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This is the most accurate video I have seen. I went to high school near Syracuse, and all the rich girls had these, crashed them, got new ones, crashed them, got new ones, graduated, went to Villanova.
I went to Iowa, this car is what the Chinese foreign exchange students from upper-middle class bought with cash while they drove for 2 years then abandoned in an apartment parking lot while they went back with their degree and didn’t care what happened to the car after.
@@anthonynelson2005 I guess Iowa was the discount stop for international students. I'm on the east coast, and they all paid cash and abandoned amg g wagons
Hey guys, thanks for reviewing my GLK350! I'm glad you guys had fun with it 🤣. And also had fun hanging out with MooMoo the Corgi! I also had no idea the oil change index card was in there haha
@@ricky7973 That's the goal, it's getting listed for sale in March 🤣. I only got it to use for winter to keep my IS500 out of the snow and the price was right at the time, so I had to go with it.
My narcissistic hairdresser neighbor had one of these, in black. And a dog that did nothing but bark. And old man golfer boyfriends. She'd throw her trash over our fence, call the cops saying we were peeking in her windows, and would stand outside slamming her side door for hours, every 90 seconds. For HOURS. This is so accurate
This GLK was the perfect "upgrade" rental in 2012. Got them twice on business travel back then, and they were at least nicer than the Altimas I would have otherwise gotten.
God, I had always had an idea about the GLK that I couldn't ever fully synthesize. It's the McMansion of the car world. The last dying gasps of the American Dream.
These bloated, lifted hatchbacks are a scourge and represent everything wrong with our dying civilisation. They are measurably worse than a station wagon or hathback in every way - safety, economy, looks, handling, space. But manufacturers have succeeded in advertising them to the ignorant masses, into buying them with debt to drive up and down stroads until we run out of resources and it all comes crashing down.
Mercedes Benz GLK350. The official car of silently telling everyone you bought a home in Winding Hills, Mechanicsburg PA. Chances are you probably didn't even know where you're standing used to be an apple orchard, nor do you know the baseball field across the street where your kids Jeremy and Caite - that's Kate with a C and and I because you wanted to be *DIFFERENT* - was where corn grew and cows defecated. God I never realized how much I disliked this car, and it just unearthed deep seeded reasons connecting so many dots from my past years. It's classism on 4 wheels. It's showing your only trait in life is vocalizing where you think the next a Starbucks should be built.
Oh my God this is so accurate. One of my most recent memories of one of these is a heavily battle damaged one pulling up to me while I was walking on the sidewalk, curbing the wheels so hard chunks of alloy blew off, and the 16 year old female driver taking a ungodly vape hit. My friend then leaned forward in the passenger seat and waved, before awkwardly introducing me to his new girlfriend (the driver). I noted "Hey, I think you may have pretty badly curbed your wheels just now," and she giggled and took another vape hit.
The only reason I know about Toms River New Jersey is because I drove a long way to buy a car there. Isn't Mr. Regular from PA? Why does he know about the distant town of Toms River? lol
@@fireemblemaddict128 Toms River has huge population density for its side, so there's a high likelihood of running into someone there in any of the NJ beach towns. It's more of a municipality than a town.
As a car hauler that works primarily with Mercedes, that "Doesn't go from a stop" is a God send. Often times the tires are inches away from dropping off the front of a deck, a lot of vehicles can EASILY go right off. Mercedes? They just stay right there until you're ready to pull back. It's nice, I like working with them.
As someone who primarily drives a manual I prefer no-creep, and always think it absurd when electric cars and hybrids have it artificially. I guess it's about what your used to, people who usually drive manuals will prefer no-creep and conventional automatics prefer creep. One thing Tesla did right is give the driver the option to turn it on or off. As well as your car-hauler scenario, I think it's safer for the car to not go if you let go of the brake, versus to start moving on its own.
@@quillmaurer6563 I agree, I would rather have a vehicle not creep (or at least have the option to disable it.) Taking off smoothly with creep is annoying.
@@petert7807 it might have the auto hold feature disabled. I know in the gle and gls's, there's usually a button that looks like an a with a circle around it, that's what keeps it from rolling on a lot of cars. VERY nifty feature when at a 15 degree slant and I just want to push a car up one more inch without ramming the bumper of the 150k eqs five inches in front of it.
