Durability GLK suv? Technician/mechanic?
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Durability GLK suv? Technician/mechanic?
Especially looking for a reply from a Mercedes tech or mechanic.
Hi, noob here.
I am trying to determine the reliability/durability of a glk suv.
Looking to buy a used or a new 2015 for wife.
Yes I know the 2016 is a big change, I don't care for i4 turbo's have driven a lot of them.
Previous suv is a 2012 RX350, so, as you know, nothing every goes wrong with a Lexus, I like that.
How will a glk v6 hold up compared to say lexus.
I had a 2007 bmw 328i and so far as repairs it was a piece of s%$t excuse my frankness.
If anyone cares I could list the major repairs that the car needed.
Thanks & please link to thread if this has been covered or mod move it if I'm in the wrong place.
I tried search without much success.
Hi, noob here.
I am trying to determine the reliability/durability of a glk suv.
Looking to buy a used or a new 2015 for wife.
Yes I know the 2016 is a big change, I don't care for i4 turbo's have driven a lot of them.
Previous suv is a 2012 RX350, so, as you know, nothing every goes wrong with a Lexus, I like that.
How will a glk v6 hold up compared to say lexus.
I had a 2007 bmw 328i and so far as repairs it was a piece of s%$t excuse my frankness.
If anyone cares I could list the major repairs that the car needed.
Thanks & please link to thread if this has been covered or mod move it if I'm in the wrong place.
I tried search without much success.
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I am not a MB GLK tech. It's a little hard to understand what you're really looking for. So for example, a 2012 Lexus RX 350, if you've done the average of 15,000 miles a year, in three years would have app 45,000 miles. So outside of 4/5 oil and filter changes and maybe five tire rotations and whatever warranty work, I would expect it to be defect free. I have a 14 GLK 250 BT, which is a 2.1 L twin turbo, @ app 22,000 miles & it's been absolutely flawless. It has not been in for any warranty work.
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I am not a MB GLK tech. It's a little hard to understand what you're really looking for. So for example, a 2012 Lexus RX 350, if you've done the average of 15,000 miles a year, in three years would have app 45,000 miles. So outside of 4/5 oil and filter changes and maybe five tire rotations and whatever warranty work, I would expect it to be defect free. I have a 14 GLK 250 BT, which is a 2.1 L twin turbo, @ app 22,000 miles & it's been absolutely flawless. It has not been in for any warranty work.
Sorry, thought I was clear. I am not concerned with "operating costs".
I want to know what "usually" breaks on the glk?
Almost every car I have owned has some problems.
JD Powers has many surveys (google if unfamiliar) one of which is reliability, looking to see if I keep the car for 150k miles what will break.
I am NOT talking about normal wear itens, brake pads, wipers, oil changes.
Hope that is clearer.
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I think you are asking "what soft spot to look for" - I am not a tech - but have 14 techs in the back - and frankly a 15 GLK which is EMY (end model year) is about as rock solid as compact SUV can be - as long as you follow prescribed maintenance.
You can see that for yourself from the feedback on this forum..
You can see that for yourself from the feedback on this forum..
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I am trying to determine the reliability/durability of a glk suv.
Sorry, thought I was clear. I am not concerned with "operating costs".
I want to know what "usually" breaks on the glk?
Almost every car I have owned has some problems.
JD Powers has many surveys (google if unfamiliar) one of which is reliability, looking to see if I keep the car for 150k miles what will break.
I am NOT talking about normal wear itens, brake pads, wipers, oil changes.
Hope that is clearer.
Sorry, thought I was clear. I am not concerned with "operating costs".
I want to know what "usually" breaks on the glk?
Almost every car I have owned has some problems.
JD Powers has many surveys (google if unfamiliar) one of which is reliability, looking to see if I keep the car for 150k miles what will break.
I am NOT talking about normal wear itens, brake pads, wipers, oil changes.
Hope that is clearer.
@ 22,000 miles? What does not many 2015 GLK's have anywhere close to 150,000 miles mean to you?
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Well - frankly a 100K mile 2015 will be a bit "odd" - quite a unique bird - the 2015 GLK's were 1st released to dealers Sept 2014 - 13 months in service and 100K miles - would have had to run be average 7K miles per month - best guess some type of commercial delivery vehicle.
