2022 GLA 250 Winter driver? Or find something else?
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2022 GLA 250 Winter driver? Or find something else?
Wife is looking at one of this as her 19 C63 Cabriolet is less than enjoyable in snowy weather 😉. Needs to be a small SUV though.
My initial search on the GLA brought up lots of engine issues, was that the previous generation or are there still reliability issues? Anything else that should make me think twice about buying one?
She has driven an X3 which she liked, is looking at a 21 Alfa Stelvio, and hated the QX50. Anything else we should look at (2020-2024, under 35k)?
My initial search on the GLA brought up lots of engine issues, was that the previous generation or are there still reliability issues? Anything else that should make me think twice about buying one?
She has driven an X3 which she liked, is looking at a 21 Alfa Stelvio, and hated the QX50. Anything else we should look at (2020-2024, under 35k)?
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Wife is looking at one of this as her 19 C63 Cabriolet is less than enjoyable in snowy weather 😉. Needs to be a small SUV though.
My initial search on the GLA brought up lots of engine issues, was that the previous generation or are there still reliability issues? Anything else that should make me think twice about buying one?
She has driven an X3 which she liked, is looking at a 21 Alfa Stelvio, and hated the QX50. Anything else we should look at (2020-2024, under 35k)?
My initial search on the GLA brought up lots of engine issues, was that the previous generation or are there still reliability issues? Anything else that should make me think twice about buying one?
She has driven an X3 which she liked, is looking at a 21 Alfa Stelvio, and hated the QX50. Anything else we should look at (2020-2024, under 35k)?
To answer your question though, you should get quality winter tires, if you want 4MATIC as well otherwise, GLA is FWD based. As for the engine issues, you are talking about the cylinder head recall? If so, if it is covered by the recall, you should be fine.
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Wife is looking at one of this as her 19 C63 Cabriolet is less than enjoyable in snowy weather 😉. Needs to be a small SUV though.
My initial search on the GLA brought up lots of engine issues, was that the previous generation or are there still reliability issues? Anything else that should make me think twice about buying one?
She has driven an X3 which she liked, is looking at a 21 Alfa Stelvio, and hated the QX50. Anything else we should look at (2020-2024, under 35k)?
My initial search on the GLA brought up lots of engine issues, was that the previous generation or are there still reliability issues? Anything else that should make me think twice about buying one?
She has driven an X3 which she liked, is looking at a 21 Alfa Stelvio, and hated the QX50. Anything else we should look at (2020-2024, under 35k)?
We have a FWD 2023 GLA. No experience in snow and ice, but we use it in semi off-road service and it handles 5 inch deep mud with no problem for the FWD. The AWD should be even better.
One note - Try to get one with the adjustable rear seats. The F/R movement isn’t really needed and they all fold flat, but the fixed rear seats don’t have cup holders in the fold down rear armrest.
Last edited by Odd Piggy; Nov 30, 2024 at 08:54 PM.
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If like the X3 might as well go GLC since going to GLA is a downgrade compared to an X3, that competes with the X1.
To answer your question though, you should get quality winter tires, if you want 4MATIC as well otherwise, GLA is FWD based. As for the engine issues, you are talking about the cylinder head recall? If so, if it is covered by the recall, you should be fine.
To answer your question though, you should get quality winter tires, if you want 4MATIC as well otherwise, GLA is FWD based. As for the engine issues, you are talking about the cylinder head recall? If so, if it is covered by the recall, you should be fine.
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This was one of things that I saw about this that made me concerned about moving forward with buying this model. https://www.glaowners.com/threads/se...-gla250.29109/
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This was one of things that I saw about this that made me concerned about moving forward with buying this model. https://www.glaowners.com/threads/se...-gla250.29109/
But you won’t get away from the M260/264 engine problem by going to a GLC. GLA, GLB, GLC and any MB with either engine was affected through the 2021 models and maybe some early 2022s. But the problem is covered by a 10 year 150,000 mike warranty. The dealer can give details.
As far as the HVAC system odor, that’s a solvable Mercedes problem that occurs mostly in warm humid climates. We had it on an ‘03 E Class, a’13 C Class, as well as a ‘21 GLA. It’s an idiosyncrasy that goes with the brand.
If those things are enough to concern you, save yourself some misery and buy another brand. It’s no fun to get talked into buying a car you had misgivings about then to have it prove you were right.
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I’m not making light of your concerns because we have one GLA driver who doesn’t like the car.
But you won’t get away from the M260/264 engine problem by going to a GLC. GLA, GLB, GLC and any MB with either engine was affected through the 2021 models and maybe some early 2022s. But the problem is covered by a 10 year 150,000 mike warranty. The dealer can give details.
As far as the HVAC system odor, that’s a solvable Mercedes problem that occurs mostly in warm humid climates. We had it on an ‘03 E Class, a’13 C Class, as well as a ‘21 GLA. It’s an idiosyncrasy that goes with the brand.
If those things are enough to concern you, save yourself some misery and buy another brand. It’s no fun to get talked into buying a car you had misgivings about then to have it prove you were right.
But you won’t get away from the M260/264 engine problem by going to a GLC. GLA, GLB, GLC and any MB with either engine was affected through the 2021 models and maybe some early 2022s. But the problem is covered by a 10 year 150,000 mike warranty. The dealer can give details.
As far as the HVAC system odor, that’s a solvable Mercedes problem that occurs mostly in warm humid climates. We had it on an ‘03 E Class, a’13 C Class, as well as a ‘21 GLA. It’s an idiosyncrasy that goes with the brand.
If those things are enough to concern you, save yourself some misery and buy another brand. It’s no fun to get talked into buying a car you had misgivings about then to have it prove you were right.
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Extensive analysis of what women look for when they buy cars has been done over the years and the reapeted finding has been that women want safety and reliability. This is why auto makers have put such a focus on safety and reliability in more recent years. I would explain to your wife that looks don't mean anything if the vehicle doesn't run. That's also what my engineer father always taught me.
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I was one of those engineers. Population statistics help sell cars and direct design initiatives. But they can hurt people’s feelings when applied to individuals. One of my tasks was introducing women engineers and scientists to an all male workplace. By definition they were all young and inexperienced. What a ride. I learned a fantastic amount about people. Because their upbringing and experiences were different, their approach to problems and even their solutions were different — not wrong, just different. Every single one of them became a respected professional. One became my supervisor and another a vice-president. I suspect that Daremo’s wife doesn’t need that explanation.
