View Poll Results: Which is more reliable
2011 glk350
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2017 glc 300 sport utility
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Mercedes GLK350 or GLC 300 Sports Utility
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Mercedes GLK350 or GLC 300 Sports Utility
Hello everyone I am new here and have never owned a Mercedes however I have taken interest in Mercedes after being interested in a 2011 glk350 that's for sale. Since, I started to look around more and saw a 2017 Glc 300.
The glk350 is $9,000 and has around 134k miles and the glc 300 is $14,000 and has around 105k. Both have a clean title and no accidents and have had regular maintenance.
Which of the two is the better one as far as reliability, engine performance based on the year and miles?
The glk350 is $9,000 and has around 134k miles and the glc 300 is $14,000 and has around 105k. Both have a clean title and no accidents and have had regular maintenance.
Which of the two is the better one as far as reliability, engine performance based on the year and miles?
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Maybe "old fashioned technology" is a good thing.
It's what Consumer Reports treasures most!😀
The oldest technology is always what's at the top of their reliability lists.
It's what Consumer Reports treasures most!😀
The oldest technology is always what's at the top of their reliability lists.
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I may get the glk350 after I see it this weekend if it looks good being it has 90k miles. That's like 9k per year.
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GLK 350 has a reliable V6 engine... You can search for engine problems with GLC's or other later MB V4's:
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Every 60K or 6 years for GLK350 MY13-15:
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...764d1543792264
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I just received the carfax report for a potential buy but now I am not sure.
The car has had 4 owners, a corporate fleet originally, then in 2 years autioned and bought and 2 years later auctioned and bought again. The report ends in 2017.
Should the current owner 4 be on the report?
Shows minor structural damage.
Also the car had a battery replaced, sensor and seat belt upholstery when the car was only 6 weeks old.
Thats really strange so soon!
Is all this a red flag?
The car has had 4 owners, a corporate fleet originally, then in 2 years autioned and bought and 2 years later auctioned and bought again. The report ends in 2017.
Should the current owner 4 be on the report?
Shows minor structural damage.
Also the car had a battery replaced, sensor and seat belt upholstery when the car was only 6 weeks old.
Thats really strange so soon!
Is all this a red flag?
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I would more concerned about maintenance records for an older car eg if the maintenance done timely. Is there any corrosion on the body, etc? Also do you have an independent MB mechanic nearby if there is any issues come up as it will be expensive to maintain a MB. I used an independent mech who was a MB head technician so he did all the maintenance on GLK until I sold the car at 75K, 8 yrs old,,, The batteries lasted 7-8 years, belts and spark plugs were replaced at the MB schedule.
I just received the carfax report for a potential buy but now I am not sure.
The car has had 4 owners, a corporate fleet originally, then in 2 years autioned and bought and 2 years later auctioned and bought again. The report ends in 2017.
Should the current owner 4 be on the report?
Shows minor structural damage.
Also the car had a battery replaced, sensor and seat belt upholstery when the car was only 6 weeks old.
Thats really strange so soon!
Is all this a red flag?
The car has had 4 owners, a corporate fleet originally, then in 2 years autioned and bought and 2 years later auctioned and bought again. The report ends in 2017.
Should the current owner 4 be on the report?
Shows minor structural damage.
Also the car had a battery replaced, sensor and seat belt upholstery when the car was only 6 weeks old.
Thats really strange so soon!
Is all this a red flag?
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I would more concerned about maintenance records for an older car eg if the maintenance done timely. Is there any corrosion on the body, etc? Also do you have an independent MB mechanic nearby if there is any issues come up as it will be expensive to maintain a MB. I used an independent mech who was a MB head technician so he did all the maintenance on GLK until I sold the car at 75K, 8 yrs old,,, The batteries lasted 7-8 years, belts and spark plugs were replaced at the MB schedule.
This is on the glk350 now the glc300 has one owner and many maintenance including oil changes at every 5k.
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Glk design is obsolete, 2 generations old. These days I don't see many glk on streets. Only poor people might buy used Glk.
Glc 2016~ 2022 are almost same design. Just don't buy 2016 year glc which has piston issue.
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For me, at Economy mode, about 120km/h is shifting point toward 9th gear.
Glk design is obsolete, 2 generations old. These days I don't see many glk on streets. Only poor people might buy used Glk.
Glc 2016~ 2022 are almost same design. Just don't buy 2016 year glc which has piston issue.
Glk design is obsolete, 2 generations old. These days I don't see many glk on streets. Only poor people might buy used Glk.
Glc 2016~ 2022 are almost same design. Just don't buy 2016 year glc which has piston issue.
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2017 & 2022 GLC 300 4Matic
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The 2017 glc I looked at has gps available but the memory card don't come with it. If I get a memory card will I be good to go or requires programing or whatever?
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Just buy this vent cell phone holder, and use any online phone map as real-time traffic navigatior.
Then, consider later, if you really really want to install a 3rd party android screen for $400+-. I mean LATER.
No more answers from me, until you buy a glc first.
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Originally Posted by Jacobariel
I'm looking at a 2017 glc300. Is that year safe from piston issues?
But I do remember reading the new version of the engine has a different piston's part number.
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Originally Posted by Jacobariel
Maybe since the vehicle I'm interested in has 109k it's past the failure window. I've read some pistons have gone bad even under 30k miles.
https://www.benzworld.org/threads/wh...iston.3081834/
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We are getting off topic, but here is one 2018 with 106K
https://www.benzworld.org/threads/wh...iston.3081834/
https://www.benzworld.org/threads/wh...iston.3081834/
GLK may have older technology but doesn't have this problem.
