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Old Jul 29, 2025 | 02:48 PM
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Dropped the S580 off to have something looked at, I got a GLC coupe as a loaner lol. I don't get these SUV coupes



Drives good, but it has the base audio, not even the base Burmester just plastic speaker grills. Its legitimately the worst audio system I have ever heard. It sounds like its playing through my iPhone speakers
Old Jul 29, 2025 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I don't get these SUV coupes


Some people DO get it.....maybe it depends on the class they are in. A couple of years ago, Buick introduced the Envista, on the platform of the Chevy Trax, with almost as low a price as the Trax. You can get even loaded top-line Avenir versions for around 30K.....base models start around 23K. It is selling quite well...dealers can't keep them in stock, even though they have only the tiny 1.2L lawn-mower engine, a 6AT, and FWD only (no AWD option). I'd consider one myself if they would offer the Encore GX's AWD powertrain and a 360-degree camera...although it is several inches longer than an Encore GX, and not quite as easy to park. But reviewers are going Gaga over the way it looks.




Old Jul 29, 2025 | 05:13 PM
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They're just dumb looking to me by and large.
Old Jul 29, 2025 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Dropped the S580 off to have something looked at, I got a GLC coupe as a loaner lol. I don't get these SUV coupes



Drives good, but it has the base audio, not even the base Burmester just plastic speaker grills. Its legitimately the worst audio system I have ever heard. It sounds like its playing through my iPhone speakers
Its the shape of the future, that is what everything is coalescing into.
Old Jul 29, 2025 | 05:43 PM
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Pretty much...it does drive nice.
Old Jul 29, 2025 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS

Perfect parking.
The tape doesn't lie. 😃 🏆 🫸🫷
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
They're just dumb looking to me by and large.
I agree 100%, I don’t get it either they’re just ugly/odd looking to me. The only one that I like is the Q8 variants but I’m not sure it fits in this bucket.
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 05:30 AM
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Agree as well.
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 05:48 AM
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Yeah I like the Q8 also.

I get to roll up to a $3M house in Annapolis in this today lol
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Yeah I like the Q8 also.

I get to roll up to a $3M house in Annapolis in this today lol
It has the star, you are safe lol
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Its the shape of the future, that is what everything is coalescing into.
I also noticed that the base audio system sounds like they just installed plastic speakers, and there’s no hint of Burmester - the sound is very flat and not impressive. I think if you plan to listen to music, you should definitely consider the premium system option, otherwise the driving experience loses a lot of enjoyment.

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Old Jul 30, 2025 | 12:29 PM
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I also noticed that the base audio system sounds like they just installed plastic speakers, and there’s no hint of Burmester - the sound is very flat and not impressive. I think if you plan to listen to music, you should definitely consider the premium system option, otherwise the driving experience loses a lot of enjoyment.
Its AWFUL!
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Yeah I like the Q8 also.

I get to roll up to a $3M house in Annapolis in this today lol
I assume the house is on the water?
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Dropped the S580 off to have something looked at, I got a GLC coupe as a loaner lol. I don't get these SUV coupes


Oh I get them. I actually like some of them. I think the X6 looks cool. And a think the GV80 Coupe and Cayenne coupe look better than the SUVs they’re based on.
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by patgilm
I assume the house is on the water?
Yeah, absolutely stunning house. One of the coolest houses I have seen in a long time.

Originally Posted by Carfan94
Oh I get them. I actually like some of them. I think the X6 looks cool. And a think the GV80 Coupe and Cayenne coupe look better than the SUVs they’re based on.
To me I just don’t get it. For one inside it’s a cave, visibility out the back is terrible. They lack the cargo capacity that is a big benefit of an SUV. Just not my thing. Having had both this and the regular GLC as loaners I would get the regular one every time.

I do like how these drive.



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