Mercedes Benz GLE V167 POS
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2024 GLE 450 4matic
I am sorry to hear about your disappointment in your new GLE and the Mercedes brand , at least the ones built in the good old USA. My 2 month old GLE had some minor issues, sporadic whistling noise from driver’s side mirror, and fuel filler door not perfectly aligned. I am somewhat of a perfectionist however I chose not to let these minor issues detract in any way from my total enjoyment with my new vehicle. Your issues do appear more prominent, and strike me as perhaps having to do with the debacle that occurred in the automobile industry during the height of Covid. Perhaps your GLE was caught in the middle and stuff happens. In any case, I believe that the items you pointed out in your video are all correctable and with some patience AND a dealer who really wants to make things right, you will soon be posting a video of how you love your GLE. I do hope that your dealership will supply you with a loaner vehicle, sorry to hear that you do not have the protection of lemon laws.
As an American who does not buy American brands, GM, Ford, or Chrysler, I feel good that my GLE was made in Alabama by American workers, made in America means something to me. Just like Pfizer, Moderna, and J and J , no one can do it better.
Sorry for my patriotic digression, I would probably be as angry as you if I paid so much money for an expensive Mercedes and was faced with so many annoying issues. I do wish you well ,and am confident it will all be good. Thanks
As an American who does not buy American brands, GM, Ford, or Chrysler, I feel good that my GLE was made in Alabama by American workers, made in America means something to me. Just like Pfizer, Moderna, and J and J , no one can do it better.
Sorry for my patriotic digression, I would probably be as angry as you if I paid so much money for an expensive Mercedes and was faced with so many annoying issues. I do wish you well ,and am confident it will all be good. Thanks
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I am trying to feel for you, but given that most, if not all, of your issues can be solved by bringing your GLE to a dealership to be fixed, for FREE under warranty, and you being a complete Karen by overreacting and posting in every sub in this group and overgeneralizing the brand as a whole for no real or significant reason, it's ridiculous and you sound like you are just trying to seek attention. If your issues were more severe I could understand.
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From: Nappanee Indiana
2026 E450
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2024 GLE, 2022 GLC , 2022 GLC
I do agree that a new car must be inspected before accepting ownership. I had a Volvo many years ago with some body damage, pointed it out to the sales manager, who happened to also be a friend , he told me to take delivery, will order me the exact same car and will replace it with no cost to me. He did that even though the replacement vehicle was slightly more expensive. If I had not brought the damage to his attention at time of delivery, it would have created a very awkward situation as to when the damage actually happened. When I pick up my new car my wife and I go over it as throughly as possible. My MB dealer has a prepared form which lists any item that requires his attention, the form reads in big letters “WE OWE YOU “. On a previous GLC there were a couple of minor items that were listed and resolved.
However, this gentleman from down under has a GLE that IMHO appears to perhaps be considered a lemon. I honestly must admit that when I inspect a new vehicle I don’t check to see if all the moldings are properly secured, also he would have not known that his MBUX system would crash if he hit a bump. His misaligned rear hatch should have been seen and that would have raised some caution flags.
In the end , I feel badly for him, taking away the enjoyment and excitement of a brand new MB is a real downer, that even if repaired sometimes never returns.
However, this gentleman from down under has a GLE that IMHO appears to perhaps be considered a lemon. I honestly must admit that when I inspect a new vehicle I don’t check to see if all the moldings are properly secured, also he would have not known that his MBUX system would crash if he hit a bump. His misaligned rear hatch should have been seen and that would have raised some caution flags.
In the end , I feel badly for him, taking away the enjoyment and excitement of a brand new MB is a real downer, that even if repaired sometimes never returns.
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2024 GLE 450 4matic
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From: Hobart,Tasmania
GLE 400d V167
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I am not sure about your area but here in The States the G wagon is heavily back ordered and they have a huge markup over MSRP. My dealer told me the G wagon, both 550 and AMG models, take about 1-2 years to be built depending on options.
