I'm honestly at a loss for words with how Mercedes has handled the issues we've had with our $150k SUV. At this point we are 100% done with Mercedes and will NEVER buy another ever again. We are going to start shopping for a new SUV to replace our Mercedes. If you've got any suggestions we'd be happy to hear them.
Pity that Benz came back to u with that news, but, unless the State Laws, specifically would require them to, Benz won’t take your car back ( which is a pity & sucks & I 💯 agree with u that they r stupid to not do this for customers like yourselves etc ) because sooo many of their cars have problems nowadays, they can’t afford to take back soooo many of their vehicles ! Benz do have a poor reputation nowadays ! The GLC 63 S Coupe is a great car, but once u lose confidence with a vehicle ( which u have ) it’s best to get rid of it… Further things will go wrong / happen with it, and more visits to the Dealership will get hugely annoying… Replacement vehicle ? Take a V8 Defender for a drive or a V8 Range Rover Sport. Audi RSQ8 is similar to an Urus… Your R8 still looks fantastic And, love all the cats.. Cheers. 👍
Started off with a shitty morning...literally😂and then received shitty news from Mercedes, but at least it ended with a good night by the fire with my fur babies🐾🥰
I would suggest Lexus GX 550 as your daily. It’s basically a Toyota Land Cruiser with luxury exterior/interior and better engine than the actual Land Cruiser itself. You’ll get the Toyota reliability, way bigger interior than the Merc, and you can go light off-roading if you desired. Lastly (and most importantly), you can easily afford the GX if you can afford 6 figures on a SUV. Whatever you decide on, I hope you guys will be happier and get better treatment than Mercedes.
I had 3 Mercedes EQS’s because one was flooded by Hurricane Ian. I liked the 2023 Mercedes EQS 450+ car but had issues with it, entire computer system was replaced at 1700 miles. I liked the car so much I replaced it with another 2023 EQS 450+ which had computer problems starting within 3 miles of the dealership. They were never able to find the problem, I contacted Mercedes after the same 3rd service for the same thing. They finally told me I could replace the car with the same model. I decided maybe I would have better luck with an EQS 580 model….similar computer issues which could never be fixed. I decided to trade for a gas engine car thinking that maybe it was an electric issue because the car was electric. BMW would only give me half of the MSRP value of the car with less than 5000 miles so he told me to go back to Mercedes. I took a significant loss from Mercedes (not as bad as trading at BMW) so I bought a E450 gas engine model. I was assured by the dealer that I wouldn’t have any electrical issues. NOT SO!! Mercedes has multiple different electrical issues which they do not know how to fix. I have friends with different models but similar systems and they all don’t work properly. I traded the 2024 E 450 for a BMW…amazingly everything works! My wife bought a BMW and everything on her car works as it should. It is a pleasure to be rid of all of my Mercedes!!!!!!!!!! I won’t purchase another one of their products.
Thank god our AMGs have been flawless. My G63 never an issue, my GT63S so far nothing but fun, my wife has a GLE 63 only 6 months old fingers crossed nothing starts going wrong.
@ I agree 100% MB should have bought it back without hesitation, I too would be pissed if they didn’t buy mine back after all the crap you went through. Customer service is everything. And for there lack of taking care of a customer for a legitimate issue that is the fault of MB/AMG they lost a customer and more than likely many potential future customers after watching your video. I had to sue GMC Last year when my GMC Denali 2500 Duramax engine blew up, of course they tried to get away with not doing much other than replacing the engine, I didn’t want the truck after the engine replacement. In the end they paid me and bought it back. If not for hiring an attorney GM would not have done anything except replace the engine. Good luck moving forward.
My daily driver is an '03 S55 AMG, been running great and still has lots of power even compared to today's newer vehicles. The M113K engine is one of Mercedes best/bullet proof engines.
My husband and I were strict Mercedes owners. Until I got my glc and we had to take it in idk how many times. Then we switched to BMW. I love my BMW. We have had 5 of them and they are amazing! In between I had a ranger rover land rover and I’ll tell you. I was never so disappointed!
I had 3 Mercedes in the past and i told my wife that we are never buying Mercedes for the similar experience you just went through. They are poorly made and intended not to last . They are good looking but i will not make the same mistake again. Cut your losses.
After 2018, Mercedes was never the same, as there were way too many changes to the company. The only good model still being made is the G63. I have 160,000 km on mine, and I haven’t had any issues, apart from tires, brakes, oil changes, and the battery. There was also a sensor replacement for the intake, but that was covered under warranty.
I too had been a Mercedes only owner for 12 years with 6 models. Maintenance costs and lack of reliability caused me to move to another brand. I purchased a new Porsche SUV in 2022 and after 30 months traded due to crazy repair costs in which had I been informed I wouldn’t have acquired. For instance, condensation leak in passenger side developed and after 25 months with only 23K miles online be told the repair would be at my expense-yeah, totally shocked to learn!! The sunroof drains have to be or recommended be cleaned annually at a cost of $800. I argued it was a design flaw and Porsche should either redesign or perform the cleaning at their expense. The first 2 years service was to be included with oil change every 10K miles. However, the service does not cover/include all manufacture recommended service. The upcoming 30K service was going to cost $4500-$4700 so I reluctantly traded it. I’ve never bought car off the lot and always order with my personal preferences. I ordered’25 BMW X5 M Sport and am blown away amazed how much better it is than the Porsche. As much as I enjoyed having the Porsche name pate in my garage, the BMW is the best German made vehicle-in my opinion. Best of luck to you!!