We had one of these before we were poor. GLK wealth was going to Fry’s because it was better than Best Buy, but still not buying anything because “we can think about around Christmas time”. GLK wealth was going to Steak ‘n Shake for the experience. GLK wealth was moving in to a ‘new’ house because it was something your grandparents bought when houses were cheap and pay was good compared to inflation, while your neighbor across the street is moving in because they need a “quaint” 2 story, 4 car garage winter home. GLK wealth was having two sets of golf clubs to choose from, but no membership to any clubhouses.
This whole review was hilarious, we love Tanya, the new member of RCR Family, and the wealth comparison part was some wisdom hinted between all the clever jokes we love this channel for. Good job guys, made my Monday again! 😊
Someone needs to compile a list of all the "characters" on RCR and the car(s) they own, and maybe figure out their relationships with each other and family tree. They - and their cars - sound like sitcom material.
“True wealth is saying ‘I don’t know’ while GLK wealth is knowing everything.” This… this was something I did not expect on an RCR video, but dang did it really make me stop and think once I heard it.
I came across a woman who owned one of these, but was extremely proud of the fact that it was made in Alabama, where she had gone to school (ROLL TIDE) and started her family before moving up north again. I didn't have the heart to tell her that this one was made in Germany.
Back in the day, a librarian friend of my mom's drove to Pittsburgh to get a first gen IPad and came back with a red one of these. In my formative 7th grader mind, a Benz became the car of those who don't shop-around.
@@richardman88 You basically put a little sensor thingy in the car that records and transmits driving information to your insurance company so they can see how you drive. If you do anything they don't like such as speeding (or in this case hard acceleration) they can increase your rates and basically fine you for driving in a way which might potentially increase chances of an accident (and therefore the chance you will make a claim they might have to pay out on). In return, you typically get a small discount on your insurance as long as you "drive safe."
@@richardman88 Well it's not like it's a *forced* thing (yet), it's just a different type of insurance plan that's advertised as "pay less for insurance if you're a good driver!" Still, the system seems to be really sensitive and I would never use it personally.
That seems accurate. I always see older retirment age couples driving these and it explains why so many on the used market are actually in fantastic condition.
Good video, a truly regular car review in this time. Back in 2019? I helped a female roommate pick this suv at one of those used car places in New York city. Literally the only bad thing about the car was original tires, and for 10 year old tires at that moment and 100k miles it was pretty much brand new. Spotless underneath as I did the ppi. I did some light research and people who bought this vehicle really liked it, especially for the fact that it is very normal. No super fancy suspension system to break for 3k a pop, nearly every part could be replaced for toyota camry prices. To this day its the best vehicle I could recommend for 10k given its clean underneath and has some service history. Said girl still drives it, and has put in nothing but oil changes. A 30 year old girl treats it much better than a 20 year old thats for sure lol.
Say what you will about the stereotypical owners of these cars, but in my eyes they're one of the most pleasant looking Mercedes in recent history. I just absolutely love the styling. Angular lines and a long, low hood on a CUV is pretty cool to me. Almost wagon-like. I don't own one, but I love seeing them.
I thought the same and bought one! The sharp lines, 20” wheels, wagon-like look . Reminded me of a “luxury” version of the early 2005 Subaru foresters (boxy, small)
I kinda agree with you. This is definetly better designed and more capable than most of it's competition. I'm still not a huge fan of current SUVs or CUVs but at least the GLK is a car that makes some sense.
Have to correct @regularcar reviews on one big thing (because friends of mine lived it): 2010 Mercedes GLK350 4Matic: For the sorority chick living off of Dad's money who goes to Rosemont University or Bryn Mawr College, parties at least 5 nights a week at Villanova (the other two nights are spent waiting for the non-academic test results to come back), graduates in six years with a degree that no one will take seriously in any field, carries a crushing amount of student and credit card debt, abandons all hope after graduation and goes to work at her Mom's real estate firm (first answering phones and doing paperwork, but one day, just one day, I will buckle down and get my license), and all the while still drives this GLK350 nearing the end of the lease term with too many miles on it to cheaply turn in, burn holes in the seats, at least two warning lights lit up, and the stench of rancid and crusted bodily fluids embedded into the carpets from one too many late night grope-fests with a 'Nova dropout named Chad.
This is everything I like about an RCR review... relatable commentary, witty humor, and Roman returning with his music. But bonus content too! An adorable puppy to melt your heart! The only thing it was missing was an informative literary breakdown, but I know not every video is blessed with that.
