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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 07:07 AM
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First post - Brit who has just ordered a GLC 43

Just introducing myself from London.
Found this forum about a month ago when researching my new car purchase and picked up lots of useful info (particularly on options - what to get/not to get) for which a big thank you to the numerous posters here.
Ordered a GLC 43 yesterday for Nov UK delivery.
Brilliant blue
Black leather
Premium Plus Pack (UK option with lots of kit)
Lane tracking package
Carbon centre console
Looking forward to getting it and can share experiences here.
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 12:07 PM
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Nice! I can't wait to see pictures! Out of curiosity, did you manage to negotiate a discount? If so, how much?
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 02:05 PM
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I did get a discount of just under 10%, which I was pleased with. I looked closely at the Macan and F-Pace but preferred the Merc for a variety of reasons and, fortunately for me, it is (in the UK at least) a fair bit cheaper.
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Well done, my wait is nearly over. I have a obsidian black GLC43 with most options being prepped at the dealership. Will check it over on the weekend and bring home on Monday.

Max

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Fantastic - I hope it lives up to expectations and good luck with it.
Interested to hear your feedback as, as far as I can tell, there are no reviews available anywhere (presumably no press cars).
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Originally Posted by gobiman
I did get a discount of just under 10%, which I was pleased with. I looked closely at the Macan and F-Pace but preferred the Merc for a variety of reasons and, fortunately for me, it is (in the UK at least) a fair bit cheaper.
It is insanely good value for money isn't it? We looked at the Macan as well. I liked it much better than I thought I would, but the boot seemed very small and sloped. Not comfortable for our gorgeous dog. Also very high up from the ground. I did prefer the flush navigation screen.

Our neighnour and my wife's best friend just got a Black/Black/Black F-Pace S delivered. It is really nice, I didn't like them but hers looks amazing. It is actually quite a large car, more like Maserati Levante size which was also on our list. But we really wanted to downsize from our GL as there were a few multi-storey car park issues and my wife is much more comfortable driving the GLC size each and every day.

I can't wait for ours.
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Originally Posted by MaxFactor
Well done, my wait is nearly over. I have a obsidian black GLC43 with most options being prepped at the dealership. Will check it over on the weekend and bring home on Monday.

Max
Snap same colour lucky man, enjoy it!
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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[QUOTE=dejongj;6912646]It is insanely good value for money isn't it? We looked at the Macan as well. I liked it much better than I thought I would, but the boot seemed very small and sloped. Not comfortable for our gorgeous dog. Also very high up from the ground. I did prefer the flush navigation screen.

Yup. When I looked at the comparable Macan and F- Pace, they were both over 25% more expensive in spec I wanted. Both very nice but don't particularly like the image of the Macan and not convinced about build quality for the Jag. Unusually perhaps, the Merc feels like the more discreet and better value choice!
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