Considering a 2012 GLK
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Considering a 2012 GLK
What, if any, problems that I should know about? I was considering the C350, but I think the roominess of the SUV might be a little better for me.
Anything I should know about?
I am planning on getting the Premium 1 option and still deciding on the others.
Any options I should stay away from or should have?
Thanks
Anything I should know about?
I am planning on getting the Premium 1 option and still deciding on the others.
Any options I should stay away from or should have?
Thanks
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What, if any, problems that I should know about? I was considering the C350, but I think the roominess of the SUV might be a little better for me.
Anything I should know about? (USE THE SITE'S SEARCH ENGINE. TYPE IN "GLK PROBLEMS & ISSUES") (THE TRANNY APPEARS TO BE THE LATEST ISSUE NOW THAT WE ARE ALL HITTING THE 36-40K MILE MARK)
I am planning on getting the Premium 1 option and still deciding on the others. (THE MORE YOU GET, THE MORE YOU'LL ENJOY. LEATHER IS NOT NECESSARY IN A SUV IMO.)
Any options I should stay away from or should have?
Thanks
Anything I should know about? (USE THE SITE'S SEARCH ENGINE. TYPE IN "GLK PROBLEMS & ISSUES") (THE TRANNY APPEARS TO BE THE LATEST ISSUE NOW THAT WE ARE ALL HITTING THE 36-40K MILE MARK)
I am planning on getting the Premium 1 option and still deciding on the others. (THE MORE YOU GET, THE MORE YOU'LL ENJOY. LEATHER IS NOT NECESSARY IN A SUV IMO.)
Any options I should stay away from or should have?
Thanks
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In a few weeks the new 2013 models will be here, with a new redesigned front and rear facia.... A whole new interior and supposedly over 1000 refinements. You may wish to wait. If you rather get a 2012, I'm sure the left-over units on the lot by then will be going for a super deal!
I know there were some tranny problems, but have they been ironed out on the 2012 models?
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2013 GLK350 will be available in the first week of August, just a few days away. However, the first batch for dealers will most likely have lower-end configurations. If you want Full Leather Package or AMG Package, you might need to order one and wait for October delivery. I just came back from a local dealer yesterday.
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2013 GLK350 will be available in the first week of August, just a few days away. However, the first batch for dealers will most likely have lower-end configurations. If you want Full Leather Package or AMG Package, you might need to order one and wait for October delivery. I just came back from a local dealer yesterday.
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2012 GLK
2013s also will have a new V-6 engine in a 60 degree configuration putting out 302 HP where as the 2012 has 268 or 278.
0-60 in 6.4 sec.
I've got 3,500 miles on my '12. No issues. Plenty of power for me.
Since I added a sub woofer, I really enjoy the HK stereo.
The only big complaint is that I cannot transfer my contacts easily from my iPhone to the car.
0-60 in 6.4 sec.
I've got 3,500 miles on my '12. No issues. Plenty of power for me.
Since I added a sub woofer, I really enjoy the HK stereo.
The only big complaint is that I cannot transfer my contacts easily from my iPhone to the car.
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2013s also will have a new V-6 engine in a 60 degree configuration putting out 302 HP where as the 2012 has 268 or 278.
0-60 in 6.4 sec.
I've got 3,500 miles on my '12. No issues. Plenty of power for me.
Since I added a sub woofer, I really enjoy the HK stereo.
The only big complaint is that I cannot transfer my contacts easily from my iPhone to the car.
0-60 in 6.4 sec.
I've got 3,500 miles on my '12. No issues. Plenty of power for me.
Since I added a sub woofer, I really enjoy the HK stereo.
The only big complaint is that I cannot transfer my contacts easily from my iPhone to the car.
Isn't the engine the same as the c350? Didn't they bring that 350 engine y to the C350 for 2012? The gas mileage for the C350 on the 2013 went down from the 2012. Did they switch the engines again for both 2013 cars? Also, did you get the Logic7 system. I thought that has a subwoofer.
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2013s also will have a new V-6 engine in a 60 degree configuration putting out 302 HP where as the 2012 has 268 or 278.
0-60 in 6.4 sec.
I've got 3,500 miles on my '12. No issues. Plenty of power for me.
Since I added a sub woofer, I really enjoy the HK stereo.
The only big complaint is that I cannot transfer my contacts easily from my iPhone to the car.
0-60 in 6.4 sec.
I've got 3,500 miles on my '12. No issues. Plenty of power for me.
Since I added a sub woofer, I really enjoy the HK stereo.
The only big complaint is that I cannot transfer my contacts easily from my iPhone to the car.
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2012 C63; 2011 E350 Coupe
I'm getting caught in the middle of a model year change. MB hasn't updated the GLK info on their website yet, but they just changed the C Class. I was originally looking at the C350, but have a $ limitation. I may have to either switch to the C250 or go with the GLK because of the roominess factor, which for me is better. I've been looking at some of the reviews, but they didn't really mention that much depth of the engine differences between the 2012 and 2013 models. Obviously, there are enough improvements to make me want to go with the 2013's, but they are discounting the 2012's for obvious reasons.
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Isn't the engine the same as the c350? Didn't they bring that 350 engine y to the C350 for 2012? The gas mileage for the C350 on the 2013 went down from the 2012. Did they switch the engines again for both 2013 cars? Also, did you get the Logic7 system. I thought that has a subwoofer.
