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2013 GLK 350, 2007 Buell XB12Scg
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Hello all,
My name's Dan and I ordered a 2013 GLK 350 a while ago. It should arrive in Seattle around the 1st week in September. I've been lurking on the forum for quite a while trying to assess whether or not I wanted to buy a GLK, and this forum allowed me to make an informed decision and I'm pleased to be apart of the community. I'm upgrading from an '07 Honda Civic Si which I bought brand new.. I wanted to buy another Honda but I wasn't happy with any of there AWD offerings (I snowboard a lot) and I don't like Acuras. Having spent the majority of my youth living in Sindelfingen, Germany I was partial to the possibility of buying a Mercedes. Also my Dad had an old '89 190 E which was a tank. So I did some research in the small SUV market and took a look at my finances and decided that the GLK 350 was what I wanted.
I'm a Captain (Field Artillery) in the US Army and currently serving a tour in Afghanistan. I'll be home soon and I can't wait to pick up my new car. I also ride an '07 Buell XB12Scg.
Glad to be a part of the forum and nice to meet everyone.
My name's Dan and I ordered a 2013 GLK 350 a while ago. It should arrive in Seattle around the 1st week in September. I've been lurking on the forum for quite a while trying to assess whether or not I wanted to buy a GLK, and this forum allowed me to make an informed decision and I'm pleased to be apart of the community. I'm upgrading from an '07 Honda Civic Si which I bought brand new.. I wanted to buy another Honda but I wasn't happy with any of there AWD offerings (I snowboard a lot) and I don't like Acuras. Having spent the majority of my youth living in Sindelfingen, Germany I was partial to the possibility of buying a Mercedes. Also my Dad had an old '89 190 E which was a tank. So I did some research in the small SUV market and took a look at my finances and decided that the GLK 350 was what I wanted.
I'm a Captain (Field Artillery) in the US Army and currently serving a tour in Afghanistan. I'll be home soon and I can't wait to pick up my new car. I also ride an '07 Buell XB12Scg.
Glad to be a part of the forum and nice to meet everyone.
08-08-2012, 09:25 AM
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Congrats! The facelifted GLK is so much better looking than the old one plus the interior is beautiful, good luck with it! I must say though, quattro is the best AWD system. IMO quattro>4matic>xdrive. Audi Allroads are unstoppable in the snow, but im sure your GLK will do just fine
08-08-2012, 10:34 AM
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I've never had the opportunity to utilize Quattro in any environment except the autobahn.
I remember my father and I took a trip to Bastogne in the winter to visit all the old battlefields. We had rented a 2003 ML with a diesel and 4Matic. It was unstoppable in the snow, I couldn't believe the type of traction I was getting.. Ever since then I've looked favorably upon Mercedes AWD systems.
I did look long and hard at the Audi Q5, but I would be lying to you if I told you that my experiences growing up with MB didn't have something to do with my decision.
I remember my father and I took a trip to Bastogne in the winter to visit all the old battlefields. We had rented a 2003 ML with a diesel and 4Matic. It was unstoppable in the snow, I couldn't believe the type of traction I was getting.. Ever since then I've looked favorably upon Mercedes AWD systems.
I did look long and hard at the Audi Q5, but I would be lying to you if I told you that my experiences growing up with MB didn't have something to do with my decision.
