Newbie: Thoughts on Pre-owned 2014 GLK250
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Newbie: Thoughts on Pre-owned 2014 GLK250
Hi all,
I am a newbie to this X204 Forum and need your collective GLK advice/thoughts. I am considering purchasing a 2014 GLK250 for my 82-year-old mom. I had her drive a GLK250 which she likes...it is easy for her to get into and out of, as well as having good outward visibility. The car I am considering has 72K miles and two previous owners--asking price is $19.9K.
It is Lunar Blue metallic with Sahara Beige/Mocha leather interior and the following options:
- P1 package
- Sport package
- Driver assistance
- Park assist
- Lighting package
- Multi-media package
- Harmon Kardon
- KeylessGo
- Ambient lighting package
- Side running boards
- Heated front seats
- Illuminated front side sills
- Underseat storage for driver and front passenger
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and insights.
I am a newbie to this X204 Forum and need your collective GLK advice/thoughts. I am considering purchasing a 2014 GLK250 for my 82-year-old mom. I had her drive a GLK250 which she likes...it is easy for her to get into and out of, as well as having good outward visibility. The car I am considering has 72K miles and two previous owners--asking price is $19.9K.
It is Lunar Blue metallic with Sahara Beige/Mocha leather interior and the following options:
- P1 package
- Sport package
- Driver assistance
- Park assist
- Lighting package
- Multi-media package
- Harmon Kardon
- KeylessGo
- Ambient lighting package
- Side running boards
- Heated front seats
- Illuminated front side sills
- Underseat storage for driver and front passenger
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and insights.
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I maybe off topic a bit. My drive side door got rear ended by a 90 years old lady when she was backing out from a parking spot. I was lucky enough to caught the incident before she took off. Long story short, i let her go at the end. I didn't reported her and I still think i should, it just i don't have the heart to do it to a old lady. I honestly dont think she should be driving anymore at that age. I am not saying don't buy the vehicle for your mom, it just sometimes maybe cheaper and safer to call uber or taxi than for her to continue to drive. That just my 2 cents, no hard feelings.
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I maybe off topic a bit. My drive side door got rear ended by a 90 years old lady when she was backing out from a parking spot. I was lucky enough to caught the incident before she took off. Long story short, i let her go at the end. I didn't reported her and I still think i should, it just i don't have the heart to do it to a old lady. I honestly dont think she should be driving anymore at that age. I am not saying don't buy the vehicle for your mom, it just sometimes maybe cheaper and safer to call uber or taxi than for her to continue to drive. That just my 2 cents, no hard feelings.
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that is literally fully loaded... except for 360 degree camera, tow package, and heated steering wheel. quite a good deal if you can accept less than stellar reliability.
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Thank you JohnnyC. I forgot to mention that this GLK does have the Tow Package. The 360 Surround View package would have been great, however, it appears that option became available in 2015 based on MBUSA DOG and 2014 X204 catalog. The dealership (an official Toyota store) includes a "Drive Forever" limited lifetime engine and transmission warranty--I am unsure how effective that will be. Additionally, the dealership offered a 3.49% APR (2.99% with autopay) for 60-month financing.
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a "Drive Forever" limited lifetime engine and transmission warranty
My advice: direct her towards an equally optioned GLK350 gasser. Nearly bulletproof, many more available and nothing complicated except maybe the 4Matic system (transfer case) that is sometimes questionable. But that warranty would cover it, no?
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