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Did anyone get the opportunity to see the GLC43 model prior to buying or even take a test drive? I gave my details to dealer months ago but as usual they never get back to me. I suppose all cars allocated are sold so no point for them to make an effort (I was told they only had 3 cars available until end of 2016).
V10 SPM said:
Did anyone get the opportunity to see the GLC43 model prior to buying or even take a test drive? I gave my details to dealer months ago but as usual they never get back to me. I suppose all cars allocated are sold so no point for them to make an effort (I was told they only had 3 cars available until end of 2016).
Mercedes Gatwick have one in the showroom at the minute but there are none in my area to test drive. I am being quoted a November delivery. There are currently three demos up for sale according to the Mercedes used car locator - Swindon, Boston and Nottingham - so you should be able to get a test drive at one of those locations or their related dealerships.
Robinsons in Norwich have a demo which is going to be registered shortly. Both myself and the missus tried it yesterday on trade plates and were impressed.
I've booked an SQ5 for a trial run next week and will be interested to see how it compares...
Russ
Robinsons in Norwich have a demo which is going to be registered shortly. Both myself and the missus tried it yesterday on trade plates and were impressed.
I've booked an SQ5 for a trial run next week and will be interested to see how it compares...
Russ
RussJ said:
"The carbon centre console is still on restriction so will likely have to go for the gloss black" .
I was advised by the Sales Exec that the gloss black scratches very easily - I think I'd go for the black ash in preference if the carbon fibre isn't available.
Russ
Do that. I also think the black ash looks better than the gloss black. And it scratches by looking at it. It's not fit for purpose. I was advised by the Sales Exec that the gloss black scratches very easily - I think I'd go for the black ash in preference if the carbon fibre isn't available.
Russ
Hurrah....finally found a forum with some first hand and informed comment on the GLC 43 and particular thanks to jcx911.
I've been looking for a replacement for my much loved old X5 4.8iS for about a year. Wanted a fast petrol SUV (under 225g CO2) and probably mid rather than full-size. An X3 40i would have been ideal (or even a 35i!) but BMW UK (in its infinite wisdom) seems to restrict the high powered 4x4 models to diesel and an X5 50i is just a bit too big for me.
Looked at the F-Pace and Macan but for the spec I wanted they are £60k cars which I think is expensive with no discounts and toppy option pricing. A few other issues for me with both.
I really liked the GLC 43 but could find no reviews at all and had to build my own composite view based on C43 and GLC250. I can only assume that MB has not made any press cars available perhaps keeping powder dry for the Coupe.
Bit the bullet on Mon and have ordered -
Brilliant blue, leather,Premium Plus pack, 360 camera and carbon fibre console
Liked the 21 inch wheels but more comfort focused.
Got just under 10% discount and delivery mid-Nov.
Great comments here and very helpful.
Thanks
I've been looking for a replacement for my much loved old X5 4.8iS for about a year. Wanted a fast petrol SUV (under 225g CO2) and probably mid rather than full-size. An X3 40i would have been ideal (or even a 35i!) but BMW UK (in its infinite wisdom) seems to restrict the high powered 4x4 models to diesel and an X5 50i is just a bit too big for me.
Looked at the F-Pace and Macan but for the spec I wanted they are £60k cars which I think is expensive with no discounts and toppy option pricing. A few other issues for me with both.
I really liked the GLC 43 but could find no reviews at all and had to build my own composite view based on C43 and GLC250. I can only assume that MB has not made any press cars available perhaps keeping powder dry for the Coupe.
Bit the bullet on Mon and have ordered -
Brilliant blue, leather,Premium Plus pack, 360 camera and carbon fibre console
Liked the 21 inch wheels but more comfort focused.
Got just under 10% discount and delivery mid-Nov.
Great comments here and very helpful.
Thanks
gobiman said:
Hurrah....finally found a forum with some first hand and informed comment on the GLC 43 and particular thanks to jcx911.
I've been looking for a replacement for my much loved old X5 4.8iS for about a year. Wanted a fast petrol SUV (under 225g CO2) and probably mid rather than full-size. An X3 40i would have been ideal (or even a 35i!) but BMW UK (in its infinite wisdom) seems to restrict the high powered 4x4 models to diesel and an X5 50i is just a bit too big for me.
Looked at the F-Pace and Macan but for the spec I wanted they are £60k cars which I think is expensive with no discounts and toppy option pricing. A few other issues for me with both.
I really liked the GLC 43 but could find no reviews at all and had to build my own composite view based on C43 and GLC250. I can only assume that MB has not made any press cars available perhaps keeping powder dry for the Coupe.
