2013 mercedes glk 250 bluetec problems. TDIClub Forums 2019-04-23
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Runflat tires to me are the only negative. I have had some problems with the diesel system. The must haves were the premium 1 package with sun roof. Unfortunately they didn't want to offer anything for my R320 on trade or it would have been an easy sale. I don't know much about the 2. All this stuff does is help with emissions, to have it disable the car is just moronic.
2013 Mercedes
Recommend filters from Amazon if you can find. Mercedes sales in Hagerstown, Maryland was outstanding with every detail of our purchase. See the two model years compared. Parts are currently not available. Back seat is a little cramped for adults and the cargo area is limited but for just two retired people that have no pets and don't haul the kids very much its great. Software problem requiring some type of change. Service could not find anything wrong! I took one out for a test drive when they were released, so nice to drive on rough roads and plenty of power for what it is, wish all of them had the 4 cyl instead of the 3.
2013 Mercedes
This means run flat tires. If you run low on the ad blu juice, it will give you a warning of a certain number of starts before it shuts down. I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. According to Mercedes, 0-to-60 mph comes in 6. The recall is expected to begin in May 2017. Downsides for some would be somewhat cramped second row seating and limited storage capacity behind the second row seats. Happening again 1 week later and need to bring back to dealership.
2013 Mercedes
Most stress free car buying I have ever had. Every drive is a delight- even though I am still a soccer mom transporting one more fledgling with sweaty cleats. It's too early to know how good these cars will be. Inside, the shifter has moved from the console to the steering column, the air vents have been restyled, and burled wood now spans the dashboard. But then friends who bought Subarus and Hyundais haven't had problems either.
2013 Mercedes
Other reviewers mentioned the Economy button and the whole system of having the car shut off every time you stop. It was the diesel that sold us. It was the diesel that sold us. Data Unavailable Third Leg Room in. But if called upon, it does have the ground clearance and skid plates for modest off-roading, as well as sure-footed all-weather driving. Doubt that's possible on this engine. The engine bares no resemblance to what you would find in a tractor like previous generations.
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The cargo area also includes coat hooks, bag hooks, a light and an extra power outlet. These are not cheap vehicles to keep on-the-road, other than their fuel economy, and even that doesn't get entirely mitigated by their unavoidable repair expenses as they age. Fold the rear seat down and that space more than doubles, to 54 cubic feet. Under the hood, the 3. If I restarted the engine, it worked fine until the next time. Steering is now electromechanically assisted rather than hydraulically assisted. Of course the warranty had long expired on it by then.
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I got a space saver spare to cover the run flat situation and unfortunately had to use it. What concerns me is the mechanical complications of the engine and the ad Blu system. Everything is complex these days so don't worry too much about it, run the best diesel fuel you can research, you want 50 cetane and a busy place with lots of volume, avoid anything over 5% bio diesel. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. The other big drawback is this ad blu tank goes where the spare tire would.
GLK 250
No complaints so far as quality is concerned. Many said that if it were annoying just hit the button and disable the economy switch. All this stuff does is help with emissions, to have it disable the car is just moronic. New exterior paint, upholstery and leather colors complete the 2013 updates. My '99 E300 bought new was a joy for a few years with no issues either, before it started costing big repair dollars. She's looking for something with more utility more golden retriever friendly than her 3 series. This is typically measured in liters 3.