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Just went west through and into two time zones. When going through central it changed time zones but hasn’t changed into mountain. Yes it’s on auto time zone and I am in Boulder which is several hundred miles into Colorado.
i bought the GLE350 just before this trip and have some driving comments
the motor isn’t smooth now with some miles and has hesitation slightly at altitude. Drives great when engine is cold. The power is barely adequate.
the ride quality isn’t bad with the run flat tires. I took two cans of fix a flat and 12V compressor because car didn’t come with a spare. The second row seats won’t fold flat. I am impressed with the range of the vehicle at I-70 speeds
Robert
i bought the GLE350 just before this trip and have some driving comments
the motor isn’t smooth now with some miles and has hesitation slightly at altitude. Drives great when engine is cold. The power is barely adequate.
the ride quality isn’t bad with the run flat tires. I took two cans of fix a flat and 12V compressor because car didn’t come with a spare. The second row seats won’t fold flat. I am impressed with the range of the vehicle at I-70 speeds
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Of course the motor isn't smooth, its a four banger pulling around 2.5 tons. Hence the impressive range but lackluster performance.
Did you test drive one before buying?
Personally IMO the 450 is the proper starting point for this model. Maybe you could upgrade?
Did you test drive one before buying?
Personally IMO the 450 is the proper starting point for this model. Maybe you could upgrade?
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Yes, I drove a GLA GLB and GLC and GLE. I am not a SUV person but we decided that we needed more room than our E sedan and not the solidness of my one ton Duramax towing truck. The use for this car will be high speed long distances virtually all on the interstates out West and down to south Florida.
The A and B were too small and the C was "dated" and noticably lacking in high speed interstate driving feel. I did like the driving of the B but was too small. Yes, the dealer had several 450's but they were loaded with the high end electronic "self driving" options and AMG equipped. The prices on them were very high plus I don't need any of the electronic "stuff" as wouldn't use it plus the overall reliability factor of all of those options does concern me. It won't take long to get over 200,000 miles on this GLE. One of my biggest motor gripes is the turbo lag than boost surge while taking off from stopped especially when the engine is hot. I was really hoping I could live with the modest power and coarse 4 cylinder "Vega feel". Maybe in time?
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The A and B were too small and the C was "dated" and noticably lacking in high speed interstate driving feel. I did like the driving of the B but was too small. Yes, the dealer had several 450's but they were loaded with the high end electronic "self driving" options and AMG equipped. The prices on them were very high plus I don't need any of the electronic "stuff" as wouldn't use it plus the overall reliability factor of all of those options does concern me. It won't take long to get over 200,000 miles on this GLE. One of my biggest motor gripes is the turbo lag than boost surge while taking off from stopped especially when the engine is hot. I was really hoping I could live with the modest power and coarse 4 cylinder "Vega feel". Maybe in time?
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Originally Posted by robert c
Yes, I drove a GLA GLB and GLC and GLE. I am not a SUV person but we decided that we needed more room than our E sedan and not the solidness of my one ton Duramax towing truck. The use for this car will be high speed long distances virtually all on the interstates out West and down to south Florida.
The A and B were too small and the C was "dated" and noticably lacking in high speed interstate driving feel. I did like the driving of the B but was too small. Yes, the dealer had several 450's but they were loaded with the high end electronic "self driving" options and AMG equipped. The prices on them were very high plus I don't need any of the electronic "stuff" as wouldn't use it plus the overall reliability factor of all of those options does concern me. It won't take long to get over 200,000 miles on this GLE. One of my biggest motor gripes is the turbo lag than boost surge while taking off from stopped especially when the engine is hot. I was really hoping I could live with the modest power and coarse 4 cylinder "Vega feel". Maybe in time?
Robert
The A and B were too small and the C was "dated" and noticably lacking in high speed interstate driving feel. I did like the driving of the B but was too small. Yes, the dealer had several 450's but they were loaded with the high end electronic "self driving" options and AMG equipped. The prices on them were very high plus I don't need any of the electronic "stuff" as wouldn't use it plus the overall reliability factor of all of those options does concern me. It won't take long to get over 200,000 miles on this GLE. One of my biggest motor gripes is the turbo lag than boost surge while taking off from stopped especially when the engine is hot. I was really hoping I could live with the modest power and coarse 4 cylinder "Vega feel". Maybe in time?
