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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#9 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [crestonave] by murphydog Dec 06, 2008 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: crestonave (Dec 06, 2008 5:01 am) crest - can't remember, but I thought I saw the starting price would be ~36 K? Figure an MSRP of ~42.5 with a few packages? I am unclear how long it will take for any "deals" to show up - I would not expect soon. MB was only down 9% in November... Replies to this message: crestonave (Dec 07, 2008 4:49 am) murphydog (Dec 08, 2008 7:32 pm) crestonave (Dec 09, 2008 4:38 am) and 4 more...
#10 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [murphydog] by crestonave Dec 07, 2008 (4:49 am)
Replying to: murphydog (Dec 06, 2008 7:32 pm) Price sounds about right. You can actually "build" one on the website and get pricing that way. As far as "deals" I'm hoping perhaps they'll have some enticing lease deals just to get the car on the road and noticed. I'll keep the forum posted as to what I find out. Thanks. Replies to this message: murphydog (Dec 08, 2008 7:32 pm) crestonave (Dec 09, 2008 4:38 am) murphydog (Dec 10, 2008 9:23 pm) and 3 more...
#11 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [crestonave] by murphydog Dec 08, 2008 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: crestonave (Dec 07, 2008 4:49 am) keep us posted - I have seen a few slightly used ML 350s for low to mid 30's - so I would expect them to careful with the price - we shall see. Saw several at the auto show and the local Seattle dealer hosted ~ 7 of them in September for regional training I think. Saw a Navy Blue with tan interior - looked great! Replies to this message: crestonave (Dec 09, 2008 4:38 am) murphydog (Dec 10, 2008 9:23 pm) SKI247 (Dec 14, 2008 12:09 pm) and 2 more...
#12 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [murphydog] by crestonave Dec 09, 2008 (4:38 am)
Replying to: murphydog (Dec 08, 2008 7:32 pm) I built one on the MB website for around $46,500. They're currently offering 33 mo leases on the M350 for $579 a month, which assumes a sale price of just under $50k. It's possible that one could extrapolate from that a lease number for the GLK of around $500 a month (and of course, one could easily be wrong Perhaps MB will come out with an aggressive lease program just to get some on the road as a way of introducing them to the public. In any case, our dealer has our indication of interest and told us that he'd be back to us when he has numbers. I'll post as soon as I get them. She's also looking at the Volvo XC90 and wants to drive both again before making a final decision. Replies to this message: murphydog (Dec 10, 2008 9:23 pm) SKI247 (Dec 14, 2008 12:09 pm) crestonave (Dec 14, 2008 3:24 pm) and 1 more...
#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)