Is the GL too big?
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Go for the GL. In Florida I always hire the biggest car I can - roads are wider, parking spaces bigger, fuel cheaper, other cars on the road much bigger. I once got a RAV4 in Florida, it felt tiny!
Enjoy yourself and rent something suited to their roads that's a bit different from the norm!
Enjoy yourself and rent something suited to their roads that's a bit different from the norm!
In terms of Mercedes they have C, E, GLK, GL. They're the only ones I like. There are US mammoths like the Navigator and the Escalade. Then there are Mustang and Camaro that I'd like but can't fit luggage in.
2adults and 2kids.
Reason I was considering GL as its the most expensive retail wise and hence would presumably be most luxurious inside.
2adults and 2kids.
Reason I was considering GL as its the most expensive retail wise and hence would presumably be most luxurious inside.
We ended up with a 450 GL in Florida earlier tis year, absolutely fantastic.Plenty of power lots of toys and very comfortable, fuel went down at an alarming rate but it's cheap so not really a problem. Never found it to be too big, even when parking in a multi storey car park. The GLK by comparison is quite small, sort of BMW X1 size.
T5R+ said:
If you can handle a RRS then the GL will not be an issue and you will be fine - however, you will have one challenge........... you will need to get used to the fact that it does not break down.
Until it does, then be thankful you have a warranty when the guy at the MB dealership tells you how much that would have cost you otherwise. Ask me how I know 
eldar said:
Stu R said:
Until it does, then be thankful you have a warranty when the guy at the MB dealership tells you how much that would have cost you otherwise. Ask me how I know
OK, I'll ask
kryten22uk said:
Looking at rental cars in Florida and they are offering a GL450 and a GLK350. Id never even heard of the GLK so I googled it and it's a midsize SUV (think SLK vs SL).
Anyway, the dimensions of the GL are monstrous. Are they ok in reality, or should I go for the smaller GLK?
I go to Florida quite a bit and the GL will be fine - last year we got a Cadillac Escalade and never had a problem. Typical parking spaces are huge. GLK is like BMW X3.Anyway, the dimensions of the GL are monstrous. Are they ok in reality, or should I go for the smaller GLK?
Pretty standard big SUV from rental companies is the Chevy Suburban and that's quite a lot bigger than a Merc GL.
May I ask which company you're looking to hire from, and how much they are? Merc's from the main rental companies are usually stupidly expensive although I did read that Sixt was doing very good prices (for MBs) as they try to establish themselves in the US.
Have you booked it? Try the CDP code 758672.
https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-11709080/get-30-o...
Hertz had loads of GLs at MCO earlier this year. I didn't notice any GLKs (and they're so ugly they're hard to miss).
https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-11709080/get-30-o...
Hertz had loads of GLs at MCO earlier this year. I didn't notice any GLKs (and they're so ugly they're hard to miss).
hi there.
i am sure that you will find the GL perfect, and you soon forget about its size and appreciate its road presence and feel well protected when laden with the kids; it's mostly my missus that cuts about in our GL450 and she is not in the slightest daunted about the size although as someone said i thought our ML was huge untill the GL was parked beside it....you couldn't even see the ML when looking side on at the GL!
good points: the GL's with the V8 4ltr diesel engine are just awesome, with so much power its mega quick; i have ours remapped so it has approx 400bhp, however i did this as the fuel economy inreased about 12% by doing so; on a recent 1500mile trip we averaged about 29mpg which is pretty good for the size of this thing and we were carrying 5 of us and all the luggage that goes with that...
bad point: when the fantastic adult sized 3rd row of seats are up, the boot size is seriously comprimised.
i'm sure the GL will be a fantastic travel vehicle on your hols, and may even inspire you to get one when you get back!
enjoy your trip!
i am sure that you will find the GL perfect, and you soon forget about its size and appreciate its road presence and feel well protected when laden with the kids; it's mostly my missus that cuts about in our GL450 and she is not in the slightest daunted about the size although as someone said i thought our ML was huge untill the GL was parked beside it....you couldn't even see the ML when looking side on at the GL!
good points: the GL's with the V8 4ltr diesel engine are just awesome, with so much power its mega quick; i have ours remapped so it has approx 400bhp, however i did this as the fuel economy inreased about 12% by doing so; on a recent 1500mile trip we averaged about 29mpg which is pretty good for the size of this thing and we were carrying 5 of us and all the luggage that goes with that...
bad point: when the fantastic adult sized 3rd row of seats are up, the boot size is seriously comprimised.
i'm sure the GL will be a fantastic travel vehicle on your hols, and may even inspire you to get one when you get back!
enjoy your trip!
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