We had this car for 1.5 years and it has been lovely. 2 oil changes, break pads and discs, light pulp and windshield wipers. Reasonable for a luxury car, relatively affordable
You forgot to mention the fun stuff like you cannot shut off the automatic annoying up and down volume on your radio and Bluetooth, seat recall is not momentary they are hold the button until the seat gets to the position you want, and don't forget the typical nonsense German engineering for ergonomics where are the between-seat glove box slides forward just enough to spill your coffee in the cup holder and how did I mention about the auto shut off feature for the motor that you cannot disable unless you push that button. I think you also forgot to mention about the parking brake that comes on whether you're on a hill or on a flat surface. You don't have a choice in the matter. There is so many other idiosyncrasies with this car as I can attest to
Maintenance cost goes with the installed technology. German cars are ahead of many other makers for that matter. If you want to lower maintenance costs, try to negotiate a maintenance package with the dealership before you sign anything. I got a 3 year free maintenance for my leased 2015 C300. BMW does not make you pay for it that's why they are more expensive
I love mine, yes it was steep at $42k but I'm doing a lease. Just wish I wanted for the keyless start option and had gotten snowtires in the deal. I have 2 years left to decided on keeping it or not, still very happy owning it and the market hasn't been flooded yet like the C-class market.
+Gazooo29 How did you score the free snowtires? My dealership wouldn't budge on the snowtires even though we opted for both premium packages and Keyless start and keyless go? Which dealership did you buy your GLA at?
Motormouth Ok thanks for your input! Here’s another decision, 2015 bmw m235i xdrive cpo $34k 23k miles or 2015 Porsche Macan S 34k miles cpo for $42k. It’s come down to these two vehicles!!!!!!
Mercedes specifically rips you off with their repair and maintenance costs. I have two friends who traded their Mercedes due to that and actually one of them traded it with for a Lexus.
It's a crossover with no trunk space o ly holds 1 suitcase cant even fit a carry on in there, so if your traveling with 4 ppl only 1 suitcase , found this out the hard way Christmas had either leave gifts home ppl home or luggage cant take all 3
Captain Carter In Eco mode the 7G gearbox is always hunting for lower revs. This car CONSISTENTLY gets 30+ mpg. In sport mode on the 250 the 7G gearbox is lethal. It's fast as hell.
+Amanda Mont You're right. Lexus used to have great luxury cars pre-2009. But now they've just copied other brands & made a mess of their entire range. Their declining sales figures compared to Merc & BMW are proof of this.
While I love love LOVE the interior job they did on the new C-class, and while admittedly the CLA/B/GLA class is quite similar, in does nothing for me. Plus they're uuuugly.
We had this car for 1.5 years and it has been lovely. 2 oil changes, break pads and discs, light pulp and windshield wipers. Reasonable for a luxury car, relatively affordable
You forgot to mention the fun stuff like you cannot shut off the automatic annoying up and down volume on your radio and Bluetooth, seat recall is not momentary they are hold the button until the seat gets to the position you want, and don't forget the typical nonsense German engineering for ergonomics where are the between-seat glove box slides forward just enough to spill your coffee in the cup holder and how did I mention about the auto shut off feature for the motor that you cannot disable unless you push that button. I think you also forgot to mention about the parking brake that comes on whether you're on a hill or on a flat surface. You don't have a choice in the matter. There is so many other idiosyncrasies with this car as I can attest to
The issue is you don’t how to work the car 💀 you can turn off the auto shut off
The GLA rocks no doubt... I love my car...
Mario Kart taught me this car existed, I remember when it came out everybody was confused about the crossover between Mario Kart and Mercedes
Maintenance cost goes with the installed technology. German cars are ahead of many other makers for that matter. If you want to lower maintenance costs, try to negotiate a maintenance package with the dealership before you sign anything. I got a 3 year free maintenance for my leased 2015 C300. BMW does not make you pay for it that's why they are more expensive
Why isn't driving television on youtube?
Do you prefer this car over 2015 LR Discovery HSE or 2016 Audi Q3?
I love this car hopefully will purchase this year 🙏🏽 I feel like it’s just a updated version of the old glk 350
Dont. The x1 and q3 are better
Ajay R they are all unreliable
Ajay R the xdrive on the x1 is shit and audi has alot of problems with the electrical components
Love your reviews! Keep up the excellent reviews :)
Hey, are you from Vancouver? That's where I'm from. I love your videos.