Jaret I would first by far recommend a Lexus SUV if you want precision craftsmanship and reliability but I think you really want something From Europe for whatever reason. You have a lot less depreciation you’re taking a lot of losses in your vehicles but that’s your choice my friend you would have less loss in the Lexus depreciation. If I was gonna buy from Europe I would buy a Porsche is the only brand I would buy all the high-end. Who do you guys have picked for the Super Bowl win??
I’m sorry to hear your bad experience. I also own a 2023 AMG GLE 63 S Coupe and it’s being a wonderful car with virtually zero issues (coming after a 2021 BMW X6 M Competition). I love my Mercedes and will continue enjoying it!
I’ve a few year old GLE450, and maybe we lucked out - no issues! We have the right options and travel long distances with it. My daughter just got the new Range Rover P530 long version and we were quite impressed with all the features, ride, 4.0 V8, 23” wheels. Good option for yall
Many years ago I had a Z3 BMW where they couldn't fix the roof leak. I reached out through the CEO office and said I was going to file a lemon law if they didn't help this go away. They took the car back and I ordered a new 3 series coupe. While that car was being built, they let me drive a 5 series. I reach out to MB CEO office. He has a guy on staff to make things go away.
My husband and I have purchased seventeen, yes seventeen new Mercedes Benz and we while we have had issues back in 1999 with a AMG GT Coupe lease that kept in the shop for five weeks we have had NO OTHER PROBLEMS! I have to think you’ve just got a 🍋.
We bought a new C class not because of how nice they look and drive but because the dealer gave us a huge discount of 10k off we cant refuse. I pray night and day since then that nothing will break. That was 2017 forward to today nothing major has happened yet (knock on wood!). It still drives fabulous and handles absolutely amazing. The paint still looks brand new like the day it came out of the factory. The trick is not to buy a tech heavy mercedes, go as basic as possible so there are fewer things to break. Either that or my prayer is working. Lol
Don’t feel too bad, I bought a EQS 580 for $140k. 2 years later it’s worth $50k on trade in!!! Mercedes is losing their asses on the electric side so it’s no surprise they denied it.
I’m not a fan of mine either. My wife has a 2024 GLS 63. Makes noise when you turn the wheel, sounds like ball joints or something. It has 603hp but my x5 with 523ho feels for powerful and def more responsive. We had the GLS 580 and upgraded to the 63 but def not worth the extra $60k. Break dust is horrible too. Btw car only has 9000 miles. Next time I think we’ll get the Cayenne turbo. 2:19
George is awesome!! He's such a great guy and has always taken great care of me and the PA MT Owners group. We wish you luck and great success on your new adventure!
We currently have a 2025 BMW X5 50e plug in hybrid and absolutely love it. Factory ordered it to our spec we wanted. That is the only way to go. It is plenty fast for the streets but you could always go X5M comp if you need something faster.
You can hire a lemon lawyer in PA and pursue it. I had same issue years back with an Acura. Check the lemon laws but you may have to put the dealer on notice about their repair attempts. In NJ it was three attempts or 30 cumulative days at a dealer for repairs. Acura refused to take care of us just like you guys experienced. In the end I won. Got thousands paid to me. Thousands paid to lawyer. Thousands in options added to the vehicle. Warranty extended bumper to bumper for ten full years. But we never bought another Acura again because like you they only did the right thing when they had to
All high end German luxury brands are to be leased and not purchased! They depreciate too fast and any equity is lost to depreciation and high maintenance costs. You know better!
You should get that bmw x6. I’m on month 8 with mine and I love it. Very sleek and smooth looking. No issues. Try it and you won’t spend anywhere near what you spent on that Mercedes nor sacrifice style. I’m sorry to hear this happened to you! That sucks
Small electronic issues with a German car that have been covered under warranty is not a lemon law thing....that should be obvious. Also losing money on buying a German car is obvious too.
Small electricaly issues over and over that doesn't get fixed is a huge irritance, and in certain circumstances depending on the issue if they can't repair the issue 3 times, it falls under the lemon law.. now, it depends on the issue, but truth be told, being in the shop over and over is B.S. especially for such an expensive car. They need to do better for the prices they charge
Such a shame about the Mercedes 😢 Unbelievable how a huge multi billion company can treat their customers. Let's hope not every European car company aren't the same.
Hey Jaret, I don’t think you’ve mentioned this but what about a V8 Range Rover sport (the new 2023+), or looking into any SVR’s (low mileage) or the new Range Rover sport SV, I’ve got a new Range Rover sport any honestly really great even with what people say about them.
Dude! Holy smokes. I literally bought my GLE63s around the same time as you guys. I’m having the exact same issues. Weird clicking noise from the wheel well and check engine light that keeps coming on due to coolant. This is our grocery getter, we barely drive it. I have owned a ton of AMGs, this one has been the most problematic 😢
Completely understand your disappointment & frustration with Mercedes. We have a similar issues with our ‘21 GLC 63 AMG. We tried to get them to buy it back & got the same bs answer. Some issues have been fitted but the suv has been more at the dealership than our garage. Not sure which car brand to switch to. Aston Martin DBX sounds amazing (AMG engine lol) Maybe a the Porsche cayenne over a BMW. All the Best in the New Year!
I own a 2020 X6M Competition and I've done just about 50k km (well, it,s not my only car;)). I wouldn't say I'm in love, but its reliable as hell. I use it mostly for longer trips, also attaching a trailer to transport motorcycles across Europe. I had no issues at all with it. It doesn't give You very much of thrill, but it works very well as a fast and quite comfy mean of transportation.