On this "odd duck" - the VMI records with Mercedes - or service records from the owner would give you the reliability story..
I couldn't set a retail price for that rig - I would say $20K would be salvage title value for a 4matic/well-equipped - $30K retail for a base model with reasonable mileage with a CarFax hit - a 100K 2015 - closer to that $20K - "maybe" $23K-$24K depending on 4matic/and-or/equipt.
Whoever would be selling it - literally owner who has already either depreciated off to zero - or bought from that owner as a convenience trade-in gesture.
Frankly 100K for a 2015 GLK - walk away briskly - let it be a exporter purchase.
On this "odd duck" - the VMI records with Mercedes - or service records from the owner would give you the reliability story..
I couldn't set a retail price for that rig - I would say $20K would be salvage title value for a 4matic/well-equipped - $30K retail for a base model with reasonable mileage with a CarFax hit - a 100K 2015 - closer to that $20K - "maybe" $23K-$24K depending on 4matic/and-or/equipt.
Whoever would be selling it - literally owner who has already either depreciated off to zero - or bought from that owner as a convenience trade-in gesture.
Frankly 100K for a 2015 GLK - walk away briskly - let it be a exporter purchase.
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Well - frankly a 100K mile 2015 will be a bit "odd" - quite a unique bird - the 2015 GLK's were 1st released to dealers Sept 2014 - 13 months in service and 100K miles - would have had to run be average 7K miles per month - best guess some type of commercial delivery vehicle.
On this "odd duck" - the VMI records with Mercedes - or service records from the owner would give you the reliability story..
I couldn't set a retail price for that rig - I would say $20K would be salvage title value for a 4matic/well-equipped - $30K retail for a base model with reasonable mileage with a CarFax hit - a 100K 2015 - closer to that $20K - "maybe" $23K-$24K depending on 4matic/and-or/equipt.
Whoever would be selling it - literally owner who has already either depreciated off to zero - or bought from that owner as a convenience trade-in gesture.
Frankly 100K for a 2015 GLK - walk away briskly - let it be a exporter purchase.
On this "odd duck" - the VMI records with Mercedes - or service records from the owner would give you the reliability story..
I couldn't set a retail price for that rig - I would say $20K would be salvage title value for a 4matic/well-equipped - $30K retail for a base model with reasonable mileage with a CarFax hit - a 100K 2015 - closer to that $20K - "maybe" $23K-$24K depending on 4matic/and-or/equipt.
Whoever would be selling it - literally owner who has already either depreciated off to zero - or bought from that owner as a convenience trade-in gesture.
Frankly 100K for a 2015 GLK - walk away briskly - let it be a exporter purchase.
I think they wanted $16k.
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This was your quote - not mine ' "I looked at a 2015 locally with over 100K"
Frankly a average at least 7K per month for maximum 13 months - if bought same month as release - and maybe 10K per month if 10 months old.
The 100K mile 2015 GLK is most likely the creation of inventive thinking - or simply a mistake - either of which is fine - so what part of your "real" question do you think is misunderstood ?
Frankly a average at least 7K per month for maximum 13 months - if bought same month as release - and maybe 10K per month if 10 months old.
The 100K mile 2015 GLK is most likely the creation of inventive thinking - or simply a mistake - either of which is fine - so what part of your "real" question do you think is misunderstood ?
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Here is an example of what I was looking for when I started the thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...g-problem.html
Is the tranny problem still a known problem, was it fixed on the 13/14/15 model years?
Not sure why this "issue" did not come to mind easily, especially to forum members who appear to be more qualified than just being a GLK owner?
Any other issues that a prospective buyer should know of?
Just trying to learn before buying.
https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...g-problem.html
Is the tranny problem still a known problem, was it fixed on the 13/14/15 model years?
Not sure why this "issue" did not come to mind easily, especially to forum members who appear to be more qualified than just being a GLK owner?
Any other issues that a prospective buyer should know of?
Just trying to learn before buying.