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I thought they put the subs underneath the front seats, which is probably a better place for them.
BTW, what brand amp/speaker did you go with for the sub that you installed and how many changes to the settings, etc.? Was it easy or difficult to do, or did you have someone else do the installation?
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I'm getting caught in the middle of a model year change. MB hasn't updated the GLK info on their website yet, but they just changed the C Class. I was originally looking at the C350, but have a $ limitation. I may have to either switch to the C250 or go with the GLK because of the roominess factor, which for me is better. I've been looking at some of the reviews, but they didn't really mention that much depth of the engine differences between the 2012 and 2013 models. Obviously, there are enough improvements to make me want to go with the 2013's, but they are discounting the 2012's for obvious reasons.
MB states there are nearly 1000 enhancements for MY2013. However, not all enhancements are standard (such as the driver assist electronics) but something as useful as Mbrace2 or LED lights are now standard.
Now is it worth it to some1 who didn't have all of the above mentioned enhancement in a prior year - like me - not really. But for some1 new to the class, it is a small incremental jump in price from a 2012 to get quite a lot more.
I think NCBob mentioned the autoweek review below:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...iews/120619867
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If you are asking for opinions: IMO, the 2013 does have some notable changes including the afore mentioned engines & cosmetic changes.
MB states there are nearly 1000 enhancements for MY2013. However, not all enhancements are standard (such as the driver assist electronics) but something as useful as Mbrace2 or LED lights are now standard.
Now is it worth it to some1 who didn't have all of the above mentioned enhancement in a prior year - like me - not really. But for some1 new to the class, it is a small incremental jump in price from a 2012 to get quite a lot more.
I think NCBob mentioned the autoweek review below:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...iews/120619867
MB states there are nearly 1000 enhancements for MY2013. However, not all enhancements are standard (such as the driver assist electronics) but something as useful as Mbrace2 or LED lights are now standard.
Now is it worth it to some1 who didn't have all of the above mentioned enhancement in a prior year - like me - not really. But for some1 new to the class, it is a small incremental jump in price from a 2012 to get quite a lot more.
I think NCBob mentioned the autoweek review below:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...iews/120619867
What do you get and what year do you have?
Obviously, driving habits will differ, but I plan on mostly 1/2 freeway and 1/2 around town driving with little traffic. I also drive pretty normal and only do a little speed demon driving when I know i can get away with it when getting on the freeway. :-) But I am not going to take this on a track, if you will.
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Yeah, I just fast read the Autoweek article and the Left Lane article as well. Obviously, there are some other changes the dealer may not have realized about the engine. It does mention that the engine is at a different angle. What I don't understand is that the 350 engine for 2012 was a new engine, I am wondering why they are making so many changes to it so quickly. Usually, MB keeps the engine the same for several years before making drastic changes. Oh well. i just would like to see some gas mileage estimates that are actually realistic.
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It has increased for the GLK 350 4MATIC (now) BlueEFFICIENCY, "specifications" given by MB:
City: 22.8 21.8 MPG (US gallon), was 16.6 16.1 MPG;
Highway (außerorts): 34.6 32.2 MPG, was 28.3 - 27.7 MPG;
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I had always thought the USA gasoline figures for 2010-2011 were 21/16 (hwy/city).
Surprised BlueEfficiency has brought that much efficiency - ~34/22!!
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The 2013 GLK should have the same 302 HP DI engine that went in the 2012 C350. I believe the 2013's all have the stop/start function which should also reduce the mpg.
I also believe the Bluetec GLK is not due out until early 2013.
I also believe the Bluetec GLK is not due out until early 2013.
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Pull the drop-down menues for any of the 7 optional engines.
As this (online) information now is updated with regard to the new models/engines, is of course the "was-data" no longer available.
A part of the (theoretically!) improved performance is the 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission with ECO Start-Stop-Function.
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From Mercedes-Benz.de: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/content/...ta/models.html.
Pull the drop-down menues for any of the 7 optional engines.
As this (online) information now is updated with regard to the new models/engines, is of course the "was-data" no longer available.
A part of the (theoretically!) improved performance is the 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission with ECO Start-Stop-Function.
Pull the drop-down menues for any of the 7 optional engines.
As this (online) information now is updated with regard to the new models/engines, is of course the "was-data" no longer available.
A part of the (theoretically!) improved performance is the 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission with ECO Start-Stop-Function.
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I thought the start/stop feature was supposed to improve the MPG.
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I just talked to the dealer. He mentioned that the new engine for both the C350 and the GLK350 is direct injection. Otherwise, he said they were the same engine. I'll check out the write up that you suggested.
I thought they put the subs underneath the front seats, which is probably a better place for them.
BTW, what brand amp/speaker did you go with for the sub that you installed and how many changes to the settings, etc.? Was it easy or difficult to do, or did you have someone else do the installation?
I thought they put the subs underneath the front seats, which is probably a better place for them.
BTW, what brand amp/speaker did you go with for the sub that you installed and how many changes to the settings, etc.? Was it easy or difficult to do, or did you have someone else do the installation?
I tapped into the four wires running to the OEM sub from the amp.
You will need to find a switched 12v source. I used the 12v outlet in the rear. Also you will need to run a wire from your battery+ terminal to the sub. There is a bolt in the spare tire well that serves as an excellent ground. Just remove the paint for a good connection.
Took me about 2 hours.
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