I just bought one to tow a fiberglass Scamp camp trailer. And to be the family truckster. I shopped four four months, looking at many competing cars and brands, and this was my forst choice at less than $30K.
Got one of these out of need. For an overvalued used market - especially for "compact, 4 wheel drive" vehicles, you get a lot of bang for your buck. And, I like the inoffensive boxy look of it! When they did face lift, HP went up to 300. Steering switched to full fly-by-wire, but the feedback is surprisingly firm.
The Bushwhacker reference hits hard...I'm old enough that I remember them as The Sheepherders...and The Sheepherders were awesome. They were violent, anti-American, cutthroat badasses. Then they went to the WWF and became...cuddly and comical. FU Vince McMahon!
When I was working at CarMax, I always liked showing people these because it was ergonomically nice and the trunk was an actual box that you can fit things in, as opposed to some swoopy, stylized mess in the back that tried to shove in a third row. Also, they were all cheap at the time because Mercedes leased out too many of these (and C classes) and didn't know what to do with them all when the leases came due, so they all seemed to come to us.
They’re still dirt cheap too. I was recently looking at these as a cheap utility car for hauling crap for conventions and camping. There’s an epic shitload of them on the market and one in good shape can be had as low as $7k. It’s probably the best cheap, reliable AWD SUV you can buy.
@@marcusmcneal7453 Would you say it's a good utility car for someone who daily drives a miata? My previous car was a W203 C-class so I'm already well accustomed to Mercedes-isms when it comes to maintenance. Want a camping box/buddy-hauler something fierce.
@@nocilol3000 I would say so. While not the most spirtited thing, my test drive found it agile and with solid power. The V6 sounds pretty good. It’s a really simplistic car that doesn’t have much tech, so it’s likely really easy to work on and so much is shared with the C class all the parts are cheap/easy to get. Mercs from this era are really solid. I have 2016 GLA45 AMG and just hit 100k miles. Never needed anything but regular fluid changes.
@@marcusmcneal7453 Sounds like my old 275K mile C class then. I'll definitely get shat on by my Jeep/Toyota owning buddies, but I'm sure it will handle trails well enough with a few minor modifications. Common as dirt here in SoCal too. Thanks, I'll definitely give them a look.
I've owned a 2014 GLK250 Bluetec diesel from new, so I guffawed (a greatly underutilized verb, IMO). I suppose it's a bit more interesting, but not a lot more interesting, than the gas version in having two turbochargers attached to its little four-banger diesel. What it does do, is achieve amazing fuel mileage (6.4 L/100km on my Montréal-Toronto and back trip this weekend or 36USmpg) with surprising performance for such a small diesel in such a heavy car. Not sure if I own it to look wealthy, and, though I'm now retired, I've never been in either real estate or accounting, but I do know I own it because it's cheaper and far, far more reliable than the R-class it replaced, and it's as near to unstoppable in snow as my wife's ancient Volvo Cross-Country. Speaking of which, a Volvo Cross-Country should definitely be on your list of cars to drive.
being someone who is from and lives in philly, one of my favorite parts of these videos is how oddly area specific a lot of the jokes are lol makes it feel like these are made for me
I remember a review of this SUV when it first came out. The reviewer said of the design that it looked "unfinished", like it abruptly ended right after the rear doors. I see it.
Romans outro on this upload was the best ive heard in a long time im surprised not many people are talking about it and i honestly wouldn't mind hearing a full version of the song nice work Roman.
Mercedes mechanic here! The whole 'putting it in D and it doesn't creep' all depends on how the car is driven. Usually the transmission ECU learns your driving style, and adapts to it. If you mash the gas every time it creeps hard, if you drive slow and careful, it almost doesn't creep. PS: Ive been given shit by jokingly describing the design of the GLK as "The Subaru Forester of Mercedes"
Yeah man I bought a 2014 and I’ve really enjoyed it. I’m normally a sports car guy but wanted something comfortable for daily or road-trips. I thought they looked sharp, especially with the 20” wheels
When I bought a deck that played MP3 CDs I thought it was the future. Finally I could fit the entire Reel Big Fish discography onto one CD. I never used it because I also had an aux jack and an iPod touch.