The Porsche suv you all looked at earlier or mid last year was badass in my opinion it looks so much better inside and out then the Mercedes I would choose BMW over Benz hope you guys have a wonderful new looking forward to the new content. 👊🏼🤙🏼
I don't buy anything post-coronavirus ( vehicles, houses, appliances, etc. ) Most of it is sh*t. My Mercedes has been flawless. GLS 450 suv custom built from 2018. last year of the awesome model. Has air suspension, turbo engine, rides like a cloud. That new stuff sucks. My custom build pre-corona was 95k. They tried to buy it back over 50 times because of the demand. I have 50k miles on it and it drives like a dream. Service advisor when they were doing routine check up gave me new loner car. It sucked. Clunky transmission and slammed down roof. He said they call them egg vehicles and nobody wants them. He said the GLS suv series now uses crap spring suspension and other junk parts. To get what I have now for quality I would have to spend 200k! on the Mercedes Maybach suv. It's nuts.
Had lots of BMW, X5 and G80 M3 always have been good for me . Give it a go. X5M probably best bet for you guys!! Could go XM if you want something abit different!!
I'm sorry to hear this but I work at a high end dealership and if there is one thing I've learned it/s this; Sometimes all the bells aren't worth the whistles, All the best for you both in the future.
Okay hear me out....ik imma get roasted. Alffa romeo stelvio quadrifoglio. I got points on why so below. Yes its stellantis product but we just got proof it can be any brand and if not lucky in your guys case also a bad unit. If not that the cousin Maserati grecale makes just a bit more power. Yes depreciation but hey lease and dip your toes a little. 1: Production ending this year with not being out on the streets as often. 2: Following the first reason gotta try something new may surprise you(open minded) 3: Cost should be lower just due to engine complexity and the regular maintenance cost. Sincere
i had the same engine light issue but with a 2021 land rover discovery one morning it says the engine oil lvl is low the next morning the warning is gone!! i also had an engine light come on and it said i should contact my nearest dealer to book a repair the very next morning the light was gone. i think its got to do with the computers in the newer cars, and no its not cuz its a land rover ive been land rover for over 13 years no major issues other than cosmetics that i expect
Had similar issues with Mercedes not owning up to their warranty obligations on my C63s. Love the car but hate how they treat their customers. Just bought a Porsche Macan GTS. Love it and the buying experience at Porsche was amazing. They know how to treat their customers… Macan might be to small for you both so a V8 Cayenne would be a nice replacement for the GLE😊.
You should take a look at the Cadillac Escalade IQ. It’s electric but that SUV has everything in it, like more than a lot of ultra high luxury SUVs. It even has more premium materials than the regular gas Escalade.
Cayenne Turbo GT! They drive great, are reliable, and hold their value. See James Mock at Autohaus Lancaster and tell him Phil from Mechanicsburg sent you.
Nice video! Christina looks so much like my mother when she was younger it’s unbelievable! Texas Roadhouse is always packed because of its overall product,service and value! Have a wonderful year!
Everyone just want to joint us BMW gods lol. Our designs are timeless and get better with age. Plus carrying that M badge is just diff. I have no hate towards Mercedes, but after my C43 I was done. I’ve always like BMW more and been back on my team 7 years now 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
if you are looking for reliability, look at the Lexus products. I bought one a few years ago and have never looked back. The only thing I have needed to do is oil changes. Lexus will make your life so much better.
By the way. I'm currently the owner of your first Street fighter that you modded. We have a Porsche Cayenne twin turbo and we love it. Is it without flaws, no. It's German meaning it's passion. German knows how to do passion but they do not know how to do what the Japanese do with quality.
Love your channel! Why don’t you try a Lexus product? Try the LC500 you will not be disappointed. Also love your cat content. We have 6 indoor & 1 outdoor cats I guess we are not the only crazy cat people. Keep up the great content!!!
My grandma got t-boned in her Mercedes a few years ago. After getting the runaround for ELEVEN MONTHS by the Mercedes dealership to get replacement doors she finally was able to just get the insurance company to total the car & went & bought herself a brand new convertible Camaro.
Hi Jaret, buy a BMW, I’ve been driving them for 40 years, used the same dealer for renewing my car and servicing and never had a bad issue. The only difference is I live in the UK but I’m sure the guys in the US would just as good. 😉
The same thing happened with me in my C43 i bought that car brand new the car started having issues since day one and they took my car 3 time kept it for total of 3 months out of 7 months of me owning it and at the end they just gave me a bullshit reason and told me i am not covered under warranty anymore and the GM literally told me to trade it somewhere else and just lie about the car being all good and that was with me buying 7 Mercedes in the last year , I still have my C63s love it and i will probably never sell it but never buying another Mercedes again.
Would def recommend you to get a Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe, or Turbo SE hybrid 2025, its the best suv I have ever driven ive owned my gts for 7 months now, best car I have ever sat in, best build quality in the game, it is top notch and you can spec it anyway you want on any detail you can think of. Love the sport seats and ceramic brakes and the ride is super smooth, sounds incredible and makes crackles and pops and they dont depreciate at all. Love the smooth power and top end spped and driving experience much better than a bmw... but love it to death would highly recommend trying it and they have a great Artic Grey color.
I bought 2 Mercedes before back in the days, too many problems, never again. I love Lexus now, no problems and very comfy. I feel your pain and fustration😩
Thanks for sharing. Most of us would not buy a Mercedes, as the majority are too poor to consider buying it at such a high price. Lexus definitely offers a much better value and quality over brends like Mercedes, BMW or Audi. Cheers.
If you have that many problems with the car I think you should consult a lawyer (like UA-camr legal eagle Devin James Stone) and not just take their word for it
I won’t buy another one either. And I love the way they look. But I cannot risk the reliability issues. I traded mine in for a Toyota last year and I plan to have my current car for at least 10 years.