I love mine, yes it was steep at $42k but I'm doing a lease. Just wish I wanted for the keyless start option and had gotten snowtires in the deal.
I have 2 years left to decided on keeping it or not, still very happy owning it and the market hasn't been flooded yet like the C-class market.
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+Gazooo29 How did you score the free snowtires? My dealership wouldn't budge on the snowtires even though we opted for both premium packages and Keyless start and keyless go? Which dealership did you buy your GLA at?
+Gazooo29 And to add insult to injury the backup camera was discontinued February of this year.
Can u share common problems it has? Maintenance, cost and all
CLA =Sedan version of A-class, GLA= Crossover version of A. They have some wheelbase and chassis.
Price??
like your sharper and sharper comments on cars.
Hey great video! Would you buy a 2015 bmw m235i or 2015 gla 45 amg? That’s my dilemma!!!! Both are cpo, low miles.
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Ok thanks for your input! Here’s another decision, 2015 bmw m235i xdrive cpo $34k 23k miles or 2015 Porsche Macan S 34k miles cpo for $42k. It’s come down to these two vehicles!!!!!!
Nice review, although my preference is the C class.
I am also quite curious about the GLK refresh.
This is gonna be my next car 🚗
Have you gotten the dream car yet?
Good review
The B class is for old men who no longer have testosterone and drive at 10-2 hand position
Mercedes and the other german cars rip you off BAD with the options. They still can't make reliable cars like lexus either.
Actually they are ripping u off by options and repairs
Mercedes specifically rips you off with their repair and maintenance costs. I have two friends who traded their Mercedes due to that and actually one of them traded it with for a Lexus.
what color is that?
Unpleasant Videos mountain grey. I have this one
i love my gla...
It's a crossover with no trunk space o ly holds 1 suitcase cant even fit a carry on in there, so if your traveling with 4 ppl only 1 suitcase , found this out the hard way Christmas had either leave gifts home ppl home or luggage cant take all 3
My lady got this car for 12k after taxes with only 1 previous owner and she put 5 k down I gotta admit is a pretty nice car
The BMW X1 is better in my opinion. The new X2 seems exciting too but I’ve never driven one.
😍 I want this car
So you’re saying it’s lacking power ?? Thanks !
I usually find Mercedes very boring to look at. I really like this one.
Great review as always. Thanks.
How does it compare to a Toyota Tercel?
+Farting On Stuff Much, much better in fact....
Better in every way except maintenance costs
I love the way in drives..GLA 250
Is this car SUV or not??
Thanasis Asimakopoulos It’s a crossover SUV
CUV
Sports mode
Nice.
Maine reason am staying away from MB is that 7G gearbox not responsive even pensioner think they slow,
Currently best gearbox on market is DSG VW/Audi
Captain Carter In Eco mode the 7G gearbox is always hunting for lower revs. This car CONSISTENTLY gets 30+ mpg. In sport mode on the 250 the 7G gearbox is lethal. It's fast as hell.
B450 AMG anyone?
the dashboard looks so cheap!!
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+kolyan1980 подарите? :)
Инвиктус em I own a gla and the this thing is awesome so don't judge
Spike ball Productions they suck
Interior looks not good
your grammar looks not good
***** I'm not talking to you
***** lol that makes no sense. Nice try
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Wow they copied Mazda with their nav screen.
LEXUS???? you cannot compare a Mercedes to a lexus....a lexus is a TOYOTA product - and economy cheap car!!! CRAP
+Amanda Mont Cheap car the Lexus? Lawl.... You don't have any idea if you are saying that Toyota is cheap. See ya at the repair shop.
You're clueless..
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You're replying to the wrong person.
+Amanda Mont You're right. Lexus used to have great luxury cars pre-2009. But now they've just copied other brands & made a mess of their entire range. Their declining sales figures compared to Merc & BMW are proof of this.
+Brad Lenze Merc is not a good car, it's a great car....
While I love love LOVE the interior job they did on the new C-class, and while admittedly the CLA/B/GLA class is quite similar, in does nothing for me. Plus they're uuuugly.
This looks so cheap.
Awful car. Nobody really knows what it's trying to be. Totally agree that the normal B class just makes more sense in all ways
My parents like them because it has more ground clearance yet still a low roofline
Awesome review...just and ugly car...sorry!
GLA 250 all the way, fuck B Class, it looks ugly as hell
+imkool0316 old B class was even worse (old women cars XD)
+Pier Andrew Cariaggi The original B is terrible to drive
Nice.
Nice.