Not enough cargo space for golf bag in GLK
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BMW 325iX Sport Wagon, Range Rover
Regarding golf bag not fitting or not liking the idea taking your drivers out of bag, get real and buy big.
I took my golf bag in and it fit, with drivers on a tilt. I could fit four bags back there. True, cannot fit pull carts and 4 bags. MB failed us.
Breaking news, you can get more HP, more junk space for less dollars than GLK from MB. GM, FORD, Toyota, Honda etc, all produce cars with better this or that comparison. Be practical, don't buy MB, if you do not find value in MB details. You can probably get bigger from MB for less $$ and that clearly shows you are not a GLK prospect.
The GLK concept and need/desire target is smaller SUV meets "my need". Would you test drive a F150 Ford pick-up and complain because it does not compete with a Porsche SUV?
I took my golf bag in and it fit, with drivers on a tilt. I could fit four bags back there. True, cannot fit pull carts and 4 bags. MB failed us.
Breaking news, you can get more HP, more junk space for less dollars than GLK from MB. GM, FORD, Toyota, Honda etc, all produce cars with better this or that comparison. Be practical, don't buy MB, if you do not find value in MB details. You can probably get bigger from MB for less $$ and that clearly shows you are not a GLK prospect.
The GLK concept and need/desire target is smaller SUV meets "my need". Would you test drive a F150 Ford pick-up and complain because it does not compete with a Porsche SUV?
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2012 ML350BTC
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It's the same as putting clubs into an SL. Take out the long woods, and the bag fits fine. In the C350 I layed down the larger foldable seat and can fit 3 sets of clubs easily, and still have room for passanger #3 in the backseat. Haven't done the 'Pepsi Challange' on the GLK in this way, but I'm sure I could find similar room for the clubs.
It's the same as putting clubs into an SL. Take out the long woods, and the bag fits fine. In the C350 I layed down the larger foldable seat and can fit 3 sets of clubs easily, and still have room for passanger #3 in the backseat. Haven't done the 'Pepsi Challange' on the GLK in this way, but I'm sure I could find similar room for the clubs.
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2008 C230 4MATIC;2002 C240
"Driver test"
Just before buying the GLK I decided to try loading my golf clubs in the cargo area ... OOPS !!! Not enough width or length in the cargo area to load my golf bag. It looks like the German engineers forgot that most of Mercedes Benz owner are golfers. What a huge disappointment !
There is an indentation on the passenger side of the rear compartment.
It allows a golf bag with a modern 45" shaft to lie flat, as in this photo.
However, there was not enough clearance for my Taylormade Burner with 46" shaft unless it was taken out of the bag. Then it would lie sideways, like so:
My wife and I like to go on golf trips. and thought this was a nice touch.
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The is reasonable room in the GLK. My client literally just called me 2 minutes ago to tell me that he had no problem fitting his golf bag in the bag. You cannot expect to purchase this vehicle if you have a family of 5 and a lot of cargo. Move up to a ML or a GL. People need to get a little more realistic.
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Manback gets real. What is all the fuss about two or three golf bags. Yes, if all must lay flat with 45+ drivers the GLK is not your car. Hello, you have choices.
This issue seems so unreasonable. My Porsche 911 Carra 4S does not haul a cord of wood. Car is a failure.
The GLK is not not an ML or GL. The GLK is what I have been waiting for, but it may not be what you require. That is why MB spends $$$$$$$ producing a ML, RL, GL, G. Take your choice and stop snibbling.
This issue seems so unreasonable. My Porsche 911 Carra 4S does not haul a cord of wood. Car is a failure.
The GLK is not not an ML or GL. The GLK is what I have been waiting for, but it may not be what you require. That is why MB spends $$$$$$$ producing a ML, RL, GL, G. Take your choice and stop snibbling.
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GLK-350
Manback gets real. What is all the fuss about two or three golf bags. Yes, if all must lay flat with 45+ drivers the GLK is not your car. Hello, you have choices.
This issue seems so unreasonable. My Porsche 911 Carra 4S does not haul a cord of wood. Car is a failure.
The GLK is not not an ML or GL. The GLK is what I have been waiting for, but it may not be what you require. That is why MB spends $$$$$$$ producing a ML, RL, GL, G. Take your choice and stop snibbling.
This issue seems so unreasonable. My Porsche 911 Carra 4S does not haul a cord of wood. Car is a failure.
The GLK is not not an ML or GL. The GLK is what I have been waiting for, but it may not be what you require. That is why MB spends $$$$$$$ producing a ML, RL, GL, G. Take your choice and stop snibbling.
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From: GTA
2010 MB GLK
GLK----K stands for "compact in deutsch"
It is not a full sized SUV like ML class or Lexus RX330
Don't be lazy....just take out the Drivers.
Mine fit fine as my driver is 44 inches, I don't cheat and use the 46 inches (JK!LOL)
Don't be lazy....just take out the Drivers.
Mine fit fine as my driver is 44 inches, I don't cheat and use the 46 inches (JK!LOL)
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Nissan GT-R BE / '12 Ducati-1199 Panigale S / '12 C300-4M Loaded/GLK350-4M Loaded
Oh my God! You all need to get a life!... errr.. arguing about if the GLK can hold a set of clubs or not.... mine does.... so cut the crap... and have a nice day.... yikes!!!!
Last edited by MBRedux; Nov 26, 2009 at 02:54 PM.
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2010 GLK
Just before buying the GLK I decided to try loading my golf clubs in the cargo area ... OOPS !!! Not enough width or length in the cargo area to load my golf bag. It looks like the German engineers forgot that most of Mercedes Benz owner are golfers. What a huge disappointment !
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Nissan GT-R BE / '12 Ducati-1199 Panigale S / '12 C300-4M Loaded/GLK350-4M Loaded
X1.... "if you can afford to own a Benz"... you should then have access to the other cars in your *fleet* for a specific purpose.... so even though I'll fold down the split rear seat for my clubs and still have room for a changing bag and more in the GLK.... when my wife doesn't come along to the club, I'll use my Chevy Tahoe etc....