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There are over 80 pages of threads on the GLK. I would do a search for the types of issues you are looking to find. The 204 platform (C and GLK) have turned out to be quite solid. IF there was a spot to look out for, I'd say make you get the transmission served at 40k for 7G or 70k for 7G Plus.
Now...the only other piece of advice I'd offer is that you might just stick with your Toyota or go get another one. Out of all of the small SUVs based on car platforms, the GLK drives like a German truck. It really couldn't be more different than the RX in terms of the way the feel and drive. If you like the RX350 (a super-nice and smooth jacked up Camry/Avalon), you probably won't even like the GLK. And that's ok.
In my years of car experience, most people don't cross shop across brands like that. If you know you like the Japanese brands, just stick with that. You would know by now if you're a Mercedes guy....you might not be. Maintenance is not cheap, and service must be done by experts. Basically, you gotta pay to play, lol. Think really hard if you are into that.
Now...the only other piece of advice I'd offer is that you might just stick with your Toyota or go get another one. Out of all of the small SUVs based on car platforms, the GLK drives like a German truck. It really couldn't be more different than the RX in terms of the way the feel and drive. If you like the RX350 (a super-nice and smooth jacked up Camry/Avalon), you probably won't even like the GLK. And that's ok.
In my years of car experience, most people don't cross shop across brands like that. If you know you like the Japanese brands, just stick with that. You would know by now if you're a Mercedes guy....you might not be. Maintenance is not cheap, and service must be done by experts. Basically, you gotta pay to play, lol. Think really hard if you are into that.
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There are over 80 pages of threads on the GLK. I would do a search for the types of issues you are looking to find. The 204 platform (C and GLK) have turned out to be quite solid. IF there was a spot to look out for, I'd say make you get the transmission served at 40k for 7G or 70k for 7G Plus.
Now...the only other piece of advice I'd offer is that you might just stick with your Toyota or go get another one. Out of all of the small SUVs based on car platforms, the GLK drives like a German truck. It really couldn't be more different than the RX in terms of the way the feel and drive. If you like the RX350 (a super-nice and smooth jacked up Camry/Avalon), you probably won't even like the GLK. And that's ok.
In my years of car experience, most people don't cross shop across brands like that. If you know you like the Japanese brands, just stick with that. You would know by now if you're a Mercedes guy....you might not be. Maintenance is not cheap, and service must be done by experts. Basically, you gotta pay to play, lol. Think really hard if you are into that.
Now...the only other piece of advice I'd offer is that you might just stick with your Toyota or go get another one. Out of all of the small SUVs based on car platforms, the GLK drives like a German truck. It really couldn't be more different than the RX in terms of the way the feel and drive. If you like the RX350 (a super-nice and smooth jacked up Camry/Avalon), you probably won't even like the GLK. And that's ok.
In my years of car experience, most people don't cross shop across brands like that. If you know you like the Japanese brands, just stick with that. You would know by now if you're a Mercedes guy....you might not be. Maintenance is not cheap, and service must be done by experts. Basically, you gotta pay to play, lol. Think really hard if you are into that.
The GLK has been in the family 2 years and 40,000 miles and has had no trouble at all - just regular service.
The posters here seem to bring up electronics, transfer case / transmission and occasional body hardware as the areas of potential trouble but as good as Lexus is supposed to be (and I'm sure is) I have had very little trouble over the years with this or most any of the 7 previous MB's.
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There are over 80 pages of threads on the GLK. I would do a search for the types of issues you are looking to find. The 204 platform (C and GLK) have turned out to be quite solid. IF there was a spot to look out for, I'd say make you get the transmission served at 40k for 7G or 70k for 7G Plus.
Now...the only other piece of advice I'd offer is that you might just stick with your Toyota or go get another one. Out of all of the small SUVs based on car platforms, the GLK drives like a German truck. It really couldn't be more different than the RX in terms of the way the feel and drive. If you like the RX350 (a super-nice and smooth jacked up Camry/Avalon), you probably won't even like the GLK. And that's ok.
In my years of car experience, most people don't cross shop across brands like that. If you know you like the Japanese brands, just stick with that. You would know by now if you're a Mercedes guy....you might not be. Maintenance is not cheap, and service must be done by experts. Basically, you gotta pay to play, lol. Think really hard if you are into that.
