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Thanks - helpful to know.
My interest is in "remote start" because I ski a few times a year and it is a useful function when the car is outside to warm it up. I used to have a BMW with an auxiliary heater (linked to its diesel engine) where I could do this and I notice that the German GLC options list has one listed. However, although not as efficient, the ability to simply start the main engine remotely whilst the car is sat outside would be useful.
If you can bear the unbelievably smug Rob Lowe lookalike (and the overarching use of superlatives), the (US !) vid below demonstrates it -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAnzSmoP6GA
It may vary by region (and legality) but I will investigate further.
My interest is in "remote start" because I ski a few times a year and it is a useful function when the car is outside to warm it up. I used to have a BMW with an auxiliary heater (linked to its diesel engine) where I could do this and I notice that the German GLC options list has one listed. However, although not as efficient, the ability to simply start the main engine remotely whilst the car is sat outside would be useful.
If you can bear the unbelievably smug Rob Lowe lookalike (and the overarching use of superlatives), the (US !) vid below demonstrates it -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAnzSmoP6GA
It may vary by region (and legality) but I will investigate further.
My dealer came back and confirmed in writing that Remote Online is part of the Premium Plus pack - or at least was when I ordered a couple of weeks ago.
I was slightly puzzled because it is something I wanted and would have spotted if it was extra.
Since then however they have been fiddling with the online configurator and adding things. On the one hand, the configurator does suggest it is a £150 option but equally is not working properly - for example you can specify both Premium and Premium Plus which is obviously wrong. Also if you spec a C43 estate (which has virtually identical options and pricings), it works as I remember in that remote online comes up as part of the Plus package.
My car isn't due to be built until November. I'll raise it again at the end of the month if the configurator is still showing it as a cost option.
I was slightly puzzled because it is something I wanted and would have spotted if it was extra.
Since then however they have been fiddling with the online configurator and adding things. On the one hand, the configurator does suggest it is a £150 option but equally is not working properly - for example you can specify both Premium and Premium Plus which is obviously wrong. Also if you spec a C43 estate (which has virtually identical options and pricings), it works as I remember in that remote online comes up as part of the Plus package.
My car isn't due to be built until November. I'll raise it again at the end of the month if the configurator is still showing it as a cost option.
Ordered one last week to replace our Evoque that was written off in a smash over the summer.
Thanks for the recommendation on here about Carfile as they've come up trumps - spec I wanted was available on a car already in their dealer's system and with any luck should get it at some point next week.
Gone for Obsidian black, Premium Plus Package, running boards, 360 camera, 21 inch wheels.
Thanks for the recommendation on here about Carfile as they've come up trumps - spec I wanted was available on a car already in their dealer's system and with any luck should get it at some point next week.
Gone for Obsidian black, Premium Plus Package, running boards, 360 camera, 21 inch wheels.
Baldinho said:
Ordered one last week to replace our Evoque that was written off in a smash over the summer.
Thanks for the recommendation on here about Carfile as they've come up trumps - spec I wanted was available on a car already in their dealer's system and with any luck should get it at some point next week.
Gone for Obsidian black, Premium Plus Package, running boards, 360 camera, 21 inch wheels.
I bet that looks fab!! :-). Do let us know what you think. Thanks for the recommendation on here about Carfile as they've come up trumps - spec I wanted was available on a car already in their dealer's system and with any luck should get it at some point next week.
Gone for Obsidian black, Premium Plus Package, running boards, 360 camera, 21 inch wheels.
I am currently averaging 23.7 mpg after 2k miles of mixed short-long distance runs.
After dropping a friends daughter off yesterday after a day out I apologised for my music choice and they replied, 'can't hear it above the engine'. :-).
Hi guys, newbie on these forums but frequent a good few others.
Currently have an F80 M3 as our main car (Clio v6 as a toy) and thinking strongly about one of these instead of the M3. Can't seem to find one for demo anywhere though and as said earlier in this thread the lack of proper reviews and comparison tests in magazines or online is a bit strange.
Anyways my local dealer have a new one in the showroom, in the red colour and on 21's with prem+ and running boards that I'm going to see on Saturday. One thing I've found is that you can't seem to configure the bucket type seats that are on the show car pictures, they look great and are probably something I would like.. Can anyone help??
Currently have an F80 M3 as our main car (Clio v6 as a toy) and thinking strongly about one of these instead of the M3. Can't seem to find one for demo anywhere though and as said earlier in this thread the lack of proper reviews and comparison tests in magazines or online is a bit strange.
Anyways my local dealer have a new one in the showroom, in the red colour and on 21's with prem+ and running boards that I'm going to see on Saturday. One thing I've found is that you can't seem to configure the bucket type seats that are on the show car pictures, they look great and are probably something I would like.. Can anyone help??
