@@Norcalw204 i have a 2010 gl450 and I love it super reliable, only this gives issues is air suspension. Engine is a rock though, very solid. I dont understand why in newer mercedes they dont offer a brown dashboard its just beige seats with black dashboard.
I love the review, the navigation has saved me a few times when the iPhone doesn’t have signal. Slow as a snail, I agree. Other than that I love the design of this MB
I test drove the GLK,X5,JX,Q7, and was plan on testing ML, but I picked new 2014 Grand Cherokee. With all these luxury vehicles, you would have to get option packages for so many features. For example, power Lift gate is standard on my vehicle. I have all the features without breaking my bank.
When we took back our 2010 Lease last July for a 2012 C300 the NY Dealer showed us their entire inventory for the North East Region USA and not one C300 Sedan in the inventory had the lighting package. A few C350 Sedans and C Coupes had the Lighting package but that was it. Of the E & GLK Class we looked at as alternatives I would say 90% of those vehicles did not have Lighting Package. Even the sales guy was perplexed by that. However, the xenon option could be retrofitted for a hefty price.
Exactly! Its not about the lighting package. Its putting a halogen bulb in a reflector bowl that kills me. It makes the car look cheap no matter what car it is or what price.
Might as well buy a 2013 Lexus RX with all the options, despite having a FWD based layout and reliable features. This GLK will depreciate more than the RX will.
@Mathew Krampshin I understand that and I totally agree with you. I'm a hardcore Mercedes-Benz fan boy myself. However. The current standard choice of headlights they have for the C & GLK class is not exactly high quality.
I know I own a 2012 model but Benz don't sell their cars like that unless you special order it. 99% of the buyers of Mercedes Benz walks in talks to a dealer and he tells them what he has available in the dealership inventory. Sometimes chain dealerships that work together in a region will bring up the regional inventory list. For some reason since 2010 to the date of me writing this a lot of North East USA inventoried C, E and GLK Class do not come with Lighting Package.
@851995Stargate I'm in no way talking about Xenon headlights. I'm simply talking about rather than having clasp looking headlights in a reflector bowl, use projector bulbs like they have been doing up until the 2013 revamp
Wow, my wife and I love the styling of this vehicle and are thinking of getting one due to potential family size increasing. But after this review, I'm definitely thinking of looking elsewhere...BMW X1 xdrive35i M-sport?? Would rather have turbo anyway...
Could the 3G slowness be because of that massive brick wall in the background, most likely between the car and the closest cell tower? Howe many bars on the cell phone in that spot? Seems arbitrary and unscientific.
I don't think I have ever seen one of these on the road with the Xenon/LED headlight options. It baffles me... It's honestly the only cool thing about this car so why wouldn't you option it??
What I don't understand is why are these nav/app system in cars are so SLOW. That is when you can buy a $300 cellphone that has a far superior navi system with superior processing power. Today's cellphones make these system look like they're from the 90's. And they have the audacity to charge thousands for this shit!
Best car ever, super reliable. Had mine for 5 years and counting.
Molly Marie good stuff. It’s an awesome car. I clean mine twice a week minimum and do maintenance all the time
@@Norcalw204 i have a 2010 gl450 and I love it super reliable, only this gives issues is air suspension. Engine is a rock though, very solid. I dont understand why in newer mercedes they dont offer a brown dashboard its just beige seats with black dashboard.
Looks so much better in person you'll fall in love.
Man i miss Cooley's personality on this channel. He was the only reason why i watched car review on here.
I'm cracking up this guy is a trip lol Thanks for the honest review
I just love how Brian is direct and that he doesn't beat around the bush! Great!(:
I miss those videos. Brian Cooley was a real piece of work, but i respect that say it like it is..... 👌
i think every buyer in this class would appreciate a power liftgate and a panoramic roof...
this man is the best hands down right now.thanks mr cooley!
Finally the GLK has an interior that it should have had from day one.