I live in Melbourne and bought a GLE63S on 2023 and the cars fuel injection broke lost its power 3rd day i bought it and the car spent 6months sitting at mercedes benz Melbourne work shop and literally after 8 months they bought back the car of me and I lost lot of money paying lawyers and on interest ( Approximately $49kAu) which I never drove enough for the money i lost , I bought a porsche cayenne turbo GT and it's phenomenon no suv can beat it
i totally understand why you would feel so let down and by merc but you are in a unique place be able to look at other options. just remember the good times
I can only say that my 2006 SLK350 hardtop convertible runs as well as the day I bought it 16 years ago. I have 3 cars and there are only 2 of us, so I don't need this car as my other cars are pretty new. BUT - I have no plans of selling my little Mercedes. As recently as 2 weeks ago, a neighbor walked by as I was cleaning my Benz in my garage, and complemented me on the Benz, but said nothing about the 2 newer cars. Hmmm? Interesting huh? Take care of your Mercedes, and it will take care of you IMO.
Pretty surprising you have been so loyal to MB. All car savvy people know that MB is a shadow of its former self with abysmal reliability. Massive depreciation you mention. Awful fiscal decision to buy one relative to value returned. That car is for rich people with more money than sense and you have to ask yourself if you fall in that category. Because value of new MB's falls like a rock, way to play it is lease them and turn them in at the end of warranty. Yes, you will be inconvenienced for time at the shop for warranty repairs but do the math. If you can lease one for $2K/mo. for 36 mos or a bit less, say $70K for 3 years isn't far off depreciation relative to buying it outright. You are in a different space relative to ordinary owners who don't promote cars on a youtube channel of course. Agree, pretty shocking that MB didn't pander to you because of your youtube channel and voice in the car community. But if struggling for an analogy, both Rolex and Ferrari are the same and come to mind. They don't care and forgive me, because dumb people keep buying them. Good you are seeing the light. PS. if struggling between Porsche and BMW, chose Porsche because overall they are more reliable and hold their value better and for performance, Porsche wins.
Didn't you mention in your earlier videos that these cars are leased and written off as a business expense? If that's the case, how would you end up losing $50k on the Lemon Car?
Merc 👎. Get an Audi. Nice guitar playing Jaret. Do you guys watch The Traitors? There's a new one on here in England and I've seen a new US one mentioned but don't know when it's on. Excellent stuff, can't wait for the next episode next week. We get the US one too a bit later than you do which is also really good.
Yeah dude - so sorry to hear about the bad MB experience. I have a feeling it's not just the brand - all manufactures incorporating hundreds of new integrated sensors with single points of failure - it's the "fUtuRe". Will be interested if you find another brand that figures it out better than MB has. Enjoy the life you two - some folks are really struggling - especially our brothers and sisters in California and recovery from hurricanes/flooding still - keep them in your prayers. 🙏
Awesome video as always. It sucks that you have such a bad experience i know how much you love the car and how much you enjoy driving it especially the cold starts especially with how fun it is to drive. You can always look into an RSQ8, an X6 M COMPETITION and the cayenne turbo gt. But Cadillac's lexus and infiniti are also great cars. Especially if you look at getting a car from a sewell dealership.
Hello you should purchase ford or gmc for next car in Douglas, Ga district not overly price in the long run and also you can explore new city experience new folks, and things to do at Douglas, Ga region.
I'm honestly at a loss for words with how Mercedes has handled the issues we've had with our $150k SUV. At this point we are 100% done with Mercedes and will NEVER buy another ever again. We are going to start shopping for a new SUV to replace our Mercedes. If you've got any suggestions we'd be happy to hear them.
Mmmm what about a Kia sorento…. 😅…. Im kidding…. A lambo urus would be nice.
Buy a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT the king of sports SUV🎉
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Pity that Benz came back to u with that news, but, unless the State Laws, specifically would require them to, Benz won’t take your car back ( which is a pity & sucks & I 💯 agree with u that they r stupid to not do this for customers like yourselves etc ) because sooo many of their cars have problems nowadays, they can’t afford to take back soooo many of their vehicles !
Benz do have a poor reputation nowadays !
The GLC 63 S Coupe is a great car, but once u lose confidence with a vehicle ( which u have ) it’s best to get rid of it…
Further things will go wrong / happen with it, and more visits to the Dealership will get hugely annoying…
Replacement vehicle ?
Take a V8 Defender for a drive or a V8 Range Rover Sport.
Audi RSQ8 is similar to an Urus…
Your R8 still looks fantastic
And, love all the cats..
Cheers. 👍
Porsche Cayenne
V8 turbo porsche suv with an exhaust sounds insane
my friend had same issue with same care in Arizona. He used lawyer to enforce lemon law and they had to buy his car at market price
Started off with a shitty morning...literally😂and then received shitty news from Mercedes, but at least it ended with a good night by the fire with my fur babies🐾🥰
You should do a last bikini car wash video for the gle before it's gone forever, R.I.P 😭
I would suggest Lexus GX 550 as your daily. It’s basically a Toyota Land Cruiser with luxury exterior/interior and better engine than the actual Land Cruiser itself. You’ll get the Toyota reliability, way bigger interior than the Merc, and you can go light off-roading if you desired. Lastly (and most importantly), you can easily afford the GX if you can afford 6 figures on a SUV.
Whatever you decide on, I hope you guys will be happier and get better treatment than Mercedes.
Lexus isn’t really a luxury vehicle company. Their interiors are crap.
@ I meant in comparison to Land Cruiser.
@AD-rl4jv it's literally Toyota's luxury brand. It has all the same stuff as Merc or BMW. But you are right about the interior.