Now...the only other piece of advice I'd offer is that you might just stick with your Toyota or go get another one. Out of all of the small SUVs based on car platforms, the GLK drives like a German truck. It really couldn't be more different than the RX in terms of the way the feel and drive. If you like the RX350 (a super-nice and smooth jacked up Camry/Avalon), you probably won't even like the GLK. And that's ok.
In my years of car experience, most people don't cross shop across brands like that. If you know you like the Japanese brands, just stick with that. You would know by now if you're a Mercedes guy....you might not be. Maintenance is not cheap, and service must be done by experts. Basically, you gotta pay to play, lol. Think really hard if you are into that.
Can't stand how the rx350 feels/handles & neither does the wife like it. The reliability is beyond bulletproof. She had a 2007 328i with all packages & it was pretty nice, but durability/reliability was crap. Many major issues with that one (bought new). Ballpark what would annual maint be? I can do pads/rotors/oil chg etc. Do I void the warranty by diy servicing?
We both drove the glkv6 twice & liked it fine.
I get that most MB owners don't get their hands dirty, I'm just the opposite. I have an automotive diy channel on YT.
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I couldn't agree with you more - but for different reasons. I sold my RX350 because I didn't like the nose-heavy front wheel drive feel and much prefer the more nuanced and balanced feel of the GLK. I am, however, on my 8th Mercedes and appreciate the differences. My wife drives an LS430 that's about 6 years older than my '10 GLK 4-Matic but they both have about 92000 miles on them now. The Lexus has needed more work. A function of age? maybe, but I don't like generalizing about Lexus troublefree, etc.
The GLK has been in the family 2 years and 40,000 miles and has had no trouble at all - just regular service.
The posters here seem to bring up electronics, transfer case / transmission and occasional body hardware as the areas of potential trouble but as good as Lexus is supposed to be (and I'm sure is) I have had very little trouble over the years with this or most any of the 7 previous MB's.
The GLK has been in the family 2 years and 40,000 miles and has had no trouble at all - just regular service.
The posters here seem to bring up electronics, transfer case / transmission and occasional body hardware as the areas of potential trouble but as good as Lexus is supposed to be (and I'm sure is) I have had very little trouble over the years with this or most any of the 7 previous MB's.
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Yes - the best characteristics my customers like about the GLK - great headroom, fantastic visibility all around - and the balanced handling.
On the "what to look for over 150K miles" - from my perspective - one of my Mercedes I bought new in 1999 - now 177K - and yes, I have followed factory maintenance and then addressed the 125K mile "plateau" to address spark plugs, and shocks/suspension wear items.
If I was to startup with a GLK for the long-haul plan - new GLK's are getting scarcer, and challenge to find one with exact features you want - as new you start with 4yr/50K mile new car warranty.
The only path is to shop for 2013-2015 Mercedes Certified GLK in the "right" configuration - with the Unlimited Mileage Mercedes certified Warranty - which goes out to 5yrs from original in-service date from original owner - AND can be extended by choice up to another 2rs (additional cost of course) - so on a CPO 15 - you "could" have Mercedes warranty up thru 2022 depending on the rig.
The # of "issues" reported here on this forum (or benzworld.org) frankly are minimal/minimal - especially on facelift 2013 forward...
On the "what to look for over 150K miles" - from my perspective - one of my Mercedes I bought new in 1999 - now 177K - and yes, I have followed factory maintenance and then addressed the 125K mile "plateau" to address spark plugs, and shocks/suspension wear items.
If I was to startup with a GLK for the long-haul plan - new GLK's are getting scarcer, and challenge to find one with exact features you want - as new you start with 4yr/50K mile new car warranty.
The only path is to shop for 2013-2015 Mercedes Certified GLK in the "right" configuration - with the Unlimited Mileage Mercedes certified Warranty - which goes out to 5yrs from original in-service date from original owner - AND can be extended by choice up to another 2rs (additional cost of course) - so on a CPO 15 - you "could" have Mercedes warranty up thru 2022 depending on the rig.
