43 Owners...so far so good?
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43 Owners...so far so good?
Apart from the well known crabbing issues, how are your cars looking after you with regard to ownership?
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
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GLC43, GTI, X3, Mazda3
Apart from the well known crabbing issues, how are your cars looking after you with regard to ownership?
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
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From: Dorset, UK
GLC 450
Apart from the well known crabbing issues, how are your cars looking after you with regard to ownership?
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
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2020 E63s - 2017 GLC43 AMG (Sold) - 2007 ML63 (Totaled)
So far so good here as well, have some suspension squeaking issues but that is due to Michigan roads since they are always hard on suspension (going to the dealers monday), apart from that its been good. Currently 17K miles.
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From: Thornhill, ON
2018 GLC 43 & 2014 SLK 350, gone 2016 E63 Wagon
I have had my 2018 GLC43 since late November 2017 and it has been great! In 8 months I have put on 7,000 miles (12,000 km). The vehicle has been an absolute delight to drive and I am very happy with my purchase (came from 2016 E63 wagon). Just as with my E63, I always have a smile on my face.l I have not experienced issues like others have expressed - no wheel crabbing with 21" tires (installed MB winter tire package for snow season), wipers work perfectly, and no brake squealing. The lack of Apple Car Play is a non issue for me - I do not use navigation much and my iPhone works perfectly with Spotify. I h ave not had the first maintenance yet but at this point I have not had any issues with the vehicle. I have nothing negative to say about the vehicle. If you are contemplating a purchase I would recommend it.
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glc43 amg(sold) 2015 Mustang GT 2019 Volveo Inscription t6
not so good. 4 recalls, rattly interior, mysterious balky transmission when slowing that dealer can't fix(10 days in) 15 month, 17,000 miles. Glad you asked?
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2020 E63s - 2017 GLC43 AMG (Sold) - 2007 ML63 (Totaled)
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glc43 amg(sold) 2015 Mustang GT 2019 Volveo Inscription t6
In general, it feels like you have a warped brake rotor trying to slow from 20mph. Cannot modulate to a smooth stop. dealer says brakes are fine, the tranny is the problem. lots of talk about "learning transmisson, etc. I say its a dragging break issue. Will have them try again when I take it in for the fourth recall.
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From: GA
X3 M40i
Apart from the well known crabbing issues, how are your cars looking after you with regard to ownership?
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
My ownership has been nothing but pleasant. I bought my car in April of 2017 and I have about 6500 miles. No rattles, no issues, no faulty system codes no harsh ride stuff etc... I am lowered with lowering links, tuned by BMS JB4 and I removed my resonators. I have no problems with any of those aftermarket modifications as only time will tell. I can say, that with those modifications it makes me enjoy my driving experience. The only thing that I would do over if I had to do it again, would be to delete the white designo interior + heated steering wheel and get the full LED headlamps. Cleaning the white interior is a pain, I don't like the round steering wheel that you get with heated steering wheel option as I prefer the more race flat bottom and not having the full LED bothers me. My last two MBs had ILS and for some reason it bothers me when I look at the front of my truck.
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From: SW Florida
1995 SL500 - 2017 AMG GLC 43
2017. 28000 miles. So far bad ABC pump and today a bad ABC valve block. 2 recalls and new acoustic side windows installed under warranty.+++++ ABC failed again after picking up vehicle today from dealer..Back at the dealer.
Last edited by Lee Wireless; Jul 20, 2018 at 05:23 PM. Reason: add
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From: SE Wisconsin
GLC 43
In general, it feels like you have a warped brake rotor trying to slow from 20mph. Cannot modulate to a smooth stop. dealer says brakes are fine, the tranny is the problem. lots of talk about "learning transmisson, etc. I say its a dragging break issue. Will have them try again when I take it in for the fourth recall.
Anyway please report back if they ever find a fix.
PS MY17 has around 11k miles on it.
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AMG GLC43
Had three recalls done at Service B. Car now has 15K miles and just started getting an Airmatic error message. Dealer had car for four days and replaced the unit. Despite this, I have enjoyed the car and Mercedes stands behind their product. Would still buy the same car again. Hope to still be saying this two years from now...
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X3 M40i
oh boy, you guys with ABC issues do you live in areas with bad roads? Do you frequently hit potholes and stuff? Do you constantly change suspension settings like from C-S-S+ or use the supension settings next to the touchpad? I am curious because I am always switching suspension setting depending on my mood. So I am wondering if too many frequent changes messes with something?
