Stick with current or get new?
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Stick with current or get new?
I am in my third year of the lease of my 2021 GLC300; it's up next Sept. I have to decide whether to purchase it or lease a 2024 GLC300. I really like the styling of my 21 netter, inside and out, and I like the air vents and higher screen. But it will only have 1 more year od warranty. Anybody else gone from the previous gen GLC to the new one and regretted it? Or were glad you did?
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You could simply buy out your lease and get an extended warranty from one of the forum-referenced dealers who'll be cheaper than your local dealer. I would not go through the dealer for payoff. Just simply take the buyout from MBFS and avoid dealer-markups.
Although you'll miss out on wireless CP/AA, you'll maintain your buttons and ambient lighting. You may also avoid any of the issues plaguing MY23 and newer owners (they should be fixed by next year, right?!!!).
Although you'll miss out on wireless CP/AA, you'll maintain your buttons and ambient lighting. You may also avoid any of the issues plaguing MY23 and newer owners (they should be fixed by next year, right?!!!).
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I am in my third year of the lease of my 2021 GLC300; it's up next Sept. I have to decide whether to purchase it or lease a 2024 GLC300. I really like the styling of my 21 netter, inside and out, and I like the air vents and higher screen. But it will only have 1 more year od warranty. Anybody else gone from the previous gen GLC to the new one and regretted it? Or were glad you did?
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The CPO process is a joke. How do I know? My 2014 E350 was a CPO, with two bent rims, a broken driver's seat, and two sheered off bolts from the transmission pan... It was basically returned to the dealer at lease maturity, through the car wash, and a 12 month warranty slapped on it. That's it. I took it over to an Indi for $150 and they pointed out all of the things that needed to be repaired instead... If this were my call, the only thing MB would get from me would be a check to buy the car, and nothing else.
In terms of replacing it for a new one, not trying to be a Debbie Downer here, but I think you've got a 50/50 chance of either getting a good one, or one of these GLC's that are spazzing out and leaving you stranded. You have a solid platform GLC that is not so overly complicated. I would keep it and keep on keeping on.
As I write this, I am approaching my 5th week of waiting for a seat cover on my 2020 GLS, and on my 3rd loaner from the dealership. First was a BMW X3 (they were out of loaners so they rented one from enterprise), replaced that with a brand new 2023 GLC that spazzed out and melted down at 1,200 miles outside of a Dunkin' Donuts two weeks ago (500 of those miles were from us), and currently on a previous generation GLC like yours that we actually like a LOT better. It's far more comfortable (seats are wider) and drives better in our opinion.
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I would skip this and just buy an extended warranty either through one of the many MB reps on this forum, or a 3rd party. Take the car to an Indi and get a PPI (Pre-Purchase Inspection) for maybe $150 instead.
The CPO process is a joke. How do I know? My 2014 E350 was a CPO, with two bent rims, a broken driver's seat, and two sheered off bolts from the transmission pan... It was basically returned to the dealer at lease maturity, through the car wash, and a 12 month warranty slapped on it. That's it. I took it over to an Indi for $150 and they pointed out all of the things that needed to be repaired instead... If this were my call, the only thing MB would get from me would be a check to buy the car, and nothing else.
In terms of replacing it for a new one, not trying to be a Debbie Downer here, but I think you've got a 50/50 chance of either getting a good one, or one of these GLC's that are spazzing out and leaving you stranded. You have a solid platform GLC that is not so overly complicated. I would keep it and keep on keeping on.
As I write this, I am approaching my 5th week of waiting for a seat cover on my 2020 GLS, and on my 3rd loaner from the dealership. First was a BMW X3 (they were out of loaners so they rented one from enterprise), replaced that with a brand new 2023 GLC that spazzed out and melted down at 1,200 miles outside of a Dunkin' Donuts two weeks ago (500 of those miles were from us), and currently on a previous generation GLC like yours that we actually like a LOT better. It's far more comfortable (seats are wider) and drives better in our opinion.
The CPO process is a joke. How do I know? My 2014 E350 was a CPO, with two bent rims, a broken driver's seat, and two sheered off bolts from the transmission pan... It was basically returned to the dealer at lease maturity, through the car wash, and a 12 month warranty slapped on it. That's it. I took it over to an Indi for $150 and they pointed out all of the things that needed to be repaired instead... If this were my call, the only thing MB would get from me would be a check to buy the car, and nothing else.
In terms of replacing it for a new one, not trying to be a Debbie Downer here, but I think you've got a 50/50 chance of either getting a good one, or one of these GLC's that are spazzing out and leaving you stranded. You have a solid platform GLC that is not so overly complicated. I would keep it and keep on keeping on.