The # of "issues" reported here on this forum (or benzworld.org) frankly are minimal/minimal - especially on facelift 2013 forward...
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Yes - the best characteristics my customers like about the GLK - great headroom, fantastic visibility all around - and the balanced handling.
On the "what to look for over 150K miles" - from my perspective - one of my Mercedes I bought new in 1999 - now 177K - and yes, I have followed factory maintenance and then addressed the 125K mile "plateau" to address spark plugs, and shocks/suspension wear items.
If I was to startup with a GLK for the long-haul plan - new GLK's are getting scarcer, and challenge to find one with exact features you want - as new you start with 4yr/50K mile new car warranty.
The only path is to shop for 2013-2015 Mercedes Certified GLK in the "right" configuration - with the Unlimited Mileage Mercedes certified Warranty - which goes out to 5yrs from original in-service date from original owner - AND can be extended by choice up to another 2rs (additional cost of course) - so on a CPO 15 - you "could" have Mercedes warranty up thru 2022 depending on the rig.
The # of "issues" reported here on this forum (or benzworld.org) frankly are minimal/minimal - especially on facelift 2013 forward...
On the "what to look for over 150K miles" - from my perspective - one of my Mercedes I bought new in 1999 - now 177K - and yes, I have followed factory maintenance and then addressed the 125K mile "plateau" to address spark plugs, and shocks/suspension wear items.
If I was to startup with a GLK for the long-haul plan - new GLK's are getting scarcer, and challenge to find one with exact features you want - as new you start with 4yr/50K mile new car warranty.
The only path is to shop for 2013-2015 Mercedes Certified GLK in the "right" configuration - with the Unlimited Mileage Mercedes certified Warranty - which goes out to 5yrs from original in-service date from original owner - AND can be extended by choice up to another 2rs (additional cost of course) - so on a CPO 15 - you "could" have Mercedes warranty up thru 2022 depending on the rig.
The # of "issues" reported here on this forum (or benzworld.org) frankly are minimal/minimal - especially on facelift 2013 forward...
So is the hard shift issue a figment? Mostly old folks who want the shift to "feel smooth" like it was 20 years ago? Or is it just one of those forum things in that you only get posts about the occasional (real) issue and then it seems like they are all that way and it's maybe about 1%? Or is it a real known issue with a certain tranny model?
Just trying to sort it all out before spending 40k. The CPO option is a good one & we are open to that.
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The only times I've ever felt a hard shift was when I "confused" the car. I can make mine shift hard (mind you...hard just means you feel it shift, otherwise it's a Benz automatic, they don't come any slushier, haha) by accelerating then lifting off the gas quickly. Like it was ready to upshift (because of course it's programmed to do that in Eco mode) but then I changed it up and it sort of "clunked" into the higher gear. But thats after I sit in rush hour traffic for a bit. It's a VERY adaptive transmission I've noticed. But driving quickly or just putting it is Sport mode "fixes" it by holding gears longer (MPGs, who cares about MPGs!).
One other general note - I noticed after coming from BMW and VW/Audi...Mercedes is still old school in that, in standard or Eco mode, you have to drive....deliberately. The car is designed to be smooooooth. It doesn't want to upset your refined sensibilities. You have to prod it to go. But don't ever worry, it will GO. The accelerator has lots of travel. So many other cars I've driven have that extreme throttle tip in that makes you think the car is really fast, but it just feels that way because it jerks you away from every stop light. The Mercedes, when driven normally, is a smooth car. Very stable, very conservative, and you must press the gas and the brake more than you would in other cars. Some people say thats due to tuning for the autobahn, don't want any sudden changes. Not sure I buy that....I think its just to make the car as refined as possible when going down the road.
Good luck in your search!
One other general note - I noticed after coming from BMW and VW/Audi...Mercedes is still old school in that, in standard or Eco mode, you have to drive....deliberately. The car is designed to be smooooooth. It doesn't want to upset your refined sensibilities. You have to prod it to go. But don't ever worry, it will GO. The accelerator has lots of travel. So many other cars I've driven have that extreme throttle tip in that makes you think the car is really fast, but it just feels that way because it jerks you away from every stop light. The Mercedes, when driven normally, is a smooth car. Very stable, very conservative, and you must press the gas and the brake more than you would in other cars. Some people say thats due to tuning for the autobahn, don't want any sudden changes. Not sure I buy that....I think its just to make the car as refined as possible when going down the road.
