My GLK350 Mods
#126
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Yeah I'm okay, been sleeping terribly since the crash (which happened a few weeks ago by the way). Taking a huge financial hit on it too because I don't agree with the valuation with my insurance.
#127
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Truly sucks, sorry man. Yes, insurance companies tend to lowball you on their calculated value but you can oftentimes counter them. For example, find some GLKs of the same year and similar mileage for sale at nearby MB dealer(s) and show your insurance claims guy the retail prices. Obviously your GLK was upgraded in many ways but it's unlikely that would significantly increase its value in the claims guy's eyes.
Best you can hope for is for them to match the retail price of a comparable GLK so you can get back into one, should you want that. Either way, the situation stinks. Hoping everything turns out OK in the end, good luck.
Best you can hope for is for them to match the retail price of a comparable GLK so you can get back into one, should you want that. Either way, the situation stinks. Hoping everything turns out OK in the end, good luck.
#128
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I'm not factoring in the modifications I did. Just strictly speaking about the car as it came from the factory and the 50,000 miles or so I put on the car.
#129
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I already settled with insurance as the accident happened weeks ago. I would definitely get back into another GLK as I personally witnessed how safe it is given the collision circumstances.
#130
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So sorry to see that you had an accident with the GLK, loved all of the work you did on yours.
Most importantly, you are ok. Hope you find something you will be happy with and continue your passion of these GLK's.
Most importantly, you are ok. Hope you find something you will be happy with and continue your passion of these GLK's.
#131
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I am ready to pull the trigger on my third GLK.
It's going to be fun to do spark plugs, engine mounts, oil change again, and all the cheap mods. LOL just kidding I am dreading it. I've done the M276 spark plug job 5 times in two years on three different cars.
It's going to be fun to do spark plugs, engine mounts, oil change again, and all the cheap mods. LOL just kidding I am dreading it. I've done the M276 spark plug job 5 times in two years on three different cars.
#132
What color did you get this time
#133
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It is going to be black. I honestly don't care about the color, just happened to have options similar to my former 2015. I also did consider the GLC300, but I don't like the engine and interior. I did a bunch of service on my family's W205 C300 (car I'm driving now) and it is slightly easier than the M276, but tons of noise and not very smooth.
I will lose out on my heated seats and trailer package.
I will lose out on my heated seats and trailer package.
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#134
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@JohnnyC What mileage do engine and transmission mounts need to be replaced? I looked back a few pages on this thread where you replaced them, but I didn't see any mention of mileage or age (years). Thanks.
#135
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I did everything early/off schedule. I did the mounts around 48000 miles I believe.
Typically you go by physical condition of the part. On the transmission mount, I was going from a regular mount to a stiffer AMG mount (more rubber).
Typically you go by physical condition of the part. On the transmission mount, I was going from a regular mount to a stiffer AMG mount (more rubber).
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#136
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Congrats Johnny, glad you'll be rolling in a boxy GLK again! Once they get under your skin, nothing else quite looks/feels the same.
Be sure to post pics!
Be sure to post pics!
#137
Johnny,
Where did you find the black ash trim? I'd love to do that to mine. I have an almost all black interior with the gray trim so I always thought the burl looked a bit out of place. I'd have to do the doors as well to match so I'm not sure if this is even feasible.
Thanks and the GLK looks awesome...I'm planning on adding a few of your mods in the future and keep referring to your thread for ideas!
DM
Where did you find the black ash trim? I'd love to do that to mine. I have an almost all black interior with the gray trim so I always thought the burl looked a bit out of place. I'd have to do the doors as well to match so I'm not sure if this is even feasible.
Thanks and the GLK looks awesome...I'm planning on adding a few of your mods in the future and keep referring to your thread for ideas!
DM
#138
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Hey all, as an update had this white 2015 GLK350 since August 2022. Currently at 120,000 miles (~193000 kilometres) and I have had no issues. This particular GLK has the factory DISTRONIC+ , which I have been very pleased with using in the notoriously terrible Los Angeles traffic.
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#139
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Some more restoration projects. It was really bugging the crap out of me seeing the peeling switches. So I replaced them. The chrome unlock button is some random chinese supplier. I'd say I'm pretty satisfied with it despite not being flush with the door card trim. It sticks out maybe 1mm but doesn't impeed function. It feels nice to push.
Last edited by JohnnyC; 06-13-2024 at 10:26 PM.