@@AD-rl4jv Have you SEEN the LX700h Overtrail. Anything more than that is straight gluttony
That won’t get any views
I had 3 Mercedes EQS’s because one was flooded by Hurricane Ian. I liked the 2023 Mercedes EQS 450+ car but had issues with it, entire computer system was replaced at 1700 miles. I liked the car so much I replaced it with another 2023 EQS 450+ which had computer problems starting within 3 miles of the dealership. They were never able to find the problem, I contacted Mercedes after the same 3rd service for the same thing. They finally told me I could replace the car with the same model. I decided maybe I would have better luck with an EQS 580 model….similar computer issues which could never be fixed. I decided to trade for a gas engine car thinking that maybe it was an electric issue because the car was electric. BMW would only give me half of the MSRP value of the car with less than 5000 miles so he told me to go back to Mercedes. I took a significant loss from Mercedes (not as bad as trading at BMW) so I bought a E450 gas engine model. I was assured by the dealer that I wouldn’t have any electrical issues. NOT SO!! Mercedes has multiple different electrical issues which they do not know how to fix. I have friends with different models but similar systems and they all don’t work properly. I traded the 2024 E 450 for a BMW…amazingly everything works! My wife bought a BMW and everything on her car works as it should. It is a pleasure to be rid of all of my Mercedes!!!!!!!!!! I won’t purchase another one of their products.
sounds like you guys should be leasing.
Thank god our AMGs have been flawless. My G63 never an issue, my GT63S so far nothing but fun, my wife has a GLE 63 only 6 months old fingers crossed nothing starts going wrong.
Yes it’s a real shame because it’s still my fav car brand. All they had to do was buy back our damn car and I would have considered getting another
@ I agree 100% MB should have bought it back without hesitation, I too would be pissed if they didn’t buy mine back after all the crap you went through. Customer service is everything. And for there lack of taking care of a customer for a legitimate issue that is the fault of MB/AMG they lost a customer and more than likely many potential future customers after watching your video. I had to sue GMC Last year when my GMC Denali 2500 Duramax engine blew up, of course they tried to get away with not doing much other than replacing the engine, I didn’t want the truck after the engine replacement. In the end they paid me and bought it back. If not for hiring an attorney GM would not have done anything except replace the engine. Good luck moving forward.
My daily driver is an '03 S55 AMG, been running great and still has lots of power even compared to today's newer vehicles. The M113K engine is one of Mercedes best/bullet proof engines.
Just remember, if you get a BMW, it's only a matter of time before you forget how to use turn signals.
They don’t install them anymore 😂
Get an Attorney. When they here that Customer has a Legal Representation, they will behave and do the right thing.
My husband and I were strict Mercedes owners. Until I got my glc and we had to take it in idk how many times. Then we switched to BMW. I love my
BMW. We have had 5 of them and they are amazing! In between I had a ranger rover land rover and I’ll tell you. I was never so disappointed!
Yea I’ve heard those ranges have a lot of issues as well
I had 3 Mercedes in the past and i told my wife that we are never buying Mercedes for the similar experience you just went through. They are poorly made and intended not to last . They are good looking but i will not make the same mistake again. Cut your losses.
After 2018, Mercedes was never the same, as there were way too many changes to the company. The only good model still being made is the G63. I have 160,000 km on mine, and I haven’t had any issues, apart from tires, brakes, oil changes, and the battery. There was also a sensor replacement for the intake, but that was covered under warranty.
I’ve had several BMWs without issue. Currently have a 2022 X7 M50i and 2023 X5MC. Love them both! 😁
I agree! I’ve had my 25 X5Mcs for a couple months now. Love it
I too had been a Mercedes only owner for 12 years with 6 models.
Maintenance costs and lack of reliability caused me to move to another brand. I purchased a new Porsche SUV in 2022 and after 30 months traded due to crazy repair costs in which had I been informed I wouldn’t have acquired. For instance, condensation leak in passenger side developed and after 25 months with only 23K miles online be told the repair would be at my expense-yeah, totally shocked to learn!! The sunroof drains have to be or recommended be cleaned annually at a cost of $800. I argued it was a design flaw and Porsche should either redesign or perform the cleaning at their expense. The first 2 years service was to be included with oil change every 10K miles. However, the service does not cover/include all manufacture recommended service. The upcoming 30K service was going to cost $4500-$4700 so I reluctantly traded it. I’ve never bought car off the lot and always order with my personal preferences. I ordered’25 BMW X5 M Sport and am blown away amazed how much better it is than the Porsche. As much as I enjoyed having the Porsche name pate in my garage, the BMW is the best German made vehicle-in my opinion. Best of luck to you!!
Damn sorry to hear that man but I appreciate the insight! BMW is def high on our list for our next daily!
Jaret I would first by far recommend a Lexus SUV if you want precision craftsmanship and reliability but I think you really want something From Europe for whatever reason. You have a lot less depreciation you’re taking a lot of losses in your vehicles but that’s your choice my friend you would have less loss in the Lexus depreciation. If I was gonna buy from Europe I would buy a Porsche is the only brand I would buy all the high-end. Who do you guys have picked for the Super Bowl win??
I’m sorry to hear your bad experience. I also own a 2023 AMG GLE 63 S Coupe and it’s being a wonderful car with virtually zero issues (coming after a 2021 BMW X6 M Competition). I love my Mercedes and will continue enjoying it!
18:07 “you don’t go somewhere for bread”
The bread is the only reason I go to Texas Roadhouse 😂😂😭😭
literalyyyyyy
I’ve a few year old GLE450, and maybe we lucked out - no issues! We have the right options and travel long distances with it.
My daughter just got the new Range Rover P530 long version and we were quite impressed with all the features, ride, 4.0 V8, 23” wheels. Good option for yall
Buy a OBD scanner so when the engine light comes on, you can scan it and figure out what’s going on
Many years ago I had a Z3 BMW where they couldn't fix the roof leak. I reached out through the CEO office and said I was going to file a lemon law if they didn't help this go away. They took the car back and I ordered a new 3 series coupe. While that car was being built, they let me drive a 5 series.
