European Delivery USA GLK250
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From: Redding, CA
'85 190D , '12 E350 BlueTec, '13 GLK 250 BlueTec
With interest, I don't have any problem posting all. just don't want to bore everyone. I'll keep it all in the thread if there are any questions or opinions requested.
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I'm in the process of planning European Delivery of GLK 250 / probably not until Spring of 2014. Wondering if there are recommendations for drop off city. I've figured out that I will be best doing it somewhere in Germany. Other than that is one city safer/better for the car than another?
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From: Redding, CA
'85 190D , '12 E350 BlueTec, '13 GLK 250 BlueTec
Yeah, that's where all are shipped. Think I mistakenly said Bremen earlier.
The first one was shipped out of Brussels, but that was years ago and turned in in Paris. The last one I turned in at Paris a couple of years ago also shipped form Bremerhaven.
The first one was shipped out of Brussels, but that was years ago and turned in in Paris. The last one I turned in at Paris a couple of years ago also shipped form Bremerhaven.
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GLK250
Positive Experience with recent purchase GLK250BT
I took delivery of 2014 MB GLK250BT (diesel) in February2014 & found that it was not difficult to configure /order from my local MB dealer the exact vehicle I desired.I was given exact dates start to finish including Port of Entry (Baltimore) Configure time until delivery to dealership.
The experience was a non-pressure sale ordering exactly those options I wanted....
Later decisions can be made as to continuing after 6months introductory offers concerning SiriusXM Radio
My purchase was not a term ( Stripped Model)- Vehicle is pre-wired & if a decision is made later I could purchase a Current Map Navigation system option,later.
I am extremely happy with mileage numbers city/highway/mixed
Clean diesel is the way to go...I have also used Biodiesel ( that is allowed by Mercedes Benz in B5 rating...did not smell french fries...
Most of the vehicles on the lot were MB GLK350 (gasoline) & were loaded with Lane Tracking Packages enhanced upgrades " to each is own "
The experience was a non-pressure sale ordering exactly those options I wanted....
Later decisions can be made as to continuing after 6months introductory offers concerning SiriusXM Radio
My purchase was not a term ( Stripped Model)- Vehicle is pre-wired & if a decision is made later I could purchase a Current Map Navigation system option,later.
I am extremely happy with mileage numbers city/highway/mixed
Clean diesel is the way to go...I have also used Biodiesel ( that is allowed by Mercedes Benz in B5 rating...did not smell french fries...
Most of the vehicles on the lot were MB GLK350 (gasoline) & were loaded with Lane Tracking Packages enhanced upgrades " to each is own "
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glk
Could you tell us more about your experience with biodiesel. I'm assuming ppl go with biodiesel because its cheaper for them to make themselves or you purchase from a small company who can make it cheap.
How can you ensure its up to spec to avoid any engine damage?
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GLK250
Response to inquiry concerning Biodiesel for MB250BT
Before I decided to use a Biodiesel product B5, I reviewed the specification of the approved by Mercedes Benz concerning biodiesel, the station I believe was a Hess Station...the specification stated a mix of ultra low sulfur diesel with reformulated biological source.I proceeded with some caution before I pumped this petroleum product. Labeling at pump was done in due coarse
The cost break was minor, at the time my decision was environmental.There were options available ,choice .
There is always a chance despite any Name Brand Petroleum Product a bad batch is delivered to a station.As I remembered there was a Weights &Measure Sticker from the State of Pennsylvania on the pump.Was not a "Home Brew"
This is my best answer concerning Biodiesel question
The cost break was minor, at the time my decision was environmental.There were options available ,choice .
There is always a chance despite any Name Brand Petroleum Product a bad batch is delivered to a station.As I remembered there was a Weights &Measure Sticker from the State of Pennsylvania on the pump.Was not a "Home Brew"
This is my best answer concerning Biodiesel question
