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#14464 of 14566 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [p0926] by xwesx Nov 06, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 7:46 am) That sounds like a pretty sweet ride, Frank; the Mercedes version of a Forester! Congrats. Replies to this message: p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 10:44 am) xwesx (Nov 06, 2009 10:47 am) p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 11:56 am) and 15 more...
#14465 of 14566 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [xwesx] by p0926 Nov 06, 2009 (10:44 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Nov 06, 2009 10:17 am) Thanks Wes. Although the GLK’s looks are somewhat polarizing, personally I like its boxy shape and then found out why when I read Edmunds’ review where they compared it to the last generation Forester (of which I’ve had two) -Frank Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 06, 2009 10:47 am) p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 11:56 am) rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 1:32 pm) and 14 more...
#14466 of 14566 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [p0926] by xwesx Nov 06, 2009 (10:47 am)
Replying to: p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 10:44 am) I'll just say that it looks nothing like any other MB I have seen, but I do like the looks of it - it almost reminds me of a Jeep. I have never seen one in person. Replies to this message: p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 11:56 am) rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 1:32 pm) tsy (Nov 06, 2009 3:14 pm) p0926 (Nov 07, 2009 8:38 am) and 12 more...
#14467 of 14566 Re: Chrysler 5-Year Plan [lucien2] by robr2 Nov 06, 2009 (10:50 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 06, 2009 9:51 am) According to this: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/28/report-fiat-500-to-launch-in-the-u-s-with-aba- rth-performance-m/ The Abarth will the first out of the gate.
#14468 of 14566 Re: Chrysler 5-Year Plan [rsholland] by robr2 Nov 06, 2009 (10:55 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 5:42 am) That's been out a couple of days - we've been discussing it on another forum. Of course you'll see more reliance on Fiat platforms - Chrysler has been product starved for years. Ram was announced as it's own brand a couple of weeks ago and I could see it adding Fiat work vans to replace the current Sprinter. Most interesting is that Viper may come back with some Ferrari bits hidden inside.
#14469 of 14566 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [xwesx] by p0926 Nov 06, 2009 (11:56 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Nov 06, 2009 10:47 am) it almost reminds me of a Jeep Funny you should mention that. I like the GLK because I think it resembles a last gen Forester and my wife likes it because she thinks it looks like a small Jeep (she used to own a Grand Cherokee). -Frank Replies to this message: rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 1:32 pm) tsy (Nov 06, 2009 3:14 pm) p0926 (Nov 07, 2009 8:38 am) rsholland (Nov 07, 2009 6:41 pm) and 11 more...
#14470 of 14566 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [p0926] by rsholland Nov 06, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 11:56 am) Frank, I see the the GLK can tow 3500 pounds (max Class II), which is good for this class of vehicle. See link below. http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2010-glk_350_4matic/ I'm curious as to what the unbraked towing is. Some (most?) European vehicles can tow ~ 1600 pounds without trailer brakes. If you feel up to it, check your owner's manual. ...And you just knew I'd be asking you thiat question! BTW, I've got our Forester hooked up to my 5 x 8 trailer—loaded with leaves—and ready to head to the county landfill in the morning. Probably 4 or 5 trips tomorrow, with load 1 ready to go... Bob Replies to this message: tsy (Nov 06, 2009 3:14 pm) p0926 (Nov 07, 2009 8:38 am) rsholland (Nov 07, 2009 6:41 pm) ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:39 pm) and 10 more...
#14471 of 14566 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [rsholland] by tsy Nov 06, 2009 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 1:32 pm) Congrats on the new ride Frank! It's kinda cute for a MB. Although, not as cute as your SLK! tom
#14472 of 14566 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [rsholland] by p0926 Nov 07, 2009 (8:38 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 1:32 pm) Yeah Bob, I shoulda known you'd ask Interesting... the operator's manual only lists the 3,500 lb GTW rating. The GLK is pre-wired to accept a 7-wire harness but the manual directs you to check state and local laws for their trailer brake requirements. Good luck hauling those leaves. Speaking of which, I better head outside myself and get started on the yard. -Frank Replies to this message: rsholland (Nov 07, 2009 6:41 pm) ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:39 pm) rsholland (Nov 08, 2009 7:19 pm) and 6 more... p0926 (Nov 09, 2009 5:44 am) and 2 more...
#14473 of 14566 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [p0926] by rsholland Nov 07, 2009 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: p0926 (Nov 07, 2009 8:38 am) No unbraked tow rating? That is odd! 6 trailer loads of leaves to the landfill today. I'm beat... Bob Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:39 pm) rsholland (Nov 08, 2009 7:19 pm) grahampeters (Nov 10, 2009 3:00 am) and 5 more... p0926 (Nov 09, 2009 5:44 am) ateixeira (Nov 09, 2009 7:57 am) and 1 more...