I reach out to MB CEO office. He has a guy on staff to make things go away.
My husband and I have purchased seventeen, yes seventeen new Mercedes Benz and we while we have had issues back in 1999 with a AMG GT Coupe lease that kept in the shop for five weeks we have had NO OTHER PROBLEMS! I have to think you’ve just got a 🍋.
R.I.P MERCEDES GLE IN LOVING MEMORY, YOU WILL BE MISSED! get a X6M Competition, when is the funeral?
No get the Porsche. BMW bad too
We bought a new C class not because of how nice they look and drive but because the dealer gave us a huge discount of 10k off we cant refuse. I pray night and day since then that nothing will break. That was 2017 forward to today nothing major has happened yet (knock on wood!). It still drives fabulous and handles absolutely amazing. The paint still looks brand new like the day it came out of the factory. The trick is not to buy a tech heavy mercedes, go as basic as possible so there are fewer things to break. Either that or my prayer is working. Lol
That's good to hear - we had nothing but problems with ours!
Don’t feel too bad, I bought a EQS 580 for $140k. 2 years later it’s worth $50k on trade in!!! Mercedes is losing their asses on the electric side so it’s no surprise they denied it.
I’m not a fan of mine either. My wife has a 2024 GLS 63. Makes noise when you turn the wheel, sounds like ball joints or something. It has 603hp but my x5 with 523ho feels for powerful and def more responsive. We had the GLS 580 and upgraded to the 63 but def not worth the extra $60k. Break dust is horrible too. Btw car only has 9000 miles. Next time I think we’ll get the Cayenne turbo. 2:19
George is awesome!! He's such a great guy and has always taken great care of me and the PA MT Owners group. We wish you luck and great success on your new adventure!
We currently have a 2025 BMW X5 50e plug in hybrid and absolutely love it. Factory ordered it to our spec we wanted. That is the only way to go. It is plenty fast for the streets but you could always go X5M comp if you need something faster.
In my opinion bmw is killing it right now 🙏🏽
@@sebastianmiller4632Love Mine 0 problems
Audi RS Q8. I have one and it’s awesome! 3.5yrs of ownership and zero problems.
I have the SQ5 and love it but a bit small.
You can hire a lemon lawyer in PA and pursue it. I had same issue years back with an Acura. Check the lemon laws but you may have to put the dealer on notice about their repair attempts. In NJ it was three attempts or 30 cumulative days at a dealer for repairs. Acura refused to take care of us just like you guys experienced. In the end I won. Got thousands paid to me. Thousands paid to lawyer. Thousands in options added to the vehicle. Warranty extended bumper to bumper for ten full years. But we never bought another Acura again because like you they only did the right thing when they had to
Don't you think you should have leased your car?
Sorry to hear problems with the suv , hope everything else is great.
All high end German luxury brands are to be leased and not purchased! They depreciate too fast and any equity is lost to depreciation and high maintenance costs. You know better!
You should get that bmw x6. I’m on month 8 with mine and I love it. Very sleek and smooth looking. No issues. Try it and you won’t spend anywhere near what you spent on that Mercedes nor sacrifice style. I’m sorry to hear this happened to you! That sucks
Happy to hear that and it’s def at the top of our list!
Hated them when they came out,then my accountant got one, wow what a lovely car.
My E350e, which is now five years old, has never had any problems. Its suspension system is one of the best for Thai roads.
Small electronic issues with a German car that have been covered under warranty is not a lemon law thing....that should be obvious. Also losing money on buying a German car is obvious too.
You clearly haven’t seen all the issues we’ve had with this car. So much so that MERCEDES reached out to us about their buy back program.
Small electricaly issues over and over that doesn't get fixed is a huge irritance, and in certain circumstances depending on the issue if they can't repair the issue 3 times, it falls under the lemon law.. now, it depends on the issue, but truth be told, being in the shop over and over is B.S. especially for such an expensive car. They need to do better for the prices they charge
Such a shame about the Mercedes 😢
Unbelievable how a huge multi billion company can treat their customers.
Let's hope not every European car company aren't the same.
They are because they think they are better then everybody else.
You have to watch: Lioness (Paramount+) & The Jackl (Peacock)💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I’m so inspired by this. The key takeaway is that success isn’t about shortcuts-it’s about refining your approach and staying consistent.
Hey Jaret, I don’t think you’ve mentioned this but what about a V8 Range Rover sport (the new 2023+), or looking into any SVR’s (low mileage) or the new Range Rover sport SV, I’ve got a new Range Rover sport any honestly really great even with what people say about them.
Dude! Holy smokes. I literally bought my GLE63s around the same time as you guys. I’m having the exact same issues. Weird clicking noise from the wheel well and check engine light that keeps coming on due to coolant. This is our grocery getter, we barely drive it. I have owned a ton of AMGs, this one has been the most problematic 😢
You need to adapt your sound, its too soft, I have to turn my laptop volume all the way up to 50... (normally the volume is at 18...)
Completely understand your disappointment & frustration with Mercedes. We have a similar issues with our ‘21 GLC 63 AMG. We tried to get them to buy it back & got the same bs answer. Some issues have been fitted but the suv has been more at the dealership than our garage.
Not sure which car brand to switch to. Aston Martin DBX sounds amazing (AMG engine lol)
Maybe a the Porsche cayenne over a BMW. All the Best in the New Year!
I own a 2020 X6M Competition and I've done just about 50k km (well, it,s not my only car;)). I wouldn't say I'm in love, but its reliable as hell. I use it mostly for longer trips, also attaching a trailer to transport motorcycles across Europe. I had no issues at all with it. It doesn't give You very much of thrill, but it works very well as a fast and quite comfy mean of transportation.