Colinv6 said:
Hi guys, newbie on these forums but frequent a good few others.
Currently have an F80 M3 as our main car (Clio v6 as a toy) and thinking strongly about one of these instead of the M3. Can't seem to find one for demo anywhere though and as said earlier in this thread the lack of proper reviews and comparison tests in magazines or online is a bit strange.
Anyways my local dealer have a new one in the showroom, in the red colour and on 21's with prem+ and running boards that I'm going to see on Saturday. One thing I've found is that you can't seem to configure the bucket type seats that are on the show car pictures, they look great and are probably something I would like.. Can anyone help??
The bucket seats were on restriction as of a few weeks ago I heard but it also seems Mercedes have removed them from the configurator! Currently have an F80 M3 as our main car (Clio v6 as a toy) and thinking strongly about one of these instead of the M3. Can't seem to find one for demo anywhere though and as said earlier in this thread the lack of proper reviews and comparison tests in magazines or online is a bit strange.
Anyways my local dealer have a new one in the showroom, in the red colour and on 21's with prem+ and running boards that I'm going to see on Saturday. One thing I've found is that you can't seem to configure the bucket type seats that are on the show car pictures, they look great and are probably something I would like.. Can anyone help??
LazyRoss18 said:
The bucket seats were on restriction as of a few weeks ago I heard but it also seems Mercedes have removed them from the configurator!
Yes they weren't available when I ordered mine on 11/9 not even as a selectable option. Shame as I liked the look of them. However I saw the standard part (man made leather) seats and I like them a lot, so I didn't press my dealer much on that one. My family was very happy as well I they find the full leather a little to much slip/slide. Although it does look very nice as well.Standard they are not buckets, but either option looks pretty nice and I find them comfortable when I tried it out. But there is only one on here who has hands on experience
Oh my, LOVE the red colour. That was my second choice. Really lovely. Just buy that one :-)
I was going to order the buckets until I tried some in an A45 (same seats) and then I went right off them. They are nice, for smaller people and slimmer frames, but they felt out of place in the GLC which is not an out and out sports car.
Also, I can imagine the buckets would have been a pain to get in and out of as you don't step down into the GLC you step up so the pronounced bolsters may he's been a constant hurdle to overcome.
In saying I don't think the GLC is an out and out sports car I would describe it as an SUV with meatier looks and a cracking engine that delivers limo-like comfort for driver and passengers alike. To my eye (and bum) the buckets just didn't belong in the GLC.
I parked at the station this morning to head into London and the valet whizzed over the photograph my GLC as I walked away. I suspect it was the first he's seen :-)
I was going to order the buckets until I tried some in an A45 (same seats) and then I went right off them. They are nice, for smaller people and slimmer frames, but they felt out of place in the GLC which is not an out and out sports car.
Also, I can imagine the buckets would have been a pain to get in and out of as you don't step down into the GLC you step up so the pronounced bolsters may he's been a constant hurdle to overcome.
In saying I don't think the GLC is an out and out sports car I would describe it as an SUV with meatier looks and a cracking engine that delivers limo-like comfort for driver and passengers alike. To my eye (and bum) the buckets just didn't belong in the GLC.
I parked at the station this morning to head into London and the valet whizzed over the photograph my GLC as I walked away. I suspect it was the first he's seen :-)
Thanks JCX, having not seen the red in the flesh, I don't know what to expect, I was thinking it may be a bit "old man" at first... I'll await judgement until I've seen it.
My first choice would probably be one of the Silvers, my M3 is SilverstoneII and it's a gorgeous bluey silver, I think iridium silver is the most similar.
I can see what your saying about the bucket seats, my wife and I are both slim so that's not as issue. Would just hate to buy one of these and within 2 months or so they buckets become available!!! Same for the carbon dash trim.
My first choice would probably be one of the Silvers, my M3 is SilverstoneII and it's a gorgeous bluey silver, I think iridium silver is the most similar.
I can see what your saying about the bucket seats, my wife and I are both slim so that's not as issue. Would just hate to buy one of these and within 2 months or so they buckets become available!!! Same for the carbon dash trim.
Iridium Silver is not with the blue hue. I've that one currently on our GL class and it is a nice light and bright silver. Works really well on a very large car.
I can't recall what the blue tinted silver is called, the GLC 250d that I test drove had it. It was nice, but didn't wow me as much as the red colour. I saw the red in a show room without the running boards and optional 20" wheels. It looked awesome.
One thing to remember is that the arch extenders are in black only. For me that was one of the reasons to go for a black car this time as I didn't like the contrast with none black paints on the GLC43. It is not an issue for other models in the range. It just annoyed me, I wished they did them integrated in the body work and painted.
