Review of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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- Here's a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 review after about 2 years of ownership. Includes our impressions on the overall car as well as a few likes and dislikes. 2017 marked the first year of this version of the GLS 450 from Mercedes-Benz.
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Thanks for the great review, very nice color. Enjoy 👍🏻
Well this review Helped me so thank you
Very good review! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Good review.
Very helpful review 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Good information 👍
I’m buying my brothers 2017. Nervous. This video helped a lot
Glad to help. We just turned 56,000 miles on ours and no issues. That’s why you haven’t seen any repair videos on the Mercedes. Just normal service stuff.
I can't thank you enough for this video! I'm currently shopping for a GLS 550 and the maintenance and reliability had me worried but you really made things look easy and simple. Question please: Do you feel it's worth the extra money to get the increased HP & Torque of the GLS 550? And do you feel the ride quality of this vehicle is the best of any used luxury SUV? I've liked & subscribed and look forward to learning more from you on taking care of this vehicle. Take care! 😉👍
Thanks for subscribing! I like the look and power of the 550, but since this was for my wife and she cared more about the color than the horsepower, we went with the 450. That said, I don't know as much about the with the potential problems on the 550. As far as the rest of the car goes, no issues. That's one of the reasons I haven't been putting out GLS450 videos lately...nothing to fix.
As far as "is it worth the extra money to get the increased HP and torque" question...the answer would be YES if this car was for me. You have to put the 450 in "Sport" mode to get good throttle response and still no V8 sound with the V6. I do enjoy the fuel econpmy of the 450 though, probably thanks to the 9-speed transmission.
Hope that helps!
@@pinkcaddygarage267 Thanks for that great response! You have certainly convinced me to look for a well taken cared of 550. I live in a rural area of the Gulf Coast just outside of New Orleans and these GLS's are super rare down here..especially the 550. So wherever I buy it from I'll have to have it shipped to me and hope everything is good with it since I won't be inspecting in person and will have to trust the pictures, Carfax, and VIN info on what it's loaded with from a MB VIN deciphering website. This car is for my spouse..and due to crazy drivers in my area I want them in the toughest SUV with the best safety features available..and most people into cars tell me the 2017-19 GLS fits that bill at a price that's more reasonable than new. I hope you guys stay well and looking forward to more of your videos my friend. Thanks again!
I have the same model and years for one years. Still in am learning new features.
Like, Hold-Break on lights. On the lights, if you don't want to hold your feet on break, just press hard to break one time, and on the screen you will see HOLD. Remove your feet, it say there safe. Press gas and go🙂
Really? I'm going to have to go out and give that a try!
@@pinkcaddygarage267 I learned it last week from Mercedes Me app. And now I always use it. Really a good feature
I have talked to many people who were not aware of this feature! Thanks for mentioning it. @@fatihgul77
It’s time to tint the front driver and passenger windows to match the rear colored windows. The windshield should have 50 or 35 percent full tint!
There’s a lot of aftermarket 10 to 12 inch touchscreens with wireless Apple CarPlay and and Android Auto that’s easy to install. 😊
We still have a factory tint on ours. We have iPhones so the factory CarPlay work great, not sure about the android support on the factory unit.
Great thanks! Do you have any experience or suggestions with how to get to the center touchpad to replace it? Mine has cracked and I need to figure out how to actually get to the touchpad to remove it. Thanks
Good question! Ours has a crack as well. It is apparently a design flaw becasue there are a huge number of cars with this problem. From what I can gather so far, you can replace the whole touchpad as a unit by removing the console insert and other trim. The bad news is that I haven't been able to source the replacement online, either through Mercedes or Amazon, etc. Website says "Discontinued Product", which makes no sense given the car is 4 years old. I'll continue to search for solutions.
Here is a pretty decent video of a touchpad replacement on an E-Class th-cam.com/video/M4c4kD7VVyY/w-d-xo.html
You have a nice head of hair sir ...(lucky bastard) 😂
Thanks...gets a little thinner (and grayer) every day tho!
🙏 I bought this car too, about the same mileage and price but a different model I think. Mine doesn’t have running boards. You guys did a great job explaining the features, thank you. My automatic seats scare the heck out of me, lol. My car has always been kept in my garage, about three different times now I hear a hissing sound when I close a door, like air escaping. I’m afraid there’s a leak somewhere. 🤔 I didn’t renew a MB warranty and now I’m scared. Any advice on that subject, MB warranty or just maintenance and repairs as needed 🤷♀️
So far, about three years, this car has been completely trouble free. Only has needed normal maintenance. On the hissing sound, you could have the automatic door closure they can make a little bit of noise. I had that on a CL class Mercedes earlier although I don’t remember it making much noise. Otherwise you can live with it until it gets bad enough so that something will stop functioning and then you can diagnose a repair.
