New guy here... 2010 GLK 350 4matic
02-13-2012, 04:11 PM
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New guy here... 2010 GLK 350 4matic
Just checking in... I picked up a GLK 350 over the weekend. I think it has every option except the rear entertainment (which my wife hated anyways since it looked like bad aftermarket) So far I love it.. It's my wifes vehicle, but I'll drive it occasionally.
I have a few other Vehicles including...
2006 BMW 550i (my daily)
1986 Cutlass (toy)
1961 Lincoln (another toy)
Looking forward to many pleasurable years of GLK ownership. Anything I should be aware of?
I have a few other Vehicles including...
2006 BMW 550i (my daily)
1986 Cutlass (toy)
1961 Lincoln (another toy)
Looking forward to many pleasurable years of GLK ownership. Anything I should be aware of?
02-13-2012, 05:13 PM
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Just checking in... I picked up a GLK 350 over the weekend. I think it has every option except the rear entertainment (which my wife hated anyways since it looked like bad aftermarket) So far I love it.. It's my wifes vehicle, but I'll drive it occasionally.
I have a few other Vehicles including...
2006 BMW 550i (my daily)
1986 Cutlass (toy)
1961 Lincoln (another toy)
Looking forward to many pleasurable years of GLK ownership. Anything I should be aware of?
I have a few other Vehicles including...
2006 BMW 550i (my daily)
1986 Cutlass (toy)
1961 Lincoln (another toy)
Looking forward to many pleasurable years of GLK ownership. Anything I should be aware of?
A used 2010? Try and get a detailed service record on the vehicle if you can... there have been a few dozen Service Bulletins over the years. You may wish to see which were performed and which weren't. There were issues with the rear hatch motor suddenly breaking preventing the hatch from opening or closing fully, the Navi screen would go black and would need replacement, untraceable rattles in the front doors, squeaky interior door handles, power windows refusing to go all the way down into the door, failing engine idler pulley whirring noises needing replacement, transfer case failures, balance shaft failures, wheel alignment issues, severely outdated Navi Maps (even when new), severe brake noises requiring new or different pads, odd rotting smell coming from the ventilation/heating/AC System, high frequency of windshield damage due to its almost vertical pitch, various under body cavities needing additional sealant application, etc etc.Get the list and see how up to date your vehicle is. If the dealer failed to check, inspect, repair or perform any of these TSB's, have them do so.
Good luck!
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02-13-2012, 06:30 PM
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Congrats and welcome... A used 2010? Try and get a detailed service record on the vehicle if you can... there have been a few dozen Service Bulletins over the years. You may wish to see which were performed and which weren't. There were issues with the rear hatch motor suddenly breaking preventing the hatch from opening or closing fully, the Navi screen would go black and would need replacement, untraceable rattles in the front doors, squeaky interior door handles, power windows refusing to go all the way down into the door, failing engine idler pulley whirring noises needing replacement, transfer case failures, balance shaft failures, wheel alignment issues, severely outdated Navi Maps (even when new), severe brake noises requiring new or different pads, odd rotting smell coming from the ventilation/heating/AC System, high frequency of windshield damage due to its almost vertical pitch, various under body cavities needing additional sealant application, etc etc.
Get the list and see how up to date your vehicle is. If the dealer failed to check, inspect, repair or perform any of these TSB's, have them do so.
Good luck!
A used 2010? Try and get a detailed service record on the vehicle if you can... there have been a few dozen Service Bulletins over the years. You may wish to see which were performed and which weren't. There were issues with the rear hatch motor suddenly breaking preventing the hatch from opening or closing fully, the Navi screen would go black and would need replacement, untraceable rattles in the front doors, squeaky interior door handles, power windows refusing to go all the way down into the door, failing engine idler pulley whirring noises needing replacement, transfer case failures, balance shaft failures, wheel alignment issues, severely outdated Navi Maps (even when new), severe brake noises requiring new or different pads, odd rotting smell coming from the ventilation/heating/AC System, high frequency of windshield damage due to its almost vertical pitch, various under body cavities needing additional sealant application, etc etc.Get the list and see how up to date your vehicle is. If the dealer failed to check, inspect, repair or perform any of these TSB's, have them do so.
Good luck!
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Welcome aboard!
Hopefully you won't have any trouble. Two things I didn't see mentioned above:
Sudden Coil Death. Indicated by very rough running. Park car. Do not pass Go. Have car taken to dealer. In the extreme, may lead to engine fire.
Transmission service @ 39,000 miles MAXIMUM. Earlier is fine. Drain transmisson AND torque converter. Be prepaired to educate your service people.
Have fun.
Wayne
Hopefully you won't have any trouble. Two things I didn't see mentioned above:
Sudden Coil Death. Indicated by very rough running. Park car. Do not pass Go. Have car taken to dealer. In the extreme, may lead to engine fire.
Transmission service @ 39,000 miles MAXIMUM. Earlier is fine. Drain transmisson AND torque converter. Be prepaired to educate your service people.
Have fun.
Wayne
02-14-2012, 04:31 PM
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Welcome aboard!
Hopefully you won't have any trouble. Two things I didn't see mentioned above:
Sudden Coil Death. Indicated by very rough running. Park car. Do not pass Go. Have car taken to dealer. In the extreme, may lead to engine fire.
Transmission service @ 39,000 miles MAXIMUM. Earlier is fine. Drain transmisson AND torque converter. Be prepaired to educate your service people.
Have fun.
Wayne
Hopefully you won't have any trouble. Two things I didn't see mentioned above:
Sudden Coil Death. Indicated by very rough running. Park car. Do not pass Go. Have car taken to dealer. In the extreme, may lead to engine fire.
Transmission service @ 39,000 miles MAXIMUM. Earlier is fine. Drain transmisson AND torque converter. Be prepaired to educate your service people.
Have fun.
Wayne
