To sell or not to sell...that is the question

Sep 4, 2019 | 11:04 AM

gl63

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To sell or not to sell...that is the question

Hi all,

What would you do in my situation?

I've got a 2014 GL63 with 60,500 miles (bought with 25k) and suddenly we have too many vehicles around the house. Something has to go.

If it weren't for the fear of huge maintenance bills, I would not consider getting rid of the GL as my wife loves the car and it has been very good to us. We'd keep it for another 3 years / 60K miles.

I got an instant KBB cash offer for 37K and think I could sell it privately for considerably more. Thoughts?

What's the likelihood of major expenses popping up in the next 60K miles?

I appreciate all your thoughts on how to make the best decision!

Last edited by gl63; Oct 5, 2019 at 09:11 PM.

Sep 4, 2019 | 01:14 PM

BlownV8

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Keep it.

Sep 4, 2019 | 01:34 PM

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Keep it.

Thank you for your response. I see you own a GL63. What is your experience with maintenance and reliability as the miles stack up?

Sep 4, 2019 | 08:55 PM

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I've got over 70k been rock solid so far.

Sep 8, 2019 | 12:44 AM

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG

65k here.

I was considering the same but we already ate the depreciation, might as well keep it.

I am not sure what can compete with 550 hp (~700 reliable hp with a simple tune), fits 7 adults comfortably, handles extremely well for its size and very safe (so far from what I read there have been no reported deaths in a GL/GLS) - at ~$40k.

I say drive it until it dies.

Sep 9, 2019 | 09:50 AM

wwatsonjr

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GLE63s AMG long-term reliability

I appreciate the comments on the 2014 GLE63. I just purchased a GLE63s AMG Coupe. Not knowing the reliability record on this vehicle I purchased the 7 year, 100,000 mile warranty as well. I drive the wheels off my cars so long-term reliability is key to my purchases. One question on the 2014 GLE 63, is it the 5.5L bi-turbo and the 7 speed transmission?

Sep 9, 2019 | 11:16 AM

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Same goes for the 2014 GLE63, nearly identical W166/X166 AMG. It's the M157 engine with 722.9 Seven Speed transmission. The major issues are a small fraction of M157's have a Cylinder 5 leak from not being seated properly and requires an engine out service and the transmission can slip which requires a new torque converter or sometimes a new transmission. Generally, these issues show up before 70,000 miles. Other than that, you have your typical MB issues that can arise and not cheap to fix if out of warranty. E.g. my 360 camera had lines in it and it was the camera module that went bad that probably would have cost a few grand to replace if not for the warranty.

I would consider the GL63 reliable for a Mercedes... and reliable for an AMG. It will cost money to keep it running though without a doubt.