Got My Friend A GLA Yesterday, It's Great

"Andrew T. Maness" (theroadlessdriven) 10/04/2014 at 21:40 • Filed to: Car Buying, New Car, Test Drive, GLA, Mercedes Benz

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Full article about the buying process coming soon. I will say this, out of all the dealerships I've dealt with, this one was the best. Also, this funky little machine is going to be so much fun to have around. My friend is already planning to take it out to the desert and given that I helped her acquire it, I'll get plenty of seat time. Gonna see just how good it's off road capabilities are!

scoob > Andrew T. Maness 10/04/2014 at 12:23

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Isn't this a crossover? I thought Oppo despised crossovers. Why does this one get all the praise? Not criticizing, just wondering.

Gated Manual > scoob 10/04/2014 at 12:47

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Maybe because of the recent Jalopnik review: http://jalopnik.com/the-mercedes-g…

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Andrew T. Maness 10/04/2014 at 14:00

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As one of apparently few Oppo GLA fans, I approve!

Andrew T. Maness > scoob 10/04/2014 at 15:25

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I'll give any vehicle the benefit of the doubt and reserve judgement until I've driven it, even crossovers.

In the case of the GLA I like it because it's so odd looking and it's fun to drive. I'll be going into much more detail in the write up of the buying process.

Andrew T. Maness > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 10/04/2014 at 15:28

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Yeah it's just such a strange vehicle that it works. The standard features on it are pretty crazy. I was cross shopping the Q3 and it doesn't even come close for the same amount.

mcseanerson > scoob 10/04/2014 at 21:45

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I think small crossovers that are little more than lifted wagons are starting to get some love. Me and my wife are pretty fond of the Juke and the GLA looks great on paper and I'd love to try one out. I view this new segment as rally car lite with a little more cargo and some extra suspension travel.

mcseanerson > Andrew T. Maness 10/04/2014 at 21:50

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The reason my wife likes it is because it's something small and economical while still giving her that high up commanding driving position she's so comfortable with. I like it because it's the closest thing to a Fiesta ST I can get my wife to consider.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 10/04/2014 at 21:52

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You like the GLA and the '14 4Runner? That's insanity!

Andrew T. Maness > mcseanerson 10/04/2014 at 22:03

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Is Mrs. McSeanerson going to get one?

I really need to get some seat time in the 45 AMG to fully grasp how good this platform can be but even from the short time I've spent in my friend's 250, I can tell it's for real.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/04/2014 at 22:05

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I ain't care.

mcseanerson > Andrew T. Maness 10/04/2014 at 22:06

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Mrs.McSeanerson actually prefers the Juke. She says she has always liked weird looking things and I should know.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 10/04/2014 at 22:33

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Don't worry, you're not alone.

Andrew T. Maness > mcseanerson 10/04/2014 at 22:41

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Haha. I hope it's at least the NISMO Juke...

mcseanerson > Andrew T. Maness 10/04/2014 at 23:45

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The wife doesn't care about that stuff but in my opinion the nismo isn't worth it. It's basically coilovers, sticky tires, and a tune. Nothing you couldn't do yourself cheaper and possibly better.