Good luck in your search!
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The only times I've ever felt a hard shift was when I "confused" the car. I can make mine shift hard (mind you...hard just means you feel it shift, otherwise it's a Benz automatic, they don't come any slushier, haha) by accelerating then lifting off the gas quickly. Like it was ready to upshift (because of course it's programmed to do that in Eco mode) but then I changed it up and it sort of "clunked" into the higher gear. But thats after I sit in rush hour traffic for a bit. It's a VERY adaptive transmission I've noticed. But driving quickly or just putting it is Sport mode "fixes" it by holding gears longer (MPGs, who cares about MPGs!).
One other general note - I noticed after coming from BMW and VW/Audi...Mercedes is still old school in that, in standard or Eco mode, you have to drive....deliberately. The car is designed to be smooooooth. It doesn't want to upset your refined sensibilities. You have to prod it to go. But don't ever worry, it will GO. The accelerator has lots of travel. So many other cars I've driven have that extreme throttle tip in that makes you think the car is really fast, but it just feels that way because it jerks you away from every stop light. The Mercedes, when driven normally, is a smooth car. Very stable, very conservative, and you must press the gas and the brake more than you would in other cars. Some people say thats due to tuning for the autobahn, don't want any sudden changes. Not sure I buy that....I think its just to make the car as refined as possible when going down the road.
Good luck in your search!
One other general note - I noticed after coming from BMW and VW/Audi...Mercedes is still old school in that, in standard or Eco mode, you have to drive....deliberately. The car is designed to be smooooooth. It doesn't want to upset your refined sensibilities. You have to prod it to go. But don't ever worry, it will GO. The accelerator has lots of travel. So many other cars I've driven have that extreme throttle tip in that makes you think the car is really fast, but it just feels that way because it jerks you away from every stop light. The Mercedes, when driven normally, is a smooth car. Very stable, very conservative, and you must press the gas and the brake more than you would in other cars. Some people say thats due to tuning for the autobahn, don't want any sudden changes. Not sure I buy that....I think its just to make the car as refined as possible when going down the road.
Good luck in your search!
Looking at some cpo's thanks to fabbrisd1's suggestion. Better to spent 30k rather than 45k on the first one not knowing if it'll please the wife and/or be reliable.
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My AMG tech told me when I was looking for cars for the wife that the GLK is a solid and reliable machine and he would let his wife daily one (if he were in a relationship) He stated the GLA is a junkmachine.
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Please understand that RWD GLK and AWD/4matic GLK's will shift and handle differently.
The OP's "$40K" - best to be shopping recent model CPO - understand terms of CPO warranty - and gain a knowledge of options - as those features/options will be key to your enjoyment/value of your GLK...
It's time for you to start shopping/test-driving - so that you find and expereince what you want to own..
The OP's "$40K" - best to be shopping recent model CPO - understand terms of CPO warranty - and gain a knowledge of options - as those features/options will be key to your enjoyment/value of your GLK...
It's time for you to start shopping/test-driving - so that you find and expereince what you want to own..
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2013 GLK250, 2014 Smart ED
I've had 1 issue. The drivers side seat developed micro-tears on the bolster by the door. It was replaced under warranty, this was at 50000km.
I get a "hard" downshift every day below 10deg C during the first 1/2km of my drive. The road is 80, then a stoplight, always on deceleration and then never again. Odd, but meh.
I get a "hard" downshift every day below 10deg C during the first 1/2km of my drive. The road is 80, then a stoplight, always on deceleration and then never again. Odd, but meh.
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From: So Cal
2015 GLK350
Thanks all, wife and I have tried out Acura RDX, Lexus NX, Audi Q something, Macan, GLK v6 RWD, maybe one more I forget at the moment. So not just keyboard test driving.
Just to be clear, we made an offer on a 15 (new) glk, but a couple thou apart on the price.
Just to be clear, we made an offer on a 15 (new) glk, but a couple thou apart on the price.