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From: SW Florida
1995 SL500 - 2017 AMG GLC 43
ABC errormessage
oh boy, you guys with ABC issues do you live in areas with bad roads? Do you frequently hit potholes and stuff? Do you constantly change suspension settings like from C-S-S+ or use the supension settings next to the touchpad? I am curious because I am always switching suspension setting depending on my mood. So I am wondering if too many frequent changes messes with something?
Last edited by Lee Wireless; Jul 25, 2018 at 06:25 PM. Reason: add
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X3 M40i
ABC errormessage
Negative. Never change the setting and good roads abound. Found out from the MB service manager that the original ABC pumps have an issue internally. MB replaced my less than 1 year old replacement unit with an upgraded factory re-manufactured unit with a newer part number. Hopefully the reman unit does the trick. This is the message you get when it fails.
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From: SW Florida
1995 SL500 - 2017 AMG GLC 43
Lee Wireless, that's good to know thanks. Did your SA let you know if there was a batch of 17 GLC43s with issues like this or was your some type of freak accident? I recently lowered my GLC like a month ago and I have "no" issues but I am now worried about the ABC. When you got the malfunction what exactly does the GLC not do? Are you not able to select settings?
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2018 glc43 AMG coupe
Remember, out of the 10000+ people who probably own a GLC43, only a miniscule amount of those people are on the forums. Now with that said, the crabbing has been the only major issue that I have seen from online forums all over. This was fixed with all-season tires.
My ownership has been nothing but pleasant. I bought my car in April of 2017 and I have about 6500 miles. No rattles, no issues, no faulty system codes no harsh ride stuff etc... I am lowered with lowering links, tuned by BMS JB4 and I removed my resonators. I have no problems with any of those aftermarket modifications as only time will tell. I can say, that with those modifications it makes me enjoy my driving experience. The only thing that I would do over if I had to do it again, would be to delete the white designo interior + heated steering wheel and get the full LED headlamps. Cleaning the white interior is a pain, I don't like the round steering wheel that you get with heated steering wheel option as I prefer the more race flat bottom and not having the full LED bothers me. My last two MBs had ILS and for some reason it bothers me when I look at the front of my truck.
My ownership has been nothing but pleasant. I bought my car in April of 2017 and I have about 6500 miles. No rattles, no issues, no faulty system codes no harsh ride stuff etc... I am lowered with lowering links, tuned by BMS JB4 and I removed my resonators. I have no problems with any of those aftermarket modifications as only time will tell. I can say, that with those modifications it makes me enjoy my driving experience. The only thing that I would do over if I had to do it again, would be to delete the white designo interior + heated steering wheel and get the full LED headlamps. Cleaning the white interior is a pain, I don't like the round steering wheel that you get with heated steering wheel option as I prefer the more race flat bottom and not having the full LED bothers me. My last two MBs had ILS and for some reason it bothers me when I look at the front of my truck.
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Lee Wireless, that's good to know thanks. Did your SA let you know if there was a batch of 17 GLC43s with issues like this or was your some type of freak accident? I recently lowered my GLC like a month ago and I have "no" issues but I am now worried about the ABC. When you got the malfunction what exactly does the GLC not do? Are you not able to select settings?
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I have the AMG GLC 43.
So far... not so good.
I have the MB-Tex / Dinamica seats... worst seats I have ever sat on in my entire life. Absolutely atrocious. I have not had 1 day of comfort sitting on those seats and I have tried EVERYTHING. I've been talking to Mercedes to see if I can change the seat to a MB Tex from the GLC 300 because the one i have is unbearable.
other than the seat, i've noticed 2 other negatives:
1. Sun glasses holder is crap. my sun glasses got stuck the first day I tried to use it now they have to replace the entire unit (which includes the lighting/buttons).
2. The car is very jerky on Sport+. not very smooth at all.
the power is definitely nice.
other things I dislike (and this might be a Mercedes thing):
1. Can't start the car on whatever mode you want.
2. Can't start the car with auto start/stop off.
3. Bluetooth doesn't seem to play automatically (I have to press "media"). does anyone know if i can set it up so if i play something on my phone, it automatically plays it on the car?
would not buy this car again. im actually thinking about trading it in after a year and get something American. i've had terrible experiences with German & japanese cars. they are usually uncomfortable as F and basic things that American cars do well aren't there.
