Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV Consumer Reviews
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What a Luxury SUV Should Be
Mr. Jim, 04/07/2016
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl 7A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
We used to own a GMC Yukon XL Denali. That was a great roomy SUV but frankly it felt like driving a school bus around town, and long trips were kind of draining despite the fact the vehicle was roomy and comfortable. Our GL450 on the other hand has a little less room on the interior, but it is the best SUV I have ever driven. It steers and feels more like a big luxury sedan than a "truck". The seats are comfortable and look almost brand new on a car that is nearly 5 years old. There is plenty of room for our family of 5 and the third seat can be split or both side folded down to give cavernous storage room. The GL450 accelerates very well, brakes great and shifts smoothly. Some of the controls take a little getting used to and yes, it is a Mercedes so the maintenance can be a bit pricey. That said, we have had nothing major go wrong in the 2 plus years we have owned it. A couple of quirky things required fixing but were covered under the extended warranty we purchased. The GL450 has been really reliable and although the services can be costly, we always get a loaner and are treated with tremendous respect and courtesy by the Mercedes service staff. I think a lot of folks don't consider the loaner value when they complain about the cost of repairs. When I get our Ford or Buick fixed I'm usually out anywhere from $50-$100 to a rental car place. The GL450 looks great, is a safe and reliable luxury SUV.
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American All-Star
Zach Vannoy, 09/27/2010
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL550 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
After coming from 2011 "American" Escalade (Made in Russia)I have realized that I have been missing out on the Best SUV for the last 4 years. Since 2006 I have been buying a Cadillac Escalade for me, and a ESV for my wife. The GL provides a replacement for both. The third row is larger then the ESV's yet the car itself is smaller then the regular Escalade. Its far more easy to navigate around town, provides a better ride,has more passing power,and looks better in and out. Test drove the new Infiniti QX and the Lexus Lx. The third row seat in both of them were far smaller, and didnt handle as good. The Qx did have a nicer center row r, but was inferior elsewhere. Very Pleased overall.
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7 Months More Than Satisfied
Oregon Owner, 04/19/2024
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl 7A)
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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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