is the same. OEM p/n for the grille does change between 2012 & 2013 but that does not mean it will not fit. Question is how different is the front fascia. Great that the various parts listed reflect the differences but not the grille!