So what do you think of the GLK in general? Is the car worth it for it's price and performance? My girlfriend is thinking about getting this car so I would like to know your thoughts and inputs (pros & cons etc..). If you could go back would u get any other SUV instead of the GLK. Thanks for the help.

 

If you like a perfect balance of comfort and performance on a small SUV, a extra big inverter Y logo in front, a vehicle that screams "business than performance" answer is YES. If I will do it again I will get the ML350 cdi with the avantgarde trim for the space and looks.

 

Yes, great blend between performance (with the 20" wheels) and luxury. One of the best highway cruisers I've ever owned, but still handles amazingly like a car in the twisties.

 

The dealer you have access to may be more important. What part of Texas are y'all in?
Comparing the GLK 350 after less than a month to a Volvo XC70 Turbo after 8 1/2 years:
The GLK seems bigger outside than the XC70. The XC70 is WAY bigger inside in terms of luggage/cargo capacity.
V6 vs. Turbo 5: The Turbo feels quicker. That may have more to do with the transmission. The two are very close. The V6 has plenty of go. I'm spoiled by the response of the turbo 5.
Reliability: Too early to tell. The XC70 has been bullet proof. Hope the GLK is also.
Nit Picks: I am not pleased right now with the driver's seat cushion in the GLK. It doesn't seem to fit me right. The bottom cushion could use more padding.

Wayne

 

#1: Audi Q5; Torsen differential and cargo space.
#2: Volvo XC60; Safety and cargo space.
#3: BMW X3; It's a bimmer, and cargo space.
#4: GLK; Never, ever Mercedes-Benz another time (arrogance with regard to "follow up" / service).

 

OP - second guessing your decision on a vehicle either means you didn't do your dd or you just follow the herd.

A vehicle is an extension of yourself so be confident of yourself. Why would you let others tell you what to do?

 

I would get another GLK in a heart beat. Never had any major issues. Get good gas mileage. Mine is 3 years old next month.

 

I think it's a great car. The headroom makes it seem much roomier than it is. Haven't tried out the X3 but there are many features the MB beats the BMW, such as allowing one to close the auto trunk from the driver's seat for example, or COMAND showing even Asian characters.

Less expensive to lease than Q5 or X3 last time I checked. We have a van and a sports car so it's the perfect addition in the family.

 

Fully agree.... go out for an extensive test drive....

 

I wrote a long poat & it disappeared. Here is the Cliffs Notes version:

What are your priorties in a vehicle? Tell us what you plan to do with the GLK. Maybe we can confirm/deny it's suitablility for your needs.

Wayne

 

I love mine.

Wanted a smallish SUV for the dog and the GLK fits the bill perfectly.

 

Hi,

My wife is looking at 2010 or 2011 GLK's. I was disappointed to see that only take premium fuel - is that correct? I was about to buy one tomorrow and this has somewhat put me off.

I've read plenty of threads about its fuel economy and it all appears to be relative to the posters previous experiences.

Any input appreciated...

Thanks

Richard

 

I don't think taking premium fuel is a bad thing.
I wouldn't use anything but premium fuel even if you have a benz, or audi or bimmer.
And with any V6 (at about 260hp) and 4000lbs body and 4WD, the fuel consumption is about the same. I don't see GLK is any worse or better than any of those other ones.
I got average 19 in the city and pretty much all in the city lolz. highway might push up to somewhere in 20s.. but haven't checked much..

 

We love ours. It is a lot of fun to drive especially for an SUV. Easy to park, decent fuel milage, and for us it is just enough room. Most of the time its nothing more than my wife and I plus shopping bags or whatever so the size is perfect for us. Maybe next time I would go with the ML so we can get the diesel but I would absolutely recommend the GLK. Its been 100% reliable for us and I think that's the case for most owners of these.

 

Thanks for responses...turns out we purchased it anyway
Our second Merc now - I just believe in the excellent overal build quality of Mercedes.

2010 4-Matic
Capri Blue
Premium package (iPod kit, garage opener, pano sunroof, etc)
Sports package (20" rims)
Aluminum trim (apparently this was an option in 2010?)

Certainly pleased with it!

 

American fuel is lower quality than european thus you see many luxury brand enforce that in their cars over here.

Have fun with GLK. If you spend too much time worry about the nickel & dimes operating it, you will have missed the point.

 

DMoney08 -

I had one as a rental car for about ten days a while back.

I'm not a "SUV Person," so to speak. I don't really like being up in the air. Just not something I'm used to, and the extra bit of Gs you feel around a corner from having the higher center of gravity.

However, for a SUV, it was a REALLY impressive car. The steering felt just like my C Class, and the 3.5 moved it along fine. It drove nice, and I loved that it was at least not overly big.

One thing I did like about it was the ground clearance for driveway entrances and whatnot.

If I did need a SUV, the ten days I had with the GLK, made it pretty clear what my choice would likely be. Nice car, and it seemed to be a good value.

 

I would not change my choice, The GLK was the right pick and im happy about it. Everything about it lives up to its standards and i have not faced any problems with it.

 

Since 1999 we have owned 3 European vehicles and they all have run on premium. No worries. New Years Eve morning we got caught in small backwater Nowhere town in Third World Louisiana and had to buy a half tank of 89 gas. My bad. I forgot to fill up before leaving civilization. Fortunately it was alcohol free. Mixed with a couple gallons of premium I wasn't too worried. I finished filling up with premium an hour or so later.
I'm convinced that our cars run better and last longer on premium.

Wayne