So far... not so good.
I have the MB-Tex / Dinamica seats... worst seats I have ever sat on in my entire life. Absolutely atrocious. I have not had 1 day of comfort sitting on those seats and I have tried EVERYTHING. I've been talking to Mercedes to see if I can change the seat to a MB Tex from the GLC 300 because the one i have is unbearable.
other than the seat, i've noticed 2 other negatives:
1. Sun glasses holder is crap. my sun glasses got stuck the first day I tried to use it now they have to replace the entire unit (which includes the lighting/buttons).
2. The car is very jerky on Sport+. not very smooth at all.
the power is definitely nice.
other things I dislike (and this might be a Mercedes thing):
1. Can't start the car on whatever mode you want.
2. Can't start the car with auto start/stop off.
3. Bluetooth doesn't seem to play automatically (I have to press "media"). does anyone know if i can set it up so if i play something on my phone, it automatically plays it on the car?
would not buy this car again. im actually thinking about trading it in after a year and get something American. i've had terrible experiences with German & japanese cars. they are usually uncomfortable as F and basic things that American cars do well aren't there.
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2018 GLC43
Apart from the well known crabbing issues, how are your cars looking after you with regard to ownership?
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
How have your servicing costs been and general reliability?
Despite reading the negatives I’m still enthused about buying what seems to be the complete package of a car! look forward to (hopefully) some positive comments and feedback on ownership.
Only wished my car had the performance exhaust.
However I bought from dealer stock!!!
Crabbing is a problem in the cold weather however living in Florida I only have a few days of cold.
Love the power and the quality of the build.
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GLC43
I have the AMG GLC 43.
So far... not so good.
I have the MB-Tex / Dinamica seats... worst seats I have ever sat on in my entire life. Absolutely atrocious. I have not had 1 day of comfort sitting on those seats and I have tried EVERYTHING. I've been talking to Mercedes to see if I can change the seat to a MB Tex from the GLC 300 because the one i have is unbearable.
other than the seat, i've noticed 2 other negatives:
1. Sun glasses holder is crap. my sun glasses got stuck the first day I tried to use it now they have to replace the entire unit (which includes the lighting/buttons).
2. The car is very jerky on Sport+. not very smooth at all.
the power is definitely nice.
other things I dislike (and this might be a Mercedes thing):
1. Can't start the car on whatever mode you want.
2. Can't start the car with auto start/stop off.
3. Bluetooth doesn't seem to play automatically (I have to press "media"). does anyone know if i can set it up so if i play something on my phone, it automatically plays it on the car?
would not buy this car again. im actually thinking about trading it in after a year and get something American. i've had terrible experiences with German & japanese cars. they are usually uncomfortable as F and basic things that American cars do well aren't there.
So far... not so good.
I have the MB-Tex / Dinamica seats... worst seats I have ever sat on in my entire life. Absolutely atrocious. I have not had 1 day of comfort sitting on those seats and I have tried EVERYTHING. I've been talking to Mercedes to see if I can change the seat to a MB Tex from the GLC 300 because the one i have is unbearable.
other than the seat, i've noticed 2 other negatives:
1. Sun glasses holder is crap. my sun glasses got stuck the first day I tried to use it now they have to replace the entire unit (which includes the lighting/buttons).
2. The car is very jerky on Sport+. not very smooth at all.
the power is definitely nice.
other things I dislike (and this might be a Mercedes thing):
1. Can't start the car on whatever mode you want.
2. Can't start the car with auto start/stop off.
3. Bluetooth doesn't seem to play automatically (I have to press "media"). does anyone know if i can set it up so if i play something on my phone, it automatically plays it on the car?
would not buy this car again. im actually thinking about trading it in after a year and get something American. i've had terrible experiences with German & japanese cars. they are usually uncomfortable as F and basic things that American cars do well aren't there.
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From: Pasadena, Tx
2019 AMG 43 SUV
Having an issue with the drivers side seat belt pretensioner. It malfunctions about 1 out of 5 times which causes a constant seat belt warning audible ding. You have to stop the car, put it in park and attempt to fasten belt again. I just passed the 1000 mile break in period and let the horses run today in sport mode and a big smile broke out. Enjoy the Apple car play and do not regret that decision.