The Porsche suv you all looked at earlier or mid last year was badass in my opinion it looks so much better inside and out then the Mercedes I would choose BMW over Benz hope you guys have a wonderful new looking forward to the new content. 👊🏼🤙🏼
I don't buy anything post-coronavirus ( vehicles, houses, appliances, etc. ) Most of it is sh*t. My Mercedes has been flawless. GLS 450 suv custom built from 2018. last year of the awesome model. Has air suspension, turbo engine, rides like a cloud. That new stuff sucks. My custom build pre-corona was 95k. They tried to buy it back over 50 times because of the demand. I have 50k miles on it and it drives like a dream. Service advisor when they were doing routine check up gave me new loner car. It sucked. Clunky transmission and slammed down roof. He said they call them egg vehicles and nobody wants them. He said the GLS suv series now uses crap spring suspension and other junk parts. To get what I have now for quality I would have to spend 200k! on the Mercedes Maybach suv. It's nuts.
Had lots of BMW, X5 and G80 M3 always have been good for me . Give it a go. X5M probably best bet for you guys!! Could go XM if you want something abit different!!
I'm sorry to hear this but I work at a high end dealership and if there is one thing I've learned it/s this; Sometimes all the bells aren't worth the whistles, All the best for you both in the future.
RSQ8 👍🏻
Shout out DMB one of the best of all time …Jaret of all trades with the guitar playing 🤙🏻
Learned to play guitar from DMB!
It looks like Scranton Iron Horse has changed since I had bad experiences there a few years ago. Good to see they improved.
BMW x5, i love it, was looking at getting the x5M but they were reconditioning it at the time and had to get rid of my old car
Okay hear me out....ik imma get roasted. Alffa romeo stelvio quadrifoglio. I got points on why so below. Yes its stellantis product but we just got proof it can be any brand and if not lucky in your guys case also a bad unit. If not that the cousin Maserati grecale makes just a bit more power. Yes depreciation but hey lease and dip your toes a little.
1: Production ending this year with not being out on the streets as often.
2: Following the first reason gotta try something new may surprise you(open minded)
3: Cost should be lower just due to engine complexity and the regular maintenance cost.
Sincere
Happy New Year to both of you and your Family and the Cats, Jaret bro! Stay Well! ✝️
Thanks so much man, same to you!
i had the same engine light issue but with a 2021 land rover discovery one morning it says the engine oil lvl is low the next morning the warning is gone!! i also had an engine light come on and it said i should contact my nearest dealer to book a repair the very next morning the light was gone. i think its got to do with the computers in the newer cars, and no its not cuz its a land rover ive been land rover for over 13 years no major issues other than cosmetics that i expect
Had similar issues with Mercedes not owning up to their warranty obligations on my C63s. Love the car but hate how they treat their customers. Just bought a Porsche Macan GTS. Love it and the buying experience at Porsche was amazing. They know how to treat their customers… Macan might be to small for you both so a V8 Cayenne would be a nice replacement for the GLE😊.
You should take a look at the Cadillac Escalade IQ. It’s electric but that SUV has everything in it, like more than a lot of ultra high luxury SUVs. It even has more premium materials than the regular gas Escalade.
Cayenne Turbo GT! They drive great, are reliable, and hold their value. See James Mock at Autohaus Lancaster and tell him Phil from Mechanicsburg sent you.
Nice video! Christina looks so much like my mother when she was younger it’s unbelievable! Texas Roadhouse is always packed because of its overall product,service and value! Have a wonderful year!
how bout audi RSQ8 Performance ? what u think about it ?
Sorry to hear about all the troubles with Mercedes. Manufactures to look at: Porsche, BMW, Audi etc.
Best of luck to you and Christina.
Everyone just want to joint us BMW gods lol. Our designs are timeless and get better with age. Plus carrying that M badge is just diff. I have no hate towards Mercedes, but after my C43 I was done. I’ve always like BMW more and been back on my team 7 years now 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I've never owned a BMW but its def high on the list for our next daily
you can live below your means ive been doing that sense everything is so expensive
X6M will be a good replacement.
Check out the new Infiniti QX80. It’s an incredible SUV with a beautiful interior.
Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS would be my choice
What is that sticking up out of the gas cap on your bike?
What brand is that Jacket though?
Why not lease?
What gym were you at? I am down in York. Look really nice.
if you are looking for reliability, look at the Lexus products. I bought one a few years ago and have never looked back. The only thing I have needed to do is oil changes. Lexus will make your life so much better.
Man,,,, Sorry to hear,,,, Merc/BMW same service and not that good, consider a Coupe Cayman or Aston?
By the way. I'm currently the owner of your first Street fighter that you modded. We have a Porsche Cayenne twin turbo and we love it. Is it without flaws, no. It's German meaning it's passion. German knows how to do passion but they do not know how to do what the Japanese do with quality.
There’s also the Audi RSQ8 would be a great option if u decide to trade in
Love your channel! Why don’t you try a Lexus product? Try the LC500 you will not be disappointed. Also love your cat content. We have 6 indoor & 1 outdoor cats I guess we are not the only crazy cat people. Keep up the great content!!!
Audi RS Q8 should be your next adventure or spend less money on a BMW Competition X5 M ….
My grandma got t-boned in her Mercedes a few years ago. After getting the runaround for ELEVEN MONTHS by the Mercedes dealership to get replacement doors she finally was able to just get the insurance company to total the car & went & bought herself a brand new convertible Camaro.
