NP?

"Alex B" (alexb420)
07/22/2014 at 17:04 • Filed to: None

I, personsally say NP.

DISCUSSION (26)

Brian Silvestro > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:06

3k more gets you a Macan.

trmoore09 > Brian Silvestro
07/22/2014 at 17:09

What's the difference between this and a "Base" Macan? the glk starts at $38k. Are they comparable? Or do you need to configure the magan up to $60k to be comparable?

trmoore09 > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:11

Meh, somewhere in the middle. We looked at these, but then realized a fully loaded CX-5 is a little over $30k where the GLK starts at $38k and is smaller. But Mercedes.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:11

There are only 2 problems;

1) The BMW X3, Audi Q5, Range Rover Evoque, Porsche Macan, and Volvo XC60.

2) The most underwhelmed I have eve been with a new luxury car was sitting in one of these. The interior just felt so cheap, so un-Mercedes like. However, the lady across the street from me has that exact car, and she loves it, so take that for what you will.

Alex B > Brian Silvestro
07/22/2014 at 17:11

Yeah. It's only base.

Dsscats > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:13

CP. Having been in one, the quality isn't even that good.

Alex B > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/22/2014 at 17:13

I'd pick the Evoque personally. I think. What would you pick.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:14

I like all of them. Probably the Evoque or the Volvo. Or the Macan, which is fun. Or maybe even the Q5. I might even do an X3.

Just not a GLK.

Alex B > Dsscats
07/22/2014 at 17:15

This is true.

Alex B > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/22/2014 at 17:16

Evoque 2dr more specifically! It just bothers me that it's FWD based, and has a ford engine.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:17

I suppose, but I would buy the 4x4 and get over the engine.

Brian Silvestro > trmoore09
07/22/2014 at 17:21

I have no idea. But the Macan will definitely drive better.

Alex B > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/22/2014 at 17:21

I know, but I think that a luxury SUV should be RWD based personally. I'm sure the Evoque handles ok...

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:22

Try an X3 then.

Trust me, handling is nowhere in the GLKs repertoire.

Alex B > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/22/2014 at 17:24

But BMW stereotype! I'll buy a Tesla model III before I'd buy an x3

trmoore09 > Brian Silvestro
07/22/2014 at 17:24

Definitely true.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:26

Okay, buy one of those. I may be wrong, but I am thoroughly convinced that the GLK is the worst car in its class.

MAXIMUMVRM > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:26

personally I'd get an off lease ML and save a few $

Alex B > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/22/2014 at 17:28

True. The interior of my aunts c class doesn't feel that nice, I assume it's similar I'm the GLK.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:28

What is maintenance like with the Ford engine? Or reliability?

Alex B > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/22/2014 at 17:29

It's probably better than if LR developed something.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:34

That's my point. If you buy an entry level LR, it would make sense for entry level maintenance.

Saracen > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:38

My parents once got a GLK350 loaner when they took the CDI in for service. I got to drive it around.

It's mediocre at best. I would never even consider one.

heliochrome85 > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 17:47

We get these as loaners when I take my parents cars in for service. They aren't that bad. Very solid build, but this isn't an Evoque, or a Macan. Nor is it trying to be. Before I bought my BMW, I thoroughly and repeatedly tested the Evoque Pure Plus, and found it really fun, but the build quality was lacking. The Audi is long in the tooth, as is the X3 (although recently refreshed for 2015). The Macan is nice, but not for me.

E92M3 > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/22/2014 at 17:56

^This. They have a softer suspension, and more body roll than even a Lexus RX. Not to mention the most disconnected steering feel of anything I've ever driven. The ML is the same way. I was really disappointed. I assumed they would be more BMW like handling wise.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B
07/22/2014 at 18:17

I know they're in no way similar, but I'd get a Grand Cherokee Limited or Overland depending on what trim level $46k gets me. The GLK just doesn't do it for me.