GLE build quality and reliability
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
Rest assured it's not. The '166s were a low point, IMO my worst car of the past 30 years - a step down from the 164. I've owned all three.
Consumer Reports is similarly stuck on that previous generation. Their biggest complaint is the cupholders.
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2015 ML350, 2020 BMW X7, 2005 LS430
To those of you here who have driven a car with the M276 3.5L NA motor, do you believe it has enough power to move the W166 or do you believe it to be underpowered and sluggish. Wanted to hear peoples opinions.
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He's Chassis on Rennlist as well. According to his bio, @chassis owned a 2017 GLE 166. He seems to think the 167 is as bad as his '17.
Rest assured it's not. The '166s were a low point, IMO my worst car of the past 30 years - a step down from the 164. I've owned all three.
Consumer Reports is similarly stuck on that previous generation. Their biggest complaint is the cupholders.
Rest assured it's not. The '166s were a low point, IMO my worst car of the past 30 years - a step down from the 164. I've owned all three.
Consumer Reports is similarly stuck on that previous generation. Their biggest complaint is the cupholders.
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From: Kentucky
2024 BMW X5, 2020 GLE 350, Gone 2-2016 GLC 300s, 2016 C-300, and Gone 2012 E350 Coupe
So, you are saying that driving my 2020 GLE on I24 in Ky. and Tn. caused my engine at 17000 miles to need the heads, coil pak, and fuel injector replaced. If you are not running 80 MPH, you will be runover.
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
The Diesel or twin turbo versions overcome "sluggish."