Hi Jaret, buy a BMW, I’ve been driving them for 40 years, used the same dealer for renewing my car and servicing and never had a bad issue. The only difference is I live in the UK but I’m sure the guys in the US would just as good. 😉
The same thing happened with me in my C43 i bought that car brand new the car started having issues since day one and they took my car 3 time kept it for total of 3 months out of 7 months of me owning it and at the end they just gave me a bullshit reason and told me i am not covered under warranty anymore and the GM literally told me to trade it somewhere else and just lie about the car being all good and that was with me buying 7 Mercedes in the last year , I still have my C63s love it and i will probably never sell it but never buying another Mercedes again.
is there a "lemon law" in your state?
Would def recommend you to get a Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe, or Turbo SE hybrid 2025, its the best suv I have ever driven ive owned my gts for 7 months now, best car
I have ever sat in, best build quality in the game, it is top notch and you can spec it anyway you want on any detail you can think of. Love the sport seats and ceramic brakes and the ride is super smooth, sounds incredible and makes crackles and pops and they dont depreciate at all. Love the smooth power and top end spped and driving experience much better than a bmw... but love it to death would highly recommend trying it and they have a great Artic Grey color.
I used to love that bread with the olive oil and pesto that Bonefish gives you.
I bought 2 Mercedes before back in the days, too many problems, never again. I love Lexus now, no problems and very comfy. I feel your pain and fustration😩
Thanks for sharing. Most of us would not buy a Mercedes, as the majority are too poor to consider buying it at such a high price. Lexus definitely offers a much better value and quality over brends like Mercedes, BMW or Audi. Cheers.
If you have that many problems with the car I think you should consult a lawyer (like UA-camr legal eagle Devin James Stone) and not just take their word for it
I won’t buy another one either. And I love the way they look. But I cannot risk the reliability issues. I traded mine in for a Toyota last year and I plan to have my current car for at least 10 years.
porsche i own a x5m and love it. love the new porsche but the prices have got out of hand
Yea I def agree regarding the Porsches
I love a good Campisi vlog
I live in Melbourne and bought a GLE63S on 2023 and the cars fuel injection broke lost its power 3rd day i bought it and the car spent 6months sitting at mercedes benz Melbourne work shop and literally after 8 months they bought back the car of me and I lost lot of money paying lawyers and on interest ( Approximately $49kAu) which I never drove enough for the money i lost , I bought a porsche cayenne turbo GT and it's phenomenon no suv can beat it
i totally understand why you would feel so let down and by merc but you are in a unique place be able to look at other options. just remember the good times
I can only say that my 2006 SLK350 hardtop convertible runs as well as the day I bought it 16 years ago. I have 3 cars and there are only 2 of us, so I don't need this car as my other cars are pretty new. BUT - I have no plans of selling my little Mercedes. As recently as 2 weeks ago, a neighbor walked by as I was cleaning my Benz in my garage, and complemented me on the Benz, but said nothing about the 2 newer cars. Hmmm? Interesting huh? Take care of your Mercedes, and it will take care of you IMO.
Pretty surprising you have been so loyal to MB. All car savvy people know that MB is a shadow of its former self with abysmal reliability. Massive depreciation you mention. Awful fiscal decision to buy one relative to value returned. That car is for rich people with more money than sense and you have to ask yourself if you fall in that category. Because value of new MB's falls like a rock, way to play it is lease them and turn them in at the end of warranty. Yes, you will be inconvenienced for time at the shop for warranty repairs but do the math. If you can lease one for $2K/mo. for 36 mos or a bit less, say $70K for 3 years isn't far off depreciation relative to buying it outright.
You are in a different space relative to ordinary owners who don't promote cars on a youtube channel of course.
Agree, pretty shocking that MB didn't pander to you because of your youtube channel and voice in the car community. But if struggling for an analogy, both Rolex and Ferrari are the same and come to mind. They don't care and forgive me, because dumb people keep buying them. Good you are seeing the light.
PS. if struggling between Porsche and BMW, chose Porsche because overall they are more reliable and hold their value better and for performance, Porsche wins.
“The Cellar Door” is pretty good!
Didn't you mention in your earlier videos that these cars are leased and written off as a business expense? If that's the case, how would you end up losing $50k on the Lemon Car?
Merc 👎. Get an Audi. Nice guitar playing Jaret. Do you guys watch The Traitors? There's a new one on here in England and I've seen a new US one mentioned but don't know when it's on. Excellent stuff, can't wait for the next episode next week. We get the US one too a bit later than you do which is also really good.
Mercedes are full of problems from trunk that won't open , door comands that don't work , coolant leaks , problems with rust ...
Get Consumer Reports Auto issue in April. My E450 shut off 2x on highway at 65 mph. Very scary experience 😳
Yeah dude - so sorry to hear about the bad MB experience. I have a feeling it's not just the brand - all manufactures incorporating hundreds of new integrated sensors with single points of failure - it's the "fUtuRe". Will be interested if you find another brand that figures it out better than MB has. Enjoy the life you two - some folks are really struggling - especially our brothers and sisters in California and recovery from hurricanes/flooding still - keep them in your prayers. 🙏
Awesome video as always. It sucks that you have such a bad experience i know how much you love the car and how much you enjoy driving it especially the cold starts especially with how fun it is to drive. You can always look into an RSQ8, an X6 M COMPETITION and the cayenne turbo gt. But Cadillac's lexus and infiniti are also great cars. Especially if you look at getting a car from a sewell dealership.
BMW X5M/X6M, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, Audi RSQ8
These are all useless in US better Silverado Sierra or raptor, ram
Hello you should purchase ford or gmc for next car in Douglas, Ga district not overly price in the long run and also you can explore new city experience new folks, and things to do at Douglas, Ga region.
That's surprising, I really did think they would buy it back. Maybe email a complaint to the CEO office in Germany and mention you're on social media?