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I think you meant Twin Scroll Turbo, the GLE 350 & 450 have only one. I have a 450 and it handles weight well-would be a good choice if more were available.
I wonder if OP’s issue is more because of the additional passengers and luggage. I have driven a 350 a few times when mine was in the shop. I thought it was a decent car, reasonably smooth engine with good acceleration with only me in the car. These small displacement engines just aren’t going to work as well loaded.
I wonder if OP’s issue is more because of the additional passengers and luggage. I have driven a 350 a few times when mine was in the shop. I thought it was a decent car, reasonably smooth engine with good acceleration with only me in the car. These small displacement engines just aren’t going to work as well loaded.
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Originally Posted by Ron.s
I think you meant Twin Scroll Turbo, the GLE 350 & 450 have only one. I have a 450 and it handles weight well-would be a good choice if more were available.
I wonder if OP’s issue is more because of the additional passengers and luggage. I have driven a 350 a few times when mine was in the shop. I thought it was a decent car, reasonably smooth engine with good acceleration with only me in the car. These small displacement engines just aren’t going to work as well loaded.
I wonder if OP’s issue is more because of the additional passengers and luggage. I have driven a 350 a few times when mine was in the shop. I thought it was a decent car, reasonably smooth engine with good acceleration with only me in the car. These small displacement engines just aren’t going to work as well loaded.
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I have two people and minimal items in back. Mainly my 12 volt compressor and two cans of fix a flat because the car can't have a spare tire.
I am thinking this altitude has something to do with this or maybe summer gas formulation as the car didn't exhibit this bad driving from stop lights during the test drives. I am used to linear excelleration even in my one ton Duramax with 28 foot show car trailer. The car drives great when cold so the exrtra gas pulse time in the injectors until warm tells me that the engine computer isn't giving enough fuel. I have never been a fan of turbo in production street driven gas engines due to that dreaded turbo lag.
I busted a windshield out here and the local dealer wants $1,800 to replace and wont talk to the insurance company so I'll wait on that until getting back to my local glass company who actually does the Mercedes dealer glass install anyway. I will definitely monitor difference when getting back to sea level in the drivability and if it doesn't get better call my local dealer. I have a 2018 E300 that doesn't have too much turbo craziness but it's never been in mile high air.
Yes, on the seats they were all upright during my drives and I never dreamed that they wouldn't lay flat. I did know about no spare tire but the fix a flat and compressor will get me out of trouble I hope. Funny thing when calling the parts dept I was told that no spare tire is avaibe for my car because of the great extended mobility mercedes tire! I think he was put out when I said "run flat" tires.
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I am thinking this altitude has something to do with this or maybe summer gas formulation as the car didn't exhibit this bad driving from stop lights during the test drives. I am used to linear excelleration even in my one ton Duramax with 28 foot show car trailer. The car drives great when cold so the exrtra gas pulse time in the injectors until warm tells me that the engine computer isn't giving enough fuel. I have never been a fan of turbo in production street driven gas engines due to that dreaded turbo lag.
I busted a windshield out here and the local dealer wants $1,800 to replace and wont talk to the insurance company so I'll wait on that until getting back to my local glass company who actually does the Mercedes dealer glass install anyway. I will definitely monitor difference when getting back to sea level in the drivability and if it doesn't get better call my local dealer. I have a 2018 E300 that doesn't have too much turbo craziness but it's never been in mile high air.
Yes, on the seats they were all upright during my drives and I never dreamed that they wouldn't lay flat. I did know about no spare tire but the fix a flat and compressor will get me out of trouble I hope. Funny thing when calling the parts dept I was told that no spare tire is avaibe for my car because of the great extended mobility mercedes tire! I think he was put out when I said "run flat" tires.
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