11266350

Hello, everyone. This is my first port here. im new to the forum!

I'm supposed to buy a 2015 GLK-250 BlueTec with 178k miles on Saturday, and after a quick search online, I read about the DPF problem on this forum.
This will be my first diesel car, and I wonder if it would be a bad idea to buy car.

I also spoke to my local mechanic, who told me that diesel mechanics are hard to find and that I would need to take the car to the dealer if I had any problems.

I quickly searched online to find mechanics in my area ( I live in Maryland ). I found a few diesel mechanics, but they said not when I asked if they could fix a DPF emission problem. They said I needed to take it to the dealer.

I'm worrying too much about the DPF problem. Some 250 have the problem at 75k, and others never do.
I also read about the DPF deletion, and I don't think I can find a mechanic to do it in this area.

The price for the car is $ 9500 2015 GLK-250 BlueTec

Any thoughts or advice?

Thanks!

MBKLUE

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11266350

Does your emoji mean I should not buy it?

andreigbs

If this would be your FIRST diesel, I suggest keep looking and stay with a conventional gas powered version.

Go look for a 2014+ GLK350 instead. Not knowing what your budget is (guessing under $10K) there are plenty of used GLKs out there, but there are many other more reliable and less costly vehicles to own and maintain.

11266350

Thanks!

My budget is 25k. This car looks 9+ , and I thought it would be better than a gas car.
I have owned a Mercedes for 30 years and haven't had any significant problems yet.

I planned to use this as my daily driver and not put miles on my other cars. But I don't know anything about diesel cars, and I'm glad I did some research before buying one.

MBKLUE

It means you should listen to andreigbs.

andreigbs

In many ways it is, but only if you're handy with a wrench and are familiar with how diesels operate. To save you grief, I advise you stay with what you know: gassers.

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...I have owned a Mercedes for 30 years and haven't had any significant problems yet...

You've had good luck then, and clearly have not owned a modern diesel with a sensitive and super expensive emissions system to maintain.


Soo many options to choose from in that range. Used Euro cars may be a good fit for you IF you're handy with a wrench or you have deep pockets with a good Euro Indy shop you trust and don't care what it costs to keep them on the road.

calder-cay

Back in 2016, I bought my wife the 2014 GLK350 Base (she's an MB fanatic).
I paid $24k USD for it.

That depends on your driving needs and desire for repairs.
I prefer a non 4-wheel drive vehicle, because we're in central Texas.
And also, why pay for all that extra mechanical that's not required??

And being retired, the only use of the GLK is to go grocery shopping every 3-4 days.

Prior to the GLK, wife had a 2001 E320, which we kept after buying the GLK ... when we sold it, it had 330,000 US miles.
Only thing I did to the E320 was replace the radiator, engine and tranny mounts.
(and prior to the E320, she had 2-3 MB's)

If you're not experienced with diesels, it might be best to go with gas-powered.
Personally, as I've mentioned, I'd avoid it because all that "extra stuff" is just more that can go rwong.

11266350

Thank you, sir. I work on my BMW bike all the time, and I do some work on my cars, but I know nothing about diesel cars.
I have a 2014 C300 with 170k miles, and no problem! The other one is an E350 and not issues yet.
I usually sell the cars when they hit 150k, but the C300 keeps going!

I think I will stay away from diesel cars.

11266350

thanks!

11266350

Thanks!

habbyguy

That could be interpreted in two VERY different ways. ;-)

calder-cay

Seriously, I took me over an hour to figure out the ways of interpretation That's what happens when you retire (3+ years now)... brain goes mushy.

And no, I didn't replace the engine 👍