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I am buying a 2018 GLE350 or 2019 GLE400 with 50-70k mileage. I checked some information that the 3.5L engine for 350 is very reliable but the 7G tronic transmission is kind of sensitive to maintenance. I found the 2019 gle400 has the newer 9G tronic transmission but a 3.0L turbo charge engine. Hope to get some advice on the reliability of the 3.0 turbo engine and the transmission. not sure which one is a better choice.
2019 is the last model year of this generation. So I guess the reliability should be ok? But they canceled the 3.5L engine on that year..
Thanks in advance.
The 350 will be more reliable and less costly to maintain over the long haul while the 400 will give you better MPG's and more power. Both are fine engines. I've had no issues with my 2019 GLS with the 3.0L but it has less than 60k miles. The engine has V8 power and torque with the MPG's of a 6. It's not as fun to drive as my 63 but it is acceptable and a great long distance comfortable cruiser.
I am buying a 2018 GLE350 or 2019 GLE400 with 50-70k mileage. I checked some information that the 3.5L engine for 350 is very reliable but the 7G tronic transmission is kind of sensitive to maintenance. I found the 2019 gle400 has the newer 9G tronic transmission but a 3.0L turbo charge engine. Hope to get some advice on the reliability of the 3.0 turbo engine and the transmission. not sure which one is a better choice.
2019 is the last model year of this generation. So I guess the reliability should be ok? But they canceled the 3.5L engine on that year..
Thanks in advance.
I have a 2018 GLE 400. Had an issue with one of the sensor switch and it got replaced under warranty. Other than that absolutely zero problem. I am at 78K Km so not very high mileage. However reading through the forums the 2018/19 are considered solid machine and excellent cruiser.
My 2016 GLE 350 has been rock solid. I’m at 108,000 miles… I had the transmission fluid changed at 60,000 and will again at 120,000. I’m not sure what you mean by “sensitive”. Just follow the maintenance schedule.
My 2016 GLE 350 has been rock solid. I’m at 108,000 miles… I had the transmission fluid changed at 60,000 and will again at 120,000. I’m not sure what you mean by “sensitive”. Just follow the maintenance schedule.
Did you do the transmission fluid change at the dealership?
My 2016 diesel seems to be bulletproof. Not only 4M was excelent on 18" of snow, but due to bad circumstances, the car spend 7 months covered in snow. This is the picture taken in May, last year when I could see it again. After reconnecting the battery, it started on its own power and drove away. Only had to recharge aux battery.
Actually there was another problem. Due to high heat from sun at high elevation, the rear door badges melted the glue and float down on the ground.
My 2016 diesel seems to be bulletproof. Not only 4M was excelent on 18" of snow, but due to bad circumstances, the car spend 7 months covered in snow. This is the picture taken in May, last year when I could see it again. After reconnecting the battery, it started on its own power and drove away. Only had to recharge aux battery.
Actually there was another problem. Due to high heat from sun at high elevation, the rear door badges melted the glue and float down on the ground.
what on earth! did you dig it out or just let the snow melt by it's own? that is crazy LOL! Looks like avalanche happened.
what on earth! did you dig it out or just let the snow melt by it's own? that is crazy LOL! Looks like avalanche happened.
No, not avalanche, just 30 ft of snow in last year. in UT. It seems to be only 5-6 this year.
I had to wait for the snow to melt, as even I could clear the car, I still had 6 miles of unplowed forest roads to the highway.
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