Extra car for teen drivers

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rpaoness
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I happened to call the Vernon dealer I bought the GLS550 from about the windshield and when I asked about GLA’s he mentioned he’s not a fan and recommends the GLCs instead. He called me later today and said he won the auction on two GLCs, with 101k-105k mi and would let me know when they’re in.
kevm14
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I don't know how much I value that opinion. I mean I generally prefer more premium platforms, too, but for your usage the GLA seemed to fit. The GLA the lightest, most efficient and cheapest option with a hatch.

And, please: no vehicles with the BMW N20.....
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I'm not sure how to compare the FWD based dual clutch vs. the RWD based 9G tronic drivetrains... conventional rear wheel drive layout seems likely more robust, but I think 15% or so worse fuel mileage is "real"... I thought the GLCs were all V6 based, but they are turbo-4 also...
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The more useful trunk area of the GLC is appealing.
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He also mentioned he thought they'd be sub $14k - not sure if that will bear out.
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I would have bought that loaded, low mileage 2015 already.
rpaoness
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I’ve been too busy installing a septic system to go check it out. Still available?
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No
rpaoness
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Can you tell which headlights this one has? Seems like a low price for a 2020, appears to have a sunroof I think?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... _code=null

Would 2020 have been LED lights for all?

I could drive through there tomorrow afternoon on my way home from Fitchburg.
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The GLC’s don’t seem to get any price premium from a same-equipment gla. Fuel mileage plays that much into value? I can’t think why the smaller car wouldn’t be worth less…
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