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Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not an SUV guy and I LOVE it!

Ernie, 04/29/2010
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was to be my wife's car, as I have my BMW 650 - yes, quite a contrast in style to my demise. Great driving car, roomy, responsive and OK - I can open up the Sun roof to get that convertible feel, as I do on my 650.

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5 out of 5 stars

Handles like a car, not an SUV.

Jerry, 09/07/2009
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Outstanding build quality and looks. This SUV has no body roll around high speed turns which is amazing for a vehicle of this weight. It really does stay glued to the road. Love the new chromed out roof racks, fog lights and skid plates that now come standard. Consider 3 zone climate when ordering. Standard seats are outstanding so don't waste money on leather. Premium 1 package is perfect.

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1 out of 5 stars

WARNING STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM THE MB.GL 550

Carlos foxs, 04/19/2019
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL550 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful

Well. Well worst car in the planet. My radio stop working after few days. My rear window panel we're the door close had a water and air leak. . My passenger front seat window motor broke.. how the he'll can a car have all this problems with only 50k on it?? I reach my breaking point when my airbags when out.. that was it for me. I am 100% Done with MB..is just a name this cars are crap.. same crap BMW.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car owned

Carlos, 11/26/2009
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL350 BlueTEC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

We own a 2009 SL and now the new 2010 GL Bluetec. This SUV has many of the excellent quality features of the SL. Get the P2 package ! You really want keyless start and HK sound system. In City the car is actually more fuel efficient than reported 21-22 miles per gallon and 22- 24 on Highway. This is the best SUV on the market !

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5 out of 5 stars

7 Months More Than Satisfied

Oregon Owner, 04/19/2024
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl 7A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We bought a 2011 GL-450 with 149K, one owner, and a CarFax showing all maintenance completed like clockwork at a Mercedes dealer for thr life of the vehicle. Some interesting maintenance history (replace fuse box, etc.) and we did go in understanding the “pay-to-play” concept that comes with a Mercedes. We’ve budgeted $80 p/month for repairs hoping the sinking find stays ahead of any problems. That being said, we’ve had the truck now for just over 7-1/2 months, have had no mechanical issues, and so far have over $800 in the maintenance sinking fund. We’ve driven the truck just over 5K and we have been really enjoying it. The truck is like new. All equipment works perfectly, the body has barely a small scratch anywhere and no bumps. The white paint is luminescent on a sunny day, the leather seats are infinitely adjustable and so comfortable, the engine has plenty of power, the standard sound system is very good, and it is a pleasure to drive. It is a very agile vehicle for being as large and heavy as it is, rides smooth always, and has very minimal road noise. For 7 months, our GL-450 has been our dream car.

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