LMFAO I luv his reviews they crack me up...lol "its like they ran out of money" lol
Cooley is awesome! Nice job, Brian!
Gotta love Brian's reviews :D
I love the review, the navigation has saved me a few times when the iPhone doesn’t have signal. Slow as a snail, I agree. Other than that I love the design of this MB
That was so funny when you started to fall a sleep! Once again a great review! Keep up the good work Brian!
This was my dream car but looks like I will have to dream about something else...
how’s your mini?
It might be reachable now?
I have never understood why everyone wants high def maps, like... just tell me when and where to turn like mapquest, ok?
0-60 time is much faster than what was said. It is 6.1 and under 6 if you know what you are doing.
yup
I test drove the GLK,X5,JX,Q7, and was plan on testing ML, but I picked new 2014 Grand Cherokee. With all these luxury vehicles, you would have to get option packages for so many features. For example, power Lift gate is standard on my vehicle. I have all the features without breaking my bank.
He is the Jeremy Clarkson of America
luv the honest review! thanks for sharing!
Infiniti I sure do! It is a gift & I luv it! Why would you say that I don't?
When we took back our 2010 Lease last July for a 2012 C300 the NY Dealer showed us their entire inventory for the North East Region USA and not one C300 Sedan in the inventory had the lighting package. A few C350 Sedans and C Coupes had the Lighting package but that was it. Of the E & GLK Class we looked at as alternatives I would say 90% of those vehicles did not have Lighting Package. Even the sales guy was perplexed by that. However, the xenon option could be retrofitted for a hefty price.
For a luxury brand the upgraded lights should of been standard but oh well at least now 10 years later almost all cars have led headlights
They've always been so reasonable with their option packages.
wow, I just found out about this guy and he is really good! Subscribing right now! Also, could you do some cheaper cars as well? Thanks!
There's a $1300 bi-xenon package, you didn't think they would give that to you as standard did you?
Classic Cooley review, Love this shit man. Need more Cooley in my day to day!
Exactly! Its not about the lighting package. Its putting a halogen bulb in a reflector bowl that kills me. It makes the car look cheap no matter what car it is or what price.
my man said..."take time to have a smoke" lol
Might as well buy a 2013 Lexus RX with all the options, despite having a FWD based layout and reliable features. This GLK will depreciate more than the RX will.
really pretty car!
Mercedes uses high quality headlamps. It's the leading luxury brand on the road today.
@Mathew Krampshin
I understand that and I totally agree with you. I'm a hardcore Mercedes-Benz fan boy myself. However. The current standard choice of headlights they have for the C & GLK class is not exactly high quality.
I know I own a 2012 model but Benz don't sell their cars like that unless you special order it. 99% of the buyers of Mercedes Benz walks in talks to a dealer and he tells them what he has available in the dealership inventory. Sometimes chain dealerships that work together in a region will bring up the regional inventory list. For some reason since 2010 to the date of me writing this a lot of North East USA inventoried C, E and GLK Class do not come with Lighting Package.
Good review. Very entertaining.
@851995Stargate
I'm in no way talking about Xenon headlights. I'm simply talking about rather than having clasp looking headlights in a reflector bowl, use projector bulbs like they have been doing up until the 2013 revamp
Brian do you think you could check out that new cadillac that has a nav. system advertised "Looks like a tablet."?
He still does Top 5s in Cnet On Cars.
This is Cooley's funniest review yet ^_^
the glk has been around since like 2007 u see them alot here... but the new model is gorgeous
How did they get a 0-60 time of 7.5 sec this can do it in under 6
I gave you a thumbs up for your review but I would get the Q5 any day
I wish he would’ve spoke about the leg room
What is it with Mercedes and the filament headlights?
Wow, my wife and I love the styling of this vehicle and are thinking of getting one due to potential family size increasing. But after this review, I'm definitely thinking of looking elsewhere...BMW X1 xdrive35i M-sport?? Would rather have turbo anyway...
