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Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:55 pm
by rpaoness
I happened to call the Vernon dealer I bought the GLS550 from about the windshield and when I asked about GLA’s he mentioned he’s not a fan and recommends the GLCs instead. He called me later today and said he won the auction on two GLCs, with 101k-105k mi and would let me know when they’re in.
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:19 am
by kevm14
I don't know how much I value that opinion. I mean I generally prefer more premium platforms, too, but for your usage the GLA seemed to fit. The GLA the lightest, most efficient and cheapest option with a hatch.
And, please: no vehicles with the BMW N20.....
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:59 am
by rpaoness
I'm not sure how to compare the FWD based dual clutch vs. the RWD based 9G tronic drivetrains... conventional rear wheel drive layout seems likely more robust, but I think 15% or so worse fuel mileage is "real"... I thought the GLCs were all V6 based, but they are turbo-4 also...
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:02 am
by rpaoness
The more useful trunk area of the GLC is appealing.
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:12 am
by rpaoness
He also mentioned he thought they'd be sub $14k - not sure if that will bear out.
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:01 pm
by kevm14
I would have bought that loaded, low mileage 2015 already.
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 1:04 pm
by rpaoness
I’ve been too busy installing a septic system to go check it out. Still available?
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 3:33 pm
by kevm14
No
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2025 8:13 am
by rpaoness
Can you tell which headlights this one has? Seems like a low price for a 2020, appears to have a sunroof I think?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... _code=null
Would 2020 have been LED lights for all?
I could drive through there tomorrow afternoon on my way home from Fitchburg.
Re: Extra car for teen drivers
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2025 5:54 pm
by rpaoness
The GLC’s don’t seem to get any price premium from a same-equipment gla. Fuel mileage plays that much into value? I can’t think why the smaller car wouldn’t be worth less…