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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Exceptional, interesting, and eye catching
I like that my vehicle is a hard-driving German car. I like the hard leather seats and how the seats envelope you when sitting in them. Seats that do not have sides on them hurt my back when driving for any period of time. My car is the perfect size for transporting items and also for fitting into small spaces. It is fast but not too fast, and it has great gas mileage. My car came with black wheels, which I think look really nice on the white car. Something my car has that others don't is the gear shift next to the steering wheel. There is not a gear shift in the middle of the car but only the driver can access. It throws a lot of people off, but it is very unique!
Story
I do not have any location specific stories about my car. I rarely drive my car anymore, as I need to only walk across the street to get to my office--whereas in the past when I originally bought the car, I needed to drive a few moments. I suppose with the sunroof being one of my favorite attributions, I am happy to live in Florida where there is sunshine nearly everyday.
Pros
Top positives are gas mileage, design, user friendly, options, technology, and value. I do not pay a lot for this car, and I trust that Mercedes will continue to honor this lease. I think that Mercedes makes a very valuable car and one that has a lot of design and pizzazz. The car has never had any issue, and all of my maintenance is rolled into the lease of the car, so I do not have to worry about paying for oil changes. The only item on the car that I am responsible for is the tires. I take good care of the tires and only plan to replace them once for the duration of my lease. The sunroo... (more)
Cons
I dislike that the passenger seat does not have electric controls. I also really do not like that there is no compass in the car. Lastly, I would want to be able to change the song on the radio using the buttons on the steering wheel. Those are the only things which are negative. If the car had the LED display that showed when you were driving like American cars do, that would be really nice so I could view information on the LED as well as the actual car.
2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Petite luxury crossover
I drive a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 4matic. It is a petite crossover-type vehicle. I am married but have no children, and the car is perfect for my husband and I's needs. The road noise is almost non-existent, and it almost sounds like you are in a sound-proof room, which is wonderful at the end of the day and you need some quiet time from all of the chaos in the world. The ride is supremely smooth and is what you would expect from Mercedes Benz. It has a V6 engine, which gives you plenty of merging-onto-the highway power, but it also has a gas-saving feature, which is on by default all of the time. The gas-saving feature includes an auto shut off while stopped in drive-thrus and red lights but starts immediately upon removing your foot from the brake. The gas mileage is decent. I am ... (more)
Story
Every time we go to an event where parking might be an issue, we love having this car as it fits into tiny parking spaces and has an excellent turning radius, making it easy to maneuver into tight spaces.
Pros
The pros are the quietness of the cab and the smooth ride.
Cons
One con is the lack of leg room for adults in the back seat. Another con is the cost of maintenance at a Mercedes Benz dealership for any Mercedes Benz vehicle.
2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - An Incredible Machine
The soft black leather seats not only provide an exceptional quality to the vehicle but they are also very durable. Although regular maintenance can be quite expensive and has specific requirements, if it is kept well the vehicle will last for many years. Even currently at 80k miles it drives like it is brand new. Even on bumpy roads it provides a comfortable, smooth ride. While it is currently 8 years old, it still retains a higher "style" than many cars today.
Story
Experimenting with the accelerator button under neath the foot pedal, quickly zooming down an open road.
Pros
Stylish - Even after several years I don't see many other cars that are as distinct, but not over done like a Mercedes-Benz C-class. It accelerates quickly, and maintains a smooth ride consistently. The stereo sound quality is above average when compared to other similar sedans. The leather seats, which can also be heated - a huge plus in the winter, are easily the most comfortable seats I have come across in a car.
Cons
Unfortunately, in this day and age, 26 mpg is not as ideal as one would like, and the maintenance costs can be quite high. It comes with a classic iPod attachment, but it is unusable without updated software, is limited to the glove compartment, and is only accessible to earlier iPod series. It also lacks, a seemingly common place, auxiliary cord jack. Any maintenance usually requires a specialty auto shop.
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