Trading in my GLC300, it has been a great car
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 122
Likes: 4
From: MI, USA
2014 Mercedes GLK 250 - Polar White
Trading in my GLC300, it has been a great car
Today out of the need for new function I am trading my 2019 GLC300 in for a heavy duty pickup truck. We purchased an travel trailer last year and need something more capable than my wife's SUV to pull it.
This GLC300 has been an absolute joy to own and drive. Even taking one of my last trips in it today I am still impressed with the interior comfort, styling, and looks. The exterior has always been a solid style in my mind.
I anticipate I will return to a Mercedes someday again.
Chris
This GLC300 has been an absolute joy to own and drive. Even taking one of my last trips in it today I am still impressed with the interior comfort, styling, and looks. The exterior has always been a solid style in my mind.
I anticipate I will return to a Mercedes someday again.
Chris
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 6,987
Likes: 2,187
From: Colorado
'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
Today out of the need for new function I am trading my 2019 GLC300 in for a heavy duty pickup truck. We purchased an travel trailer last year and need something more capable than my wife's SUV to pull it.
This GLC300 has been an absolute joy to own and drive. Even taking one of my last trips in it today I am still impressed with the interior comfort, styling, and looks. The exterior has always been a solid style in my mind.
I anticipate I will return to a Mercedes someday again.
Chris
This GLC300 has been an absolute joy to own and drive. Even taking one of my last trips in it today I am still impressed with the interior comfort, styling, and looks. The exterior has always been a solid style in my mind.
I anticipate I will return to a Mercedes someday again.
Chris
Unless you are towing an 8,000# trailer, or over 750# tongue weight, a GLE will handle your TT with more aplomb than a half ton pickup. You need to go 1 Ton to improve brakes and chassis strength. I pull a 27' Lance and I WOULD NOT pull it with a half ton.
You'll miss the utility of an SUV, but it you're not going to carry other things in the pickup bed like generators and motorcycles, my choice would be an SUV.
Don't buy the "need a long wheelbase" story, because it's not a part of the towing equation. It's the RATIO of the rear overhang (distance from rear axle to hitch ball) that is important, and SUV' usually have a distinct advantage over pickups. Then there's the stronger chassis on uni-body SUV's.
Check the doorpost on that pickup to verify the Payload, which is the limiting factor.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 122
Likes: 4
From: MI, USA
2014 Mercedes GLK 250 - Polar White
That'll be a sacrifice that I wouldn't make. Yes, the GLC is too small to handle much of a trailer, but one size up solves most of the problems.
Unless you are towing an 8,000# trailer, or over 750# tongue weight, a GLE will handle your TT with more aplomb than a half ton pickup. You need to go 1 Ton to improve brakes and chassis strength. I pull a 27' Lance and I WOULD NOT pull it with a half ton.
You'll miss the utility of an SUV, but it you're not going to carry other things in the pickup bed like generators and motorcycles, my choice would be an SUV.
Don't buy the "need a long wheelbase" story, because it's not a part of the towing equation. It's the RATIO of the rear overhang (distance from rear axle to hitch ball) that is important, and SUV' usually have a distinct advantage over pickups. Then there's the stronger chassis on uni-body SUV's.
Check the doorpost on that pickup to verify the Payload, which is the limiting factor.
Unless you are towing an 8,000# trailer, or over 750# tongue weight, a GLE will handle your TT with more aplomb than a half ton pickup. You need to go 1 Ton to improve brakes and chassis strength. I pull a 27' Lance and I WOULD NOT pull it with a half ton.
You'll miss the utility of an SUV, but it you're not going to carry other things in the pickup bed like generators and motorcycles, my choice would be an SUV.
Don't buy the "need a long wheelbase" story, because it's not a part of the towing equation. It's the RATIO of the rear overhang (distance from rear axle to hitch ball) that is important, and SUV' usually have a distinct advantage over pickups. Then there's the stronger chassis on uni-body SUV's.
Check the doorpost on that pickup to verify the Payload, which is the limiting factor.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 6,987
Likes: 2,187
From: Colorado
'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
Is that tongue weight the Published one, or the actual weight after all equipment and contents? If it's the published weight, the actual weight may be much higher - needing a 3/4T or better these days. Think about a 1 Ton - they have brakes equivalent to a GLE, and they have been built with more civilized ride, content and pricing.
I'd have to leave my new HD truck out in the weather - it not fit in garage. I'll size my trailer to my M-B.
Have fun in your new hobby!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 122
Likes: 4
From: MI, USA
2014 Mercedes GLK 250 - Polar White
I still currently own the Mercedes. The dealership tried to pull a fast one the last second knocking down their trade offer by $1000 so I had to walk. No big deal as I mentioned I still enjoy the car.
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 39
Likes: 5
2021 GLC300
Good on you for walking out when the dealer tried to pull one over. They probably get away with that 8 out of 10 times.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 122
Likes: 4
From: MI, USA
2014 Mercedes GLK 250 - Polar White
I spent 15 minutes on KBB and another dealership offered me $2k more to just buy it outright. I just don't have a truck to move into. They make more trucks every day.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 6,987
Likes: 2,187
From: Colorado
'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
I think it was all be design. They had me in the truck, signed up for OnStar, and everything. I go into sign and they throw down a pad of paper that you use to take orders at a diner with a big circled number saying this is what they will offer. I am not sure what happened to the previous 4-5 phone conversations that included the number I agreed to. Dealership games. This was already after me agreeing to go a few thousand below KBB.
I spent 15 minutes on KBB and another dealership offered me $2k more to just buy it outright. I just don't have a truck to move into. They make more trucks every day.
I spent 15 minutes on KBB and another dealership offered me $2k more to just buy it outright. I just don't have a truck to move into. They make more trucks every day.
It's just a reminder to get your "quotes" in writing or digitally. And then to transact something of value to make it a legal transaction (money).
I got my best "Buy Bid" from CarFax. I was looking for a value for my year-end wrapup, since book values are spotty on low production vehicles. $3,000 more than I paid.
Calling around and asking a Dealership, or Salesperson to "Shoot me your best deal" will likely leave money on the table, or find that they were blowing smoke. It's true whether it's a car or a refrigerator. I don't know of a dealer that would honor a lowball verbal promise, without something written.
Also, markets change daily.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