As long as you have plenty of money, you have nothing to fear.
Thank you for your videos! I am just wondering where is the power steering reservoir on this vehicle
Hi Billy, sorry it took me so long to answer but I am just now doing the “B” service on our Mercedes. And checking the book there is no indication that power steering fluid needs to be checked or replaced on the GLS450. I’m pretty sure this is due to the fact that it most likely has electric power steering instead of hydraulic.
@@pinkcaddygarage267 thank you so much for the reply!
@@pinkcaddygarage267 thank you
Hi! Are you planning to do a spark plug change video?
Yes, it’s currently running so well I’ve been convincing myself to delay the plug change. Going to have to do it fairly soon though.
I have the same model same year currently having issue with TPMS Sensor just replaced rear, but still getting error...have you had this issue?
Not yet.
Would you mind checking to see if the turn signal lever has lights inside so you can see the lever and controls at night? I have this same car and I think mine used to light up but no longer does. Mercedes is telling me that it never did.
OK, I just did a check. The gearshift lever does light up when the headlights are on but the turn signal stalk side does not.
I've had similar thoughts on this same subject before (regarding other lights)
should I go by mileage for a oil change or when the vechilce says I need a service. I have been going my milage
It appears to me that the vehicle is keeping track of both. At times, it will tell me I need an oil change in a certain amount of days, and at others it will say a certain amount of miles. Other people say they don't like to go so many miles between oil changes, but so far I've always followed the schedule the vehicle has suggested.
The dealership suggested to have two year maintenance plan for my 2019 GLS450 with 45k miles for $4000. Is it worth it? They said the service a will cost $1700 each time. Your thoughts? Thanks
Seems expensive to me based on my experience with our car. However, I had a CL55 previously that needed over $10,000 repairs in 18 months. Your call.
Nice vehicle, I'm in the market for a similar one!!
There are quite a few out there but at the moment used car prices seem pretty sky high.
Is GLS reliable car ? I mean what is common problems you faced during your experience with GLS .? Do you recommend it for daily use car ?
It has been perfectly reliable since we bought it 2 years ago. No repairs, only normal maintenance so far.
Go with the GLS 550 if you want it for a long term.
Have you changed the transmission filter on the 9g tronic?
I have not. I took it to our independent European car shop in the neighborhood that I’ve used for years and even so It cost over $1000 to get it done. You really need a lift and the pump set up to do that job correctly. I just didn’t have the confidence at the time.
@@pinkcaddygarage267 I wouldnt recommend mucking with transmission - I had a shop change transmission oil on a toyota camry and a month later the transmission broke. it only had 50000 miles
@@amirkazemi2517 Well, you need to change the fluid and filter occasionally. I had the Euro shop that used to service my Countach do the Mercedes transmission service. It ran a little over $1,100 and took about 4.5 hours. They were going slowly because it was their first 9g tronic to service. That was about 6,000 miles ago with no issues.
Do u guys have any problems with air suspension
None yet, at 66k miles so far.
I have got to say your review is much more helpful than what is out there. I am also looking to buy a GLS, just don't know if a 2017 is a good year to buy.
Thank you again.
Thank you. 2017 through 2019 should be similar. Seems to be a pretty solid platform so far!
@@pinkcaddygarage267 is the 550 a non-turbo V-8?
If so, does that mean better potential reliability of engine, since there are no turbos that can fail?
Great video. Thank you.
@@perrywiggins6567 I believe the GLS 550 is a 4.7 L V-8 BiTurbo. So not sure that that is any more or less reliable than the V-6 version.
@pink caddy garage
I did my auto start and it was just under 10 seconds. And I'm further away in my house than you were to your vehicle.
Same model and yr as yours.
Dang, mine takes forever. Never under a minute and usually longer.
@@pinkcaddygarage267 It may be where you are. I would try it in different places you go. Mall, supermarket, work and see what the time difference is.
@@pinkcaddygarage267 Let me say, I subscribed to your channel because you have a lot of tips to help save money on this vehicle. Thank you for sharing and please continue to do so!
@@bigwilito will do! I have a feeling it’ll be brake pads and rotors next.
I let a buddy use my car while traveling for work, I started mine from upstate NY and the car was parked in Florida. Snowing where I was and the mb app told me it was a comfortable 74 where it was.
That girl is adorable
Funny: She says she's 5'3" as if she's apologizing for being a giantess.
Is this available?
not yet.
im looking at a 2017 for $33000
Looking at a gl63 so I can burn rubber with the 4 kids!
Sale to me
Going to keep this one for a while
Ok sir my budget $14000 cash
@@anandbaswani Well, we aren’t selling it yet so just hang onto your money.
comfort mode sucks no pick up
I agree...first thing I do is put it in Sport Mode
You do know you can literally just press panick on the Mercedes key 🔑 and it will start right away
Hmmm, seems like I’d get lights and horn as well?