Literally put the entire RBF discography on an MP3 CD when i had my 2008 Honda Accord back in 2017. haha! then left it in the car after I sold it, had to make sure i could pass along my love of 3rd wave ska
I remember spending a couple of weekends with that thing back in the day. The thing I remember the most is how LOUD the side mirrors are at highway speeds.
I still remember going to test drive one of these when they were only 2 years old and noting to the dealer that the rear seat vents were in pieces, his response, "well it's a used car, so..." and the rest drive ended at that.
I didn't ask for the black GLK350 that my mom bought me, she just did out of the blue when I graduated. I got to say, it did get attention from the people who worked at the factory and warehouse that was refurbishing TVs, and now I've moved on to working with Taxes for the state government in the state I reside, and it still gets that "wow a Mercedes" comment from people who don't realize my family didn't even pay $20k for the used thing. I even had a Tinder date that suddenly got excited when she saw me pull up in it, because she was from a low-income family and didn't realize they made cars for people who want to overpay for gasoline (yes I scored but I don't think the GLK350 deserves all the credit for that). It's a nice car to drive and ride. I appreciate it because it exists for me right now, and is aging better than the old beaten up 2001 Chevy Venture van which my dad destroyed the interior of because he's an ogre and treats objects like Shriek would (feels bad because that car got me through college), or the 1995 Fleet-wood Cadillac that my sister destroyed and has its wheels off in a garage while the roof rots off, or that Lincoln Navigator my parents spent years trying to get running again. Cars they touch turn to milk. I'm going to ride this magical half-German, half-Mexican gift horse as long and hard as I can while longingly looking at Jeep Gladiators on the road, then forgetting about it because those cost way too much. It's a perfectly boring car, for my perfectly boring job, and I wouldn't ask for much more.
I’m a mechanic and own one as my family hauler. They’re really good cars, I think the GLC was a downgrade. They’re relatively reliable and easy to work on. The only issues I had was the idler pulley broke off (which was a simple 5 min repair), the the tailgate release motor doesn’t work but I never bothered fixing it as I barely load the back and I own other cars to use if I have to.
my only memory of these vehicles is that one time a girl came into my oil change shop and spent $2000 on a set of michelins using 20s and i almost got fired for miscounting the massive bank deposit i had to make
The GLK is a future classic - mark my words. The whole "looking wealthy without knowing what wealth is" and unnecessary SUVs based off of car platforms that give the appreance of prestige is what the market wants right now. This is especially true of German and American brands, and will continue for another few years until the customers that dealers currently prey on with $1k/mo. leases run out of credit. The GLK is not only a symbol of 2010 engineering, but a foreshadowing to late 2010s and 2020s mindless consumerism.
The dude can SING! In the spirit of 2010, I'm off to pay $.99 for the download on iTunes and then sync it to my iPod. You know, the good one with the best audio chip. My eBay "want to buy" for the U2 red one hasn't come in yet.
I still see these driving around my area with decent regularity but I've never put any more thought into them than "oh it's just the small mercedes SUV". The exterior styling is fine, and imo by the time they stopped making these in, what, 2015? It looked less out of place than some other models that old. As for the interior, it gives me very strong early 2000s Cadillac Art and Science vibes. If you covered up the mercedes badge, showed me a drivers seat POV shot and told me it was a Cadillac SRX I would've taken your word for it. I like it, in a "This would've been a fantastic rental car seven years ago" sort of way
The one thing I do like about these is that if you cross the centerline, the steering wheel will vibrate and it will make a turn. I think this is very important for the type of people who drive these, because they are probably Floridian to say the least.
I’ve always liked the GLK for the simple fact that’s it’s basically a W204 C Class on stilts. My mom had one forever, she got hers with super low mileage just off lease. She drove it forever until she got rear ended during the winter on the highway. She misses it still, now having a Lexus RX and hating it. Also, these still “exist” today, now called the GLC lol.
You say the GLK model was killed off in 2015, and while the name was ended that was due to MB restructuring the naming scheme for their SUVs, the GLK became the GLC to match it's C-class position, the ML became the GLE, and the GL became the GLS to match the E and S classes. Also that 7 speed is a standard torque converter automatic except in later AMG cars that replaced the TC with a wet clutch.
I've rebuilt a lot of Benzes, and I can tell you... this was around the beginning of them becoming disposable GARBAGE, even mechanically. The transfer case is built into the transmission of these... so if one breaks, it's ALL getting replaced. At least til about 2005-2007, most models were dead simple and modular (mechanically)
