Pretty Fancy

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo) 01/26/2019 at 11:57 • Filed to: None

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In Evergreen Co getting breakfast. Rental company was out of the luxury sedan (c lass or ATS) I rented and gave us a free upgrade to this GLC300. Of coarse the lady at the counter said she was just being nice, but a quick look around the lot told another story. I probably could have asked for an E class instead but with a storm coming in on Monday AWD might not be a bad idea.

Initial Reaction:

Pros: the interior is nice, I LOVE the HVAC switches, and volume knob. Power is plenty adequate.

Cons infotainment is confusing as heck thus f ar. It’s also quite a bit louder than I would think a Bez should be, and even in comfort the ride feels tougher than my E90. More like a VW.

I’ll right a “real” review on Wednesday after I get back to Wi. I’m looking forward to seeing if it’ll let you snow hoon.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/26/2019 at 12:08

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Going native, I see.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/26/2019 at 12:15

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How’s that? 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/26/2019 at 12:16

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First fancy used luxury car. Now fancy rental car. Next thing you know, your wife buys a used G550. Where does it end?!?!!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/26/2019 at 12:22

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Actually based on my time with a DSG VW yesterday, I hope her next car is one of those

Drove  my MIL’s 2015 TDI Jetta don’t to Minneapolis. It was fine 

InFierority Complex > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/26/2019 at 12:32

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Enjoy Colorado! Hope the recent snow isn’t hurting any plans.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > InFierority Complex 01/26/2019 at 12:34

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Not yet. I do want to drive up Pikes Peak. Hopefully that’ll be tomorrow 

Fyoeu > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/26/2019 at 13:34

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My uncle has the “Launch Edition” of this car. White exterior, brownish interior. Nice vehicle, but the check engine light likes to come on about once a month. The thing has less than 10,000 miles, so that’s kinda sad... 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Fyoeu 01/26/2019 at 16:36

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They aren’t particularly problematic. Has  he taken it in?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/26/2019 at 16:40

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Use the instrument cluster menus to turn off ESP. these things are awesome in snow. They're largely based on the C-class and have a longitudinal engine/trans with a 50/50 full time torque split. I like them a lot, just wish fuel economy was better, or that they came with the little diesel om651.

Fyoeu > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/26/2019 at 17:03

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Yeah, he has taken it in quite a few times, for things like the check engine light, the rear brakes dragging and issues with the electronic parking brake. I think it’s because he has a very very early one. Bought it as soon as they came out.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/26/2019 at 17:29

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will the ESP button on the center console not w ork?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Fyoeu 01/27/2019 at 11:06

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Weird. CELs Jalen, but I've never even heard of brake issues with these. Hopefully it stops giving him trouble.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/27/2019 at 11:08

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Forgot they had that!  A lot of our cars are moving away from a button for it.