2013 vs 2015 models?
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2015 GLK350 & 2020 C300
I can chime in.
The 2013 had an extra 12 volt outlet in the trunk whereas my 2015 does not. If your fuel light comes on, the 2015 will alert you in navigation (if equipped) to nearby petrol stations (which is kind of annoying to me). The engine on the 2013 has minor issue on ignition regarding noise; I remedied it with a higher oil fill closer to max capacity but there is also a check valve part you can install.
It is all minor stuff. I would rather take a highly optioned 2013 than a base model 2015.
The 2013 had an extra 12 volt outlet in the trunk whereas my 2015 does not. If your fuel light comes on, the 2015 will alert you in navigation (if equipped) to nearby petrol stations (which is kind of annoying to me). The engine on the 2013 has minor issue on ignition regarding noise; I remedied it with a higher oil fill closer to max capacity but there is also a check valve part you can install.
It is all minor stuff. I would rather take a highly optioned 2013 than a base model 2015.
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I can chime in.
The 2013 had an extra 12 volt outlet in the trunk whereas my 2015 does not. If your fuel light comes on, the 2015 will alert you in navigation (if equipped) to nearby petrol stations (which is kind of annoying to me). The engine on the 2013 has minor issue on ignition regarding noise; I remedied it with a higher oil fill closer to max capacity but there is also a check valve part you can install.
It is all minor stuff. I would rather take a highly optioned 2013 than a base model 2015.
The 2013 had an extra 12 volt outlet in the trunk whereas my 2015 does not. If your fuel light comes on, the 2015 will alert you in navigation (if equipped) to nearby petrol stations (which is kind of annoying to me). The engine on the 2013 has minor issue on ignition regarding noise; I remedied it with a higher oil fill closer to max capacity but there is also a check valve part you can install.
It is all minor stuff. I would rather take a highly optioned 2013 than a base model 2015.
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2013 I am looking at has slightly more miles, more optioned and cheaper vs the 2015 that is pretty much base (except has panoroof which I can live without).
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Maintenance wise, you should get the car inspected before you buy. Many of the rubber items are likely due for replacement, especially on the 2013. The transmission is another area of concern, see if they had the fluids changed.
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2015 Is the last year. I have the 2015 and I am very happy with it. Solid little SUV. They feel so much more solid compared to the CRV or basically anything else. My sister in law has a Maurano and it is huge but lacks in quality.
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2013's also had a headlamp washer, 2014 and onwards deletes this feature. There was also some problem that 2013's had that I can't seem to recall that was not a problem in later years. I know that will be of no help, but I'll try (and you should also) to do some digging on the forums.
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2013 was first year of mid-life refresh. I'm not a fan of the styling and like my older boxy look, but that's subjective. Biggest changes in 2013 were going to DFI motor and updated transmission. DFI motor added a bit more power, but time will tell what happens to those valves with cabon build up. I have 2010 since new, almost 11 year and 100k miles.
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2013 was first year of mid-life refresh. I'm not a fan of the styling and like my older boxy look, but that's subjective. Biggest changes in 2013 were going to DFI motor and updated transmission. DFI motor added a bit more power, but time will tell what happens to those valves with cabon build up. I have 2010 since new, almost 11 year and 100k miles.
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But if you really can't do you own stuff, I would recommend an indy shop near by that you feel good about like Russ's Wrench https://www.russellswrench.com/ I took my LX570 there when hydraulic line rusted through and burst. They figured out what part failed, ordered it and fixed it, just like the dealership would.
Truth is, maintenance on GLK is as easy as on any other car, actually easier than on my Lexus. Whoever does it, just needs to do it right, but it's pretty basic stuff.
