zizo

Hello everyone,
i'm looking to replace my old car and I'm seriously considering the GLC300. The thing is though, I am hesitant to buy the 2018 now since the 2019 is coming out soon. I configured a well equipped 2018 for an MSRP of 57820.

Do you guys know if i can order a 2019 in this coming month (Aug-Sep 2018) or is it a long wait? When should i expect delivery if i order a 2019 soon. What kinda wiggle room do i have if i order a 2019?

Any help would be appreciated as this will be our first Benz

Philamg

I would very much doubt you could order a 2018 factory built car now, all factory orders will be 2019 model.

lay3r3

zizo

Thank you very much Philamg and Lay3r3 for replying. I didn't know that I could order a 2019 at this time. How much wiggle room below MSRP do you think i could have with dealers?

lay3r3

EuroGermantown

Zizo,

If you're interested shoot me a P.M. and we'll see what we can do for you!

-Steve

CheckStein

When a 2019 is shipping(available) it will likely take 4-5mo to receive a special order that comes from Germany.

Next on pricing - your best way to negotiate a fair deal is to look at what the various GLC's are selling for in your area using online tool like Truecar
Using that tool you can see MSRP and what the car actually sold for via a bell curve. From that data you can calculate the %discount applied to MSRP, this way you can estimate a fair price using any MSRP you get from a specific configuration of the model. This is a fair market value at that specific time and a dealer should accept it.

But to note, a custom order is most profitable to a dealer most of the time, so there is some wiggle room to negotiate down from the fair price method i described above.

And there is of course, buying from a dealer not near you in another city or state, etc. The pricing method above is still valid.

zizo

Does anyone know if they took the "Air body control" option out of the 2019 GLC?

CheckStein

Air suspension should still be an option.

fabbrisd1

For 2019 there is a "Off-Road Option" for the GLC SUV - and no Off Road Option for the coupe -

zizo

So can you select the "off road$ option with other options such as Night Package or are they mutually exclusive?

fabbrisd1

Please understand that doing a Build-Configure is something best done in front of a sales advisor who has the Netstar configure tool open on his notebook...

CheckStein

2019 has a few options not seen before.
now it has 3 zone hvac (do not recall if std or optional)

on my 2017 i opted for airbag suspension and cooling front seats (fans) over the 3rd safety package. i am very glad-happy to have these options.

cooling (fan'd) seats is kinda weird. hi & med speed pulls air down into the seat, but low speed blows up into the seat. not sure why they do that. i just think that if you are smelly/sweaty do you really want to pull that down into the seat?

markaj1

I'm looking at MBUSA site, I don't see an air suspension option when you try to build a 2019 GLC. I think its only an option on the 2019 GLC350e and standard on the AMG.

CheckStein

I think their site is kinda cruddy when it comes to seeing actual options. Call a dealer and ask them to verify.


It would be a shame for them to remove this option for std GLC300. I love it, and you can change modes.

MBCA

If you can, wait and order the 2020. You'll get the facelift, LED lights and bigger screen. I got a 2019 but wish I waited for the 2020. Had to turn in my 2015 lease though.

protseng

might be possible they raise the base msrp by 1-2k

peet

I just read that 2019 is switching manufacturing to India. If this is truly for 2019 (2020 makes more sense) then use that info to your selection process. First year that factory is making this complex vehicle so errors are likely, factory tooling will take time so a delayed start is very likely and all the other impacts that come with switching factories.

According to this article, it is supposed to start production as early as next month, YMMV.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/me...v-india-import

B591

If you value your and your family's health, DO NOT BUY A GLC. If you are not aware, Google Mercedes hvac class action lawsuit. There is a defect in the hvac system that creates MOLD and when you run your ac, air filled with mold spores are being sprayed into the cabin. You and your family will be breathing this air in. Mercedes denies the problem and does nothing to help us. I have GLC 2018 and I've had this problem since my car was 2 months old. I regret buying it. No lemon law attorney will take my case and Mercedes dealers do NOTHING to help us. Run away, dont walk away from mercedes.

aaron1515

Here is the list of cars in that law suit. Please don't scare everyone. The GLC is not affected
2004-2012 A Class,2017 GLE Class,2008-2016 Mercedes C-Class,2006-2016 M Class,2000-2014 CL Class,2006-2015 R Class,2013-2016 Mercedes CLA-Class,1999-2017 S Class,2003-2009 Mercedes CLKClass,2003-2012 SL Class,2004-2016 Mercedes CLS-Class,2002-2013 SLK Class,2003-2016 Mercedes E-Class,2002-2013 Maybach 57,2007-2016 Mercedes GL-Class,2002-2013 Maybach 62,2010-2016 GLK Class

The lawsuit is on going, so if your car is listed. You'll have to wait like 2-3 years before they settle the case. It just started earlier this year. Big cases like this drags on.

B591

The models were listed at the start of the suit, there have been no updates on anything since then except for mercedes trying to get the case dismissed. Do you or anyone you know own a GLC?

Please visit this other forum. If you want to see that there are those of us that own GLCs that are in fact having defective hvac problems. You may use the control find function to specifically search for GLC complaints. For anyone that already preordered a 2019, please do a follow up after summer has started if you have the same issue I have work orders on attempted fixes by mbz, nothing works.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t55916_ds711183

brady

Nothing new, as both BMW and Mercedes have had similar issues like this for years. Just keep your HVAC setting to "AUTO" (with the AC on) and it's generally not a problem. Something to do with fans that are kept running after the car is turned off to dry out the remaining condensation that would otherwise grow mold.

And I'm not saying these A/C mold-related issues shouldn't have been remedied after nearly 20 years now (they should have), but haven't been for one reason or another.

I've done this with my 2018 GLC300 for a year now and not even a hint of anything funky-smelling coming from the vents. Same with the wife's GLA250, so I suggest to always keep the climate control set to "Auto".