Purchasing advice on a GL 320
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Purchasing advice on a GL 320
Hello MB owners!
I'm in the market for a new SUV and strongly considering a GL Diesel. I have searched through the forums and online and found sporadic info on reliability ratings, model variances, etc. but wanted to get some real results for current owners. Can anyone give me some advice on the following?
1. What's the best year to buy in a GL Diesel? (used, pre 2010... because budget)
2. What type of reliability issues might I run into and what does cost of maintenance look like? (perhaps compared to owning other SUV's in the same class)
3. Are there any concerns with high mileage vehicles? (100k+)
Thanks in advance!
I'm in the market for a new SUV and strongly considering a GL Diesel. I have searched through the forums and online and found sporadic info on reliability ratings, model variances, etc. but wanted to get some real results for current owners. Can anyone give me some advice on the following?
1. What's the best year to buy in a GL Diesel? (used, pre 2010... because budget)
2. What type of reliability issues might I run into and what does cost of maintenance look like? (perhaps compared to owning other SUV's in the same class)
3. Are there any concerns with high mileage vehicles? (100k+)
Thanks in advance!
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Hello MB owners!
I'm in the market for a new SUV and strongly considering a GL Diesel. I have searched through the forums and online and found sporadic info on reliability ratings, model variances, etc. but wanted to get some real results for current owners. Can anyone give me some advice on the following?
1. What's the best year to buy in a GL Diesel? (used, pre 2010... because budget)
2. What type of reliability issues might I run into and what does cost of maintenance look like? (perhaps compared to owning other SUV's in the same class)
3. Are there any concerns with high mileage vehicles? (100k+)
Thanks in advance!
I'm in the market for a new SUV and strongly considering a GL Diesel. I have searched through the forums and online and found sporadic info on reliability ratings, model variances, etc. but wanted to get some real results for current owners. Can anyone give me some advice on the following?
1. What's the best year to buy in a GL Diesel? (used, pre 2010... because budget)
2. What type of reliability issues might I run into and what does cost of maintenance look like? (perhaps compared to owning other SUV's in the same class)
3. Are there any concerns with high mileage vehicles? (100k+)
Thanks in advance!
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So why oh why do I keep it?
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