Is this a good car for a 6'2" male? Been also considering the Q5 & Macan.
+SoLA489 Why would you even think about buying one of these ugly things over a Macan?
+NikoBell12 macan also cost three or 4 times more than this glk
@cnettv can you do the 2013 GL?
Love your reviews ! LMAO !
Who its daddy is? The rear end ends so fast you think they ran out of money? I like it. :)
Speak the truth Cooley.
What do you mean? The fact that they look weird/cheap?
Thumbs up kids cooley is awesome great work
Could the 3G slowness be because of that massive brick wall in the background, most likely between the car and the closest cell tower? Howe many bars on the cell phone in that spot? Seems arbitrary and unscientific.
Hilarious review! BRIAN PLZ TOUCH ON THE MATERIALS IN THE CARS TOO, WETHER THEY ARE CHEAP PLASTIC POORLY PUT TOGETHER ETC
I just love
How about reviewing the new 2013 Lexus ES 350?
This is the same v6 use in the ml. The ml weights about 4700lbs and the 0-60 time is 7.3. Why is glk weights only 4100 lbs but has 7.5 0-60 time?
How is this guy not on Top Gear?
Lmao I'm dying amazing review
Bi-xenons are available in the lighting package.
Free wheeling alternator? I've seen that Mazda started a trend with its new Close Loop technology. They should patent these things, seriously.
This was so funny😂
3:37 lol he posted about how slow the app system is.
Free wheeling alternator, direct injection, stop start technology and a seven speed auto and still only gets 19 city 26 highway ?
Love mine
This system made Acura's Navi look elite.. :/
Oh Wait. They ARE just not in terms of graphics.
funniest car tech ive ever seen
I don't think I have ever seen one of these on the road with the Xenon/LED headlight options. It baffles me... It's honestly the only cool thing about this car so why wouldn't you option it??
nah, it looks like it's more like a Patriot size, just slightly bigger but same platform I bet.
Brian!! :D
LOL.... "establishing data connection....(10 minutes later)... [still] establishing data connection"
@Saleen5000 TYPO, meant to say their old cars are way better, im a big W140 Fanboy!
Cadillac and Chevys are pretty good with LEDs.
game2heart ford is terrible... they just dimm
Wish I could have seen the start stop technology in the video instead of just hearing about it...
Cooley = Jeremy Clarkson of Tech!
Only Audi is successful with the LED lighting up front. Every other imitator just fails miserably especially M-B with the new G-Class LEDs in front.
The 3.5 liter V6 gets this 4100 pound shoe box up to 60 in about 7.5 sec?.. haha
What I don't understand is why are these nav/app system in cars are so SLOW. That is when you can buy a $300 cellphone that has a far superior navi system with superior processing power. Today's cellphones make these system look like they're from the 90's.
And they have the audacity to charge thousands for this shit!
That biker scared the shit outta me..
They changed it in the 2014 model
DO THE NEW G-CLASS BRAIN!! and some exotics
Maybe in the 80s and early 90s but not anymore.
@johnmerritt yeah their old cars ww
Your car reviews could be done with a dealers color brochure.
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Beam me up Scotty!
Listen to that engine murmur
and i thought these expensive cars are perfect and nice....
.....aka.. A JEEP! lol
That's supposed to say "cheap" not clasp
Thumbs up if you immediately went on Facebook to friend Cooley!
this car looks like a vold subaru forester to me
toyota entune works perfect...
7.5 seconds to 60?? isnt that worse than last years model by about a second?
at that price, i can get a late model Range Rover HSE fully loaded.
Pause at 7:04 What the?
2:17 WAKE UP
Give it 80,000 miles and you will be breaking the bank for a new transmission
Why do I always look at the time, and it is always 9:11!
Anyone else see an older Subaru Forester?
Didn't really seem to happy with this one
Lol
It actually isn't expensive
This did not age well.
Why?
Why is that?