Used 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Consumer Reviews
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1K mile review
250 4 matic sport package. Pros: great looking car, fun to drive, good mpg's, stylish interior, 4 year warranty w/ roadside assistance included, safety features, coldest air conditioning I have ever felt and lastly with awd option it goes through any weather condition in style ; ) Cons: price with all the options, back seat leg room for taller passengers and suspension is a little stiff on bumpy roads. Overall I'm very pleased with my GLA.
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Steering Wheel Module
When I first bought this car, I was in love with it! Within the first 2 months of driving it, an error popped up on my dash. The dealership told me that my steering wheel module was not working and that the part was on back order, coming from Europe (30 days). You can imagine my disappointment. If that part is on back order you think to yourself, this must happen a lot! I'm almost second guessing buying a Mercedes.
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Eye candy - but rough ride
Pros: sporty style, very comfortable front seats, fantastic engine power/acceleration, easy set cruise control, above average fuel economy. Cons: terrible road noise, very bumpy ride almost to the point that you feel no shock cushioning, poor weather stripping allows excessive amount of rain/moisture/dirt around interior door casing (bring towels to the car wash), awkward door lock handle interferes with elbow room, small window makes reaching ATM and drive thru difficult without hitting your head, very expensive run flat tires, uncomfortable rear seats. This is my first MB and I expected much more of a smooth and quiet ride.
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Want to drive it all day!!
I have had my GLA for two months now and like it more and more each day. It's a little quirky to get used to driving at low speeds. But once you get a feel for it, the experience is very good. It's truly an enjoyable car to drive. Find myself thinking of excuses to go places just for the chance to drive it. Drove my GLA in one of the worst snow storms I have been in and it handled perfectly. This was due to the all wheel drive and great overall feel of the road you get from the steering. My first bens and won't be my last!
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Very Satisfied
We have had the car about 9 months and a couple things stand out. First, it takes some getting used to when driving in that it seems bigger than it is. This is due to the high hood line. It also has some challenging blind spots which require an extra level of attention. However once you get used to it, all is fine. The ride is good. Perhaps the transmission is a bit sluggish particularly if you are just lazying around, and the ride a bit hard, but again once you get used to it. I expect German cars to feel the road more than mushy Japanese SUVs. When compared to the Lexus NX, I would say the NX is a luxury ute and the GLA more a sport ute. Interior wise it is small, slightly smaller than my old Audi A3 hatchback. So if you are planning to carry a bunch of stuff/passengers, not the car. What is most interesting however, are the regular looks and comments we get. OK, our car is bright red so it attracts a bit of attention but strangers regularly comment on how nice it looks. Not just the color, but the whole package. I particularly like the looks of rear end. Even 9 months later I still think it is a nice looking car when compared to other SUVs. Would I buy it again: If the Macan got better gas mileage I might answer that differently, but until then, Yes without a doubt.
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