Another MB in last place in another Car and driver comparo
08-12-09, 02:26 PM
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I can't believe that it's selling relatively well. Must be all those people who think they can buy status with a star.
08-12-09, 03:40 PM
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well lets take the GLK into perspective.
MB priced it very well. the C350 which is what its based on starts at 39K with the 3.5 engine. This GLK has the same 3.5 engine and it starts at 33K, which is the same price as the 3.0 liter C class.
MB priced it very well. the C350 which is what its based on starts at 39K with the 3.5 engine. This GLK has the same 3.5 engine and it starts at 33K, which is the same price as the 3.0 liter C class.
08-12-09, 04:58 PM
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when people buy the cheapest model of any luxury brand, they're buying status. Cheapest rolex, cheapest lexus, cheapest salad at an expensive restaurant.
08-12-09, 06:21 PM
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you guys ever seen how low Lexus gets ranked as well. Neither are drivers cars so many of te magazines are not feeling them. I remember when I had my G35 all I ever read was good stuff. Car of the year, beamer beater.... it was always good. The GS though is " souless", " wins your mind but not your heart"
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08-12-09, 06:27 PM
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It took awhile but I've learned not to trust what magazines say. It seems to me that every major publication has their preferences and the cars that fulfill these always win. To me it means absolutely nothing whether a car places first or last. To many people seem to think that these rankings are the "truth" - they're not. Far from it.
The Mercedes GLK looks pretty neat to me and I can understand the appeal of this car. It is certainly not lackluster at all. The design has grown on me although I only find it attractive in either white or black and with these rims:
The Volvo is also pretty interesting. I feel it is a vehicle that is well-balanced and yet often overlooked. The XC60 would certainly be my choice if I was shopping for a small SUV in this class.
The Mercedes GLK looks pretty neat to me and I can understand the appeal of this car. It is certainly not lackluster at all. The design has grown on me although I only find it attractive in either white or black and with these rims:
The Volvo is also pretty interesting. I feel it is a vehicle that is well-balanced and yet often overlooked. The XC60 would certainly be my choice if I was shopping for a small SUV in this class.
08-12-09, 07:59 PM
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It took awhile but I've learned not to trust what magazines say. It seems to me that every major publication has their preferences and the cars that fulfill these always win. To me it means absolutely nothing whether a car places first or last. To many people seem to think that these rankings are the "truth" - they're not. Far from it.
The Mercedes GLK looks pretty neat to me and I can understand the appeal of this car. It is certainly not lackluster at all. The design has grown on me although I only find it attractive in either white or black and with these rims:
The Mercedes GLK looks pretty neat to me and I can understand the appeal of this car. It is certainly not lackluster at all. The design has grown on me although I only find it attractive in either white or black and with these rims:
I reviewed the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 by CL request, but never got a request for a GLK, so I haven't (yet) driven one.
08-12-09, 08:04 PM
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It took awhile but I've learned not to trust what magazines say. It seems to me that every major publication has their preferences and the cars that fulfill these always win. To me it means absolutely nothing whether a car places first or last. To many people seem to think that these rankings are the "truth" - they're not. Far from it.
The Mercedes GLK looks pretty neat to me and I can understand the appeal of this car. It is certainly not lackluster at all. The design has grown on me although I only find it attractive in either white or black and with these rims:
The Volvo is also pretty interesting. I feel it is a vehicle that is well-balanced and yet often overlooked. The XC60 would certainly be my choice if I was shopping for a small SUV in this class.
The Mercedes GLK looks pretty neat to me and I can understand the appeal of this car. It is certainly not lackluster at all. The design has grown on me although I only find it attractive in either white or black and with these rims:
The Volvo is also pretty interesting. I feel it is a vehicle that is well-balanced and yet often overlooked. The XC60 would certainly be my choice if I was shopping for a small SUV in this class.
When the X3 debuted it got ripped up in every magazine until the MMC to the suspension. Even so the Euro mags hate it but somehow the American mags LOVE it.
BINGO!!!
08-13-09, 05:46 AM
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I've not driven the GLK. Most European reviews seem to love it though. And it's based on the C class platform, is it not? I used to drive a C class here and I liked the car a lot. If the GLK drives like a C class, albeit with more weight, then that's not a bad thing at all.
08-13-09, 05:47 AM
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What should they have done with the GLK? Razor-sharp handling? A V12 engine upfront? What?
I've said it before but these firms know their customers and what they want and they have to adhere to this. By most accounts the GLK is a sporty car, just not as sporty as the X3 or Q5. I suppose that's because it adheres to traditional MB values such as comfort for instance.
The GLK is a good car. Every car here is a good car. Believe it or not these machines are tailored to their target markets and consumer groups. If Car and Driver or Motor Trend say something, who are they to decide what this vehicle should be or shouldn't?