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One word to describe the GLK?

Old Sep 8, 2017 | 12:23 AM
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One word to describe the GLK?

I'm curious what you guys think the GLK's personality is. I've been driving mine for a while now, and I think the best word to describe it would be confident. The little wagon never seems like it's unsure or confused; it's always on-track and composed, even in less-than-ideal conditions (or when I'm being a less-than ideal driver )and it seems to act like a much bigger car than it actually is.

What do you think?
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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 04:24 AM
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"unsure"

....of what will break or fail next.
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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 04:55 AM
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It looks good from any angle, has the right amount of curves, the way each body panel lines up works together, the gorgeous LED tail lights distinguishes you from every other SUV on the road, and it has the right proportions.

It is the end of a great era, where Mercedes cars had individuality and uniqueness. Just look at this insanity! Everything is HOMOGENIZED and BLAND.





I've had my GLK350 since the beginning of the year and it still puts a smile to my face when I drive it.
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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 10:41 AM
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$ per value, I think this is the best MB vehicle on the market. As they say, it punches way above its weight class.
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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 12:28 PM
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"unsure"

....of what will break or fail next.
^^ couldn't agree more.
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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 03:02 PM
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Perfect.... but only the diesel model...
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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 11:03 PM
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"different". I think it will age nicely as all cars have moved to curves
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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 11:05 PM
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Perfect.... but only the diesel model...

If you don't need extra space at the back, I would agree the diesel model is quite perfect
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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I like how it does family sedan duty with extra load carrying capability.

Yeah, those rear tail lights are pretty unique on the 2013-2015 GLK but my CLS has a pretty unique set of tail lights too.
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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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I know...it's a disgrace calling it that, but I'm in Colorado and really wasn't looking for a MB. I just wanted something with good AWD and a lot of power. Came from a Kia Sorento and wanted something smaller.

It amazes me how much power the GLK has and the gas mileage is better than my old Kia.

It makes me smile when my son, (15) is learning to drive, and hits the gas and says....wow...this thing really has a lot of juice.. Especially compared to mom's Subaru.
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