I can't recall what the blue tinted silver is called, the GLC 250d that I test drove had it. It was nice, but didn't wow me as much as the red colour. I saw the red in a show room without the running boards and optional 20" wheels. It looked awesome.
One thing to remember is that the arch extenders are in black only. For me that was one of the reasons to go for a black car this time as I didn't like the contrast with none black paints on the GLC43. It is not an issue for other models in the range. It just annoyed me, I wished they did them integrated in the body work and painted.
I was on the way home tonight and happened to drive past and saw the dealers were still open..
The red one in the showroom had only the 19" wheels on, which did it no favours at all, it was also looking not too well prepared, I could spot paint imperfections all over it.
Interior was lovely though, really liked the man made leather and alcantara.
I don't think I'd go for red after seeing it. There was a C63 coupe outside which was very nice indeed!
The red one in the showroom had only the 19" wheels on, which did it no favours at all, it was also looking not too well prepared, I could spot paint imperfections all over it.
Interior was lovely though, really liked the man made leather and alcantara.
I don't think I'd go for red after seeing it. There was a C63 coupe outside which was very nice indeed!
Colinv6 said:
I was on the way home tonight and happened to drive past and saw the dealers were still open..
The red one in the showroom had only the 19" wheels on, which did it no favours at all, it was also looking not too well prepared, I could spot paint imperfections all over it.
Interior was lovely though, really liked the man made leather and alcantara.
I don't think I'd go for red after seeing it. There was a C63 coupe outside which was very nice indeed!
Yes the AMG coupe with 43 or 63 engine is a very pretty car. Photos do it no justice. The red one in the showroom had only the 19" wheels on, which did it no favours at all, it was also looking not too well prepared, I could spot paint imperfections all over it.
Interior was lovely though, really liked the man made leather and alcantara.
I don't think I'd go for red after seeing it. There was a C63 coupe outside which was very nice indeed!
For anyone that's interested in Macan GTS vs GLC http://www.macanownersclub.co.uk/forum/merc-glc-43...
I can get a specc'd up glc 43 for £50k vs Macan GTS £66k. Big difference. Doing personal PCP with £10k deposit. Finance about £100 pm cheaper on glc. Am I really going to get fleeced so much more on depreciation with the Glc and is Macan the more financially sensible choice despite its extra cost?
I can get a specc'd up glc 43 for £50k vs Macan GTS £66k. Big difference. Doing personal PCP with £10k deposit. Finance about £100 pm cheaper on glc. Am I really going to get fleeced so much more on depreciation with the Glc and is Macan the more financially sensible choice despite its extra cost?
Philz4mc said:
For anyone that's interested in Macan GTS vs GLC http://www.macanownersclub.co.uk/forum/merc-glc-43...
I can get a specc'd up glc 43 for £50k vs Macan GTS £66k. Big difference. Doing personal PCP with £10k deposit. Finance about £100 pm cheaper on glc. Am I really going to get fleeced so much more on depreciation with the Glc and is Macan the more financially sensible choice despite its extra cost?
When you are doing a PCP then why worry about the depreciation? What matters is what the FGV is of the deal on the table as that will determine whether you see back any of your deposit or not.I can get a specc'd up glc 43 for £50k vs Macan GTS £66k. Big difference. Doing personal PCP with £10k deposit. Finance about £100 pm cheaper on glc. Am I really going to get fleeced so much more on depreciation with the Glc and is Macan the more financially sensible choice despite its extra cost?
As you've noticed on the Macan thread, they love to point out depreciation. Can't say it is the first thing on my mind, but as you pointed out yourself. Fleet managers seem to disagree with those owners, if anything when you take a look at the calculator at the true cost of ownership the GLC43 comes out slightly better, but basically they seem equal to me.
I would just get what you like. I did not notice any significant handling differences. The main thing that I noticed and hence we discounted the Macan is that it is smaller, and a smaller boot less comfortable for a dog. You may have different criteria.
For anyone that's interested in Macan GTS vs GLC http://www.macanownersclub.co.uk/forum/merc-glc-43...
I can get a specc'd up glc 43 for £50k vs Macan GTS £66k. Big difference. Doing personal PCP with £10k deposit. Finance about £100 pm cheaper on glc. Am I really going to get fleeced so much more on depreciation with the Glc and is Macan the more financially sensible choice despite its extra cost?
I can get a specc'd up glc 43 for £50k vs Macan GTS £66k. Big difference. Doing personal PCP with £10k deposit. Finance about £100 pm cheaper on glc. Am I really going to get fleeced so much more on depreciation with the Glc and is Macan the more financially sensible choice despite its extra cost?
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