How many full size luggage can fit in the GL?
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2008 C300 4matic
How many full size luggage can fit in the GL?
For all the GL owners here, I'd like to ask can the GL hold 5 full size luggages (30x20x12 inches) with the third row down? I'm planning on renting one for a week long vacation with friends in Europe. Thanks!
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From: Newport Beach California
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Thanks for the help! That feels a little reassuring. We'll just try to limit our large luggage to 4 with 4 carry ons. Hopefully we'll be able to stack it in a way where I can still have a good view out the rear window.
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Sorry to say, but I think you're best off with a minivan. Even if you can get that luggage to fit (you're assuming that no one packs their suitcase "fat") you'll have no room for anything else - gifts you buy, etc.
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I'd agree with the mini van comment, my son has a Honda Odyssey, and it holds a lot. I used to drive a full sized Ford van that had even more room. But, the GL does pretty well. If you need extra space occasionally in your GL, I'd recommend a Thule roof bag--they are watertight and will hold quite a bit. Just do not use Thule straps to tie them down, get a couple of ratcheting strap clamps at Lowes or Home Depot and use these. Thule roof bags are around $100.
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i drive them all, fast and hard
i fit 6 full size in my yukon denali with one of the third seats still in there... that was a record i was proud of....yeah so thats my concern about moving to a gl size, besides that I cant fit 3 car seats across the middle
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I'll agree with you about the Denali having more room--it is a bigger vehicle. But as an ex 2004 Tahoe owner, I got tired of having an engine with the best mileage at 18 and the worst at 14, plus numerous odd problems caused by GM being cheap on warranty repairs. To date, the MB gets about 60-70% better fuel mileage than the Tahoe, (gas Tahoe vs diesel MB) and repairs have been zip. GM blew it when they discontinued work on their light diesel--it was a casualty of their bankruptcy. To me, the trade off of smaller size for a higher mileage, more reliable vehicle has been worth it.
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