As I write this, I am approaching my 5th week of waiting for a seat cover on my 2020 GLS, and on my 3rd loaner from the dealership. First was a BMW X3 (they were out of loaners so they rented one from enterprise), replaced that with a brand new 2023 GLC that spazzed out and melted down at 1,200 miles outside of a Dunkin' Donuts two weeks ago (500 of those miles were from us), and currently on a previous generation GLC like yours that we actually like a LOT better. It's far more comfortable (seats are wider) and drives better in our opinion.
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You do realize CPO comes with added warranty? If they don't fix things before selling it, they're going to have to fix them under warranty. Why would any dealer want to do that?
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My experience with CPO wasn't great to be honest, honestly even buying new and with the new car warranty (like the 2017 C 43 I currently have) I keep getting the "cannot duplicate" or "it is normal" type of thing back when I still have warranty so ya the dealership don't mind selling a CPO vehicle and not take responsibility with it (my experience and some of my friends' as well). Dealership pays MB a fee to certify the vehicle and once they sell it, MB is kinda on the hook for any repairs under CPO and pay for the repairs, there are so many limitations of CPO as well, so many things are not covered. Dealerships aren't losing anything if they don't actually go through the CPO checklist and mark the vehicle as CPO although not ethical for them to do but I guess they are called stealership for a reason. Not to mention, not everything is caught (even if a dealership actually go through the list) under the CPO inspection.
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My experience with CPO wasn't great to be honest, honestly even buying new and with the new car warranty (like the 2017 C 43 I currently have) I keep getting the "cannot duplicate" or "it is normal" type of thing back when I still have warranty so ya the dealership don't mind selling a CPO vehicle and not take responsibility with it (my experience and some of my friends' as well). Dealership pays MB a fee to certify the vehicle and once they sell it, MB is kinda on the hook for any repairs under CPO and pay for the repairs, there are so many limitations of CPO as well, so many things are not covered. Dealerships aren't losing anything if they don't actually go through the CPO checklist and mark the vehicle as CPO although not ethical for them to do but I guess they are called stealership for a reason. Not to mention, not everything is caught (even if a dealership actually go through the list) under the CPO inspection.
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I am in my third year of the lease of my 2021 GLC300; it's up next Sept. I have to decide whether to purchase it or lease a 2024 GLC300. I really like the styling of my 21 netter, inside and out, and I like the air vents and higher screen. But it will only have 1 more year od warranty. Anybody else gone from the previous gen GLC to the new one and regretted it? Or were glad you did?
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My 2 cents...so im new to glc300. My daughter has the older version i think 2020. I never really considered this car coming out of my2012 acura TL it was time to look for a new car with 87k on it. OMG i looked at all brands.. Keep in mind they are not being built to last forever. i had a honda..had it to long and threw 5 k into a old car. Why ? I grew up this way cars use to be built to last. Cars these days are very expensive to maintain and do not last. Then the other change is that we have technology todeal with. So all suv's were condidered. At the end of the day this car is packed with options and enough technology and rigth sixe for me.
GLC 300 2024 is a inch and a half longer wheel base so it tracks nicly on the highway (i think the inch was for the back seat leg room) and infotainment is 10 times nicer then RDX. It also has a spare tire. Run flats are junk. Now i cant say how this car will hold up. So i plan to keep for 5 to 7 years. i only do 3k a year then i will trade.
Here is where I and some folks get attached to cars... Dont get attached... Cars are always changing for better or worse. You want out before it gets expensive. So my advise is buy what you like and enjoy it. good luck... Ed
GLC 300 2024 is a inch and a half longer wheel base so it tracks nicly on the highway (i think the inch was for the back seat leg room) and infotainment is 10 times nicer then RDX. It also has a spare tire. Run flats are junk. Now i cant say how this car will hold up. So i plan to keep for 5 to 7 years. i only do 3k a year then i will trade.
Here is where I and some folks get attached to cars... Dont get attached... Cars are always changing for better or worse. You want out before it gets expensive. So my advise is buy what you like and enjoy it. good luck... Ed
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But I do like the styling of my 2021 GLC better, Headlights, wheels, belt line (straight instead of angled up at rear), especially taillights. Inside, I like my air vents, digital gauges (compared to the new digital gauges), touchpad on console (easy to move between sat radio presets), and wood trim on the doors. New GLC does have bigger screen and more wood across the dash.
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But I do like the styling of my 2021 GLC better, Headlights, wheels, belt line (straight instead of angled up at rear), especially taillights. Inside, I like my air vents, digital gauges (compared to the new digital gauges), touchpad on console (easy to move between sat radio presets), and wood trim on the doors. New GLC does have bigger screen and more wood across the dash.
In addition to what I said already: it makes it easier to have MBUX, HUD and steering wheel buttons the same as in my car!
