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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Question Help! Trying to decide which car to get!

So I have chosen three cars. CLA 250, C250, or the GLK 350 (I know it's a big jump.) I love the look of the CLA but the size of it is just small. I want to fit passengers. The C250 is really nice and spacious, but I'm just not sure. Then there is the GLK! It's great, and spacious. I just like being raised up in a car, i feel as if i can see more. But what do you guys think?
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Sounds like maybe you should wait for the GLA? Slightly elevated ride height and more utility than the CLA or C-Class, but tidier dimensions and less expensive than the GLK. I think it's going to be a runaway success for MB.



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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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From what you have to say - go GLK, you'll love it !
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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You're on a board that features the GLK so what do you think the vast majority will say?
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by HotRodW
Sounds like maybe you should wait for the GLA? Slightly elevated ride height and more utility than the CLA or C-Class, but tidier dimensions and less expensive than the GLK. I think it's going to be a runaway success for MB.



Too me it sounds great, but the looks aren't cutting it for me. Thanks for the suggestion!
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You're on a board that features the GLK so what do you think the vast majority will say?
True. But then I didn't know where else to post my question. Also due to the CLA being brand new maybe people would have a different look at it, rather then immediately saying GLK.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Perhaps if you post your concerns about the GLK you can get rebuttals?

Mine is a 250 but I like it MUCH better than the E350. I wouldn't even consider the A class cars and I like small cars.
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You don't say where you are located but I assume that the 4-matic isn't important to you. I had a C300 before getting my GLK- if space is important you will value the extra room of the GLK, not to mention extra power and visibility. Gas mileage suffers but that is a compromise I made in the upgrade. I think that a base model GLK 2-wheel drive is the best value Mercedes has.
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