Article Comments - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK First Look

36 messages, Last post on Mar 31, 2009 at 8:37 PM

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First Look: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK - The GLK will be introduced this summer in Europe in an attempt to fill a gap in the company's lineup, a size class in the marketplace that's already occupied by archrival BMW with its X3, among others. (more)

First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK - First Impressions: Setting a new standard of refinement among the new breed of compact crossovers.(more)

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#13 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [crestonave] by murphydog Dec 10, 2008 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: crestonave (Dec 09, 2008 4:38 am) I too looked at MBUSA - looks like an MSRP of ~43 K with packages and options we prefer. Keep us posted, my wife is cross shopping against the RX350 - thinks the changes made for 2010 are bad, and is thinking the '09s will be a steal come spring. I am biased (of course) really like both the ML and the GLK. Come spring if I can find an ML with ~ 12,000 miles I may "suggest" it instead. Good luck! Replies to this message: SKI247 (Dec 14, 2008 12:09 pm) crestonave (Dec 14, 2008 3:24 pm) SKI247 (Dec 15, 2008 1:56 pm)
#14 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [murphydog] by SKI247 Dec 14, 2008 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: murphydog (Dec 10, 2008 9:23 pm) I drove the GLK this weekend and loved it. Have an X3 lease that is up on Dec 29th, so I have been driving everything (ex35, venza, highlander, murano, rdx, mdx, x3, pilot). Dealer showed me the inventory expected to be delivered first week of January and I threw my name on one for a $1,000 refundable deposit. While not as tight as other German engineered vehicles, it drove great and no other manufacturer can compete on style. Replies to this message: crestonave (Dec 14, 2008 3:24 pm) SKI247 (Dec 15, 2008 1:56 pm)
#15 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [SKI247] by crestonave Dec 14, 2008 (3:24 pm)
Replying to: SKI247 (Dec 14, 2008 12:09 pm) Outstanding. We drove the BMW as well and were not impressed. Might ask her to take a look at the Acura MDX/RDX but I have a strong sense that she'll like the MB better. Did you get into pricing at all? Are you buying or leasing? Hope the deal works out for you and that you enjoy your new vehicle! Replies to this message: SKI247 (Dec 15, 2008 1:56 pm)
#16 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [crestonave] by SKI247 Dec 15, 2008 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: crestonave (Dec 14, 2008 3:24 pm) Leasing is the only option for me, MSRP on mine is like 41,500... not that I have it in writing, but dealer said they could go 2-3% under MSRP. It will be interesting to see how it works out.
#17 of 36 lease rates by w210 Dec 27, 2008 (12:53 am)
MB Canada is giving the GLK350 a very strong residual at 63% after three years. Replies to this message: crestonave (Dec 27, 2008 6:03 am) eng2 (Jan 24, 2009 9:43 am)
#18 of 36 Re: lease rates [w210] by crestonave Dec 27, 2008 (6:03 am)
Replying to: w210 (Dec 27, 2008 12:53 am) Thanks for the info. That's very encouraging. I went on the MB Canada website and built and priced one, and the numbers looked quite attractive. I'm still waiting to hear from my dealer here on Long Island. Replies to this message: eng2 (Jan 24, 2009 9:43 am)
#19 of 36 by w210 Dec 28, 2008 (3:04 pm)
Drove the GLK yesterday, it's a nice vehicle. Looks better in person.
#20 of 36 test drive by murphydog Dec 29, 2008 (11:39 am)
Took a GLK for a spin while my C350 was getting service. I was impressed with the comfort and ride as it had the optional 20 inch wheels. Went up I-5 and then back via surface streets - which are all a mess as we had "snow", a four letter word in Seattle, the last few weeks. Over fresh pot holes, and tons of sand the GLK rode very well, not harsh at all. Perhaps this summer I can convince my wife to make the move.
#21 of 36 Satisfying Experience! by drjcool1 Dec 29, 2008 (3:22 pm)
Last month I returned my BMW X3 having had a pleasant 2 year lease. I was all set to lease a new RX 350 since the deals are so great now (I previously had a 1999 and enjoyed it). Anyway I just test drove the new GLK and was blown away. I think it combines the handling prowess of the X3, but is no where near as hard driving. Very quiet with that"solid" bank vault feel that ONLY Mercedes can deliver consistently year after year. PLEASE share thoughts,prices and details regarding potential deals as they become available. Thanks to all! Replies to this message: crestonave (Jan 04, 2009 1:12 pm)
#22 of 36 Canadian Lease Example by crestonave Jan 04, 2009 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: drjcool1 (Dec 29, 2008 3:22 pm) MBUSA doesn't have lease info for the GLK yet, but MB Canada does. A GLK with an MSRP of 48k CDN would lease for 688/mo CDN with no money down and 18k km/yr, 36 months. As best I can figure this translates to a MSRP of 39800 USD and a monthly nut of 570 for 36 mos. Of course I have no idea if MBUSA will offer a similar deal. The local dealer here on LI in NY told us he'd have figures within the next few days. Will be interesting to see what he comes up with. I'll post when I get the info.