No you don’t hold panic you literally just tap panic
Cool, I give it a try!
Nope, I just went out and tried it....from what I'm reading that is apparently a $700 aftermarket option you can have installed on a 2017-2019 GLS. Let me know if you know differently and I'll keep researching.
MB tex. Not leather!
MBTex sometimes, but not always. This car was built with option code #210A-Leather, sub code 215A-Leather Beige. Of course, they could be like most cars built today, partial leather and partial synthetic.
Sorry guys, no full leather there. You have MBTex. No one will fault you for not noticing - for as long as you appear to have been alive, MBTex looks, feels and behaves like leather, and is indestructible. Best of all, wash with water and dish soap, should it ever be dirty. The overwhelming majority of GLS' will have MBTex rather than leather.
Thanks for the info but this particular Mercedes was ordered with option code 215A(leather - beige) about a $1600 option.
There are now several websites where you can input your Vin number and get a re-creation of the build sheet showing what options the car actually had when built.
damnnnnnnn she is in her late 20's .... and he is inches late 50's lol wow
Father/Daughter
Ugh don’t be rude
What is that mean? Have respect.
Miles per gallon. WHY NOT KILOMETERS PER LITRE!! It annoys me so bad!
ok then...
City 14.9 L/100km
Highway 11.2 L/100km
Nice review, thank you. I've owned this car for almost two years and I love it. I have the SAME color and it still looks like new! I bought it at around 70K miles (it was a lease) and I've put almost 25K on it with no issues. Hopefully my input will add value to your review for those considering this car.
FWIW, there are also cup holders in the doors on the second row seat. When I first got the car, I really wanted a touch screen, which we have had in all our Fords. Now I actually prefer the controls in the mercedes. I find it helps me keep my attention on the road since I can control the screen with my arm on the center console vs reaching over to touch the screen. You can still use voice controls with Apple CarPlay for calls and such, so the lack of touch screen is really not an issue.
One thing that has made a HUGE difference in comfort for this car is the tires. I switched from the Pirelli that came on the car to the Continental Cross Contact and it was a real game changer. The Continentals feel like floating on a cloud and it makes all the difference on long trips. Totally worth the investment.
The off road capability performed just great on the beach in Florida. I took it out every day for a week with zero issues whatsoever. I watched.a LOT of folks get stuck in the sand and have to dig out and get towed. This car barely made an impression and stayed right on top of the sand the whole time.
I recently drove a 2021 Ford Explorer rental car in California for almost a week. While there are features in the Ford I love, I noticed right away the pickup on the highway is way better in my Merc. For repairs, I use a local mechanic who specializes in foreign cars. He's very reasonable, and I sometimes feel like he's under charging me LOL. Definitely avoid the dealership at all costs.
The remote start with MBrace is just plain STUPID and it's shocking that they haven't done anything to improve it. Another small thing I don't like is that the rear tailgate is pretty high, and I need a stool to climb up and down and sit on it (unlike the Ford, which is easily accessible from the ground with no climbing). For reference, I'm 5'5".
Lastly, a question. Do you have any advice on removing one of the second row seats? I found where the bolts are but I want to know how to disconnect the power source without breaking it or doing damage for when I reinstall the seat. I actually found this channel when I was searching for a video on how to do that.
Thanks again for this review. Cheers!
Mary, thanks for your well-thought-out comments! It's getting to be time for tires for our GLS so I appreciate the recommendation. I have never removed the rear seats, so I don't have any good information for you on that one. Typically, if you loosen the front bolts and remove the rearward bolts, you can lean the seat forward some and disconnect any electrical connections. Maybe someone will chime in.
This car is a POS. My headlight cracked and this resulted in a cascade of error messages that culminated in the power steering not working and I cannot drive it now. Wow!! Do NOT buy it unless you live close to a dealership.
Probably true of most European cars these days
So you still have it? How many miles and any issues?
@@MrStangdawg we still have it, 77,000 miles with zero issues so far, maintenance only.
@@MrStangdawg Yes, I still have it. I have spent $4k on the rear suspension. New compressor, valve block, new shocks. I bought the vehicle in 2021 with 70k miles. Most recently, the headlight lens cracked, letting moisture into the LED light. The light quit working, then the other headlight quit working. Finally the car became undrivable because the power steering stopped working. I ordered a new headlight ($1600) with replacement module ($300) and a regulator ($400) and the car is at a body shop getting the headlight installed. I have my fingers crossed that once the headlight issue is resolved, it will restore the power steering. It is a fun car to drive, but there are about 1 million things that could go wrong. Typical German over-engineering. Oh, and did I mention that the windshield is cracked now? Not the car's fault, but that will be another $1k.