Bit the bullet on Mon and have ordered -
Brilliant blue, leather,Premium Plus pack, 360 camera and carbon fibre console
Liked the 21 inch wheels but more comfort focused.
Got just under 10% discount and delivery mid-Nov.
Great comments here and very helpful.
Thanks
Interesting you were able to order the carbon? Who was this through?I've been looking for a replacement for my much loved old X5 4.8iS for about a year. Wanted a fast petrol SUV (under 225g CO2) and probably mid rather than full-size. An X3 40i would have been ideal (or even a 35i!) but BMW UK (in its infinite wisdom) seems to restrict the high powered 4x4 models to diesel and an X5 50i is just a bit too big for me.
Looked at the F-Pace and Macan but for the spec I wanted they are £60k cars which I think is expensive with no discounts and toppy option pricing. A few other issues for me with both.
I really liked the GLC 43 but could find no reviews at all and had to build my own composite view based on C43 and GLC250. I can only assume that MB has not made any press cars available perhaps keeping powder dry for the Coupe.
Bit the bullet on Mon and have ordered -
Brilliant blue, leather,Premium Plus pack, 360 camera and carbon fibre console
Liked the 21 inch wheels but more comfort focused.
Got just under 10% discount and delivery mid-Nov.
Great comments here and very helpful.
Thanks
Who did you use to get the discount?
I went to Mercedes Brentford to take a drive in a Hyacinth Red car, unfortunately when i got there the battery was flat. The sales guy got the car started by it was cutting out on the test drive due to low power in the battery so i didn't get a chance to drive it. Im going back next week for a drive when they sort the car, i'll report back once I've had a drive. From the brief experience there they exhaust noise is quite prominent, even in comfort.
Thanks. I decided to stick with the standard 19 inch wheels - which I quite like - in the interests of ride comfort and replacement cost. Interestingly, I thought the premium for the 21s was quite modest.
Also I'm going for a Q-car look (debadged) so I'd quite like it to look like a diesel to all but those who know. It's not just being understated, it will have to live on the street in London for some of the time.
Similarly, I like the look of the running boards but on my X5 they caught the back of trousers on exit. Also I do a lot of skiing and found roofbox access was easier on seats with an old towel.
Which reminds me I need to start a winter wheels hunt on ebay.de. Think it will have to be 19 to clear the brakes.
Also I'm going for a Q-car look (debadged) so I'd quite like it to look like a diesel to all but those who know. It's not just being understated, it will have to live on the street in London for some of the time.
Similarly, I like the look of the running boards but on my X5 they caught the back of trousers on exit. Also I do a lot of skiing and found roofbox access was easier on seats with an old towel.
Which reminds me I need to start a winter wheels hunt on ebay.de. Think it will have to be 19 to clear the brakes.
LazyRoss18 said:
Placed our order today - Brilliant Blue, Premium Pack, 21 inch wheels, Night Pack and 360 surround camera! Roll on November
Nice. Good call. I like mine more and more every day. Brilliant blue can be a bigger to keep clean. Just discovered CarPro Hydro2 as a spray on wash off sealant which works wonders. One week and 200+ miles later it's still clean and glossy.
Buy some as brilliant blue deserves it.
jcx911 said:
Nice. Good call. I like mine more and more every day.
Brilliant blue can be a bigger to keep clean. Just discovered CarPro Hydro2 as a spray on wash off sealant which works wonders. One week and 200+ miles later it's still clean and glossy.
Buy some as brilliant blue deserves it.
Thanks for the tip I will take a look! Brilliant blue can be a bigger to keep clean. Just discovered CarPro Hydro2 as a spray on wash off sealant which works wonders. One week and 200+ miles later it's still clean and glossy.
Buy some as brilliant blue deserves it.
Had a call from Mercedes and apparently they have run out of parts for the standard dash for the November builds so I am getting pushed back to December or maybe even January
LazyRoss18 said:
jcx911 said:
Nice. Good call. I like mine more and more every day.
Brilliant blue can be a bigger to keep clean. Just discovered CarPro Hydro2 as a spray on wash off sealant which works wonders. One week and 200+ miles later it's still clean and glossy.
Buy some as brilliant blue deserves it.
Thanks for the tip I will take a look! Brilliant blue can be a bigger to keep clean. Just discovered CarPro Hydro2 as a spray on wash off sealant which works wonders. One week and 200+ miles later it's still clean and glossy.
Buy some as brilliant blue deserves it.
Had a call from Mercedes and apparently they have run out of parts for the standard dash for the November builds so I am getting pushed back to December or maybe even January
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