Mercedes factory trained tech here, these things are actually quite reliable. No real common faults on these so when they do have an issue it’s usually a one off thing. I bought a used one recently with almost 50k miles and it feels just as nice as the brand new ones
I suppose it's good other than gas cover panel flying off, mode switch breaking, AC vent breaking, center console hinges breaking, cupholders breaking, the fake Siri sucks, not to mention the low power/constant turbo whine... this, my friends, gives Buick a run for is money.
@@Zzzziiiiiggggg the 450 power train so far has been pretty reliable as well. I’ve only seen a few faults which are engine harnesses getting brittle but not very common, and these have a 48v mild hybrid systems that sometimes requires more software updates. I hardly see the 48v battery go bad but they can go bad and they can be expensive to replace. Otherwise it’s a solid powertrain
@@Zzzziiiiiggggg The engine is reliable. Everything else falls apart. You will hate your 2020 Mercedes Benz. It's not the worst car. It's just a very expensive car that you end up driving around with everything broken because you can't deal with another month in the shop.
It's true I bought GLE 2021-350 for 34k with 31k miles and it's the best family I ever had, my kids really love it every time we go long trips , i had Lexus GX 460-2019, rx350-2020, BMW x5 2017, MDX 2015 never good as GLE . Love love ... why we must throw money for Toyota Honda Nissan brand new ??
Nice video but a used 2020 GLE350 is NOT a $30K car at this time. (November 2024) I just purchased a 35K mile very high spec 2020 GLE350 and it was closer to $40K. 50K mile cars were around $36K at this time. (These are CPO cars, so the MBZ warranty adds a small amount to the price.) Higher milage cars can possibly be purchased for the low $30K range. So far extremely impressed with my GLE350! It looks and drives like new and has a ton of cool tech and features.
People who can afford these new lease them for a reason. When the warranty is up buyers beware. When problems occur you have no warranty and you most likely have a hefty car payment. These cars are also full of sensors they are almost everywhere and they burn out and you will have a Christmas tree of dash lights on. You also can’t really take this to your average mechanic shop they don’t want to touch them so get ready for dealership pricing. Lease or pass
I guess this is impressive if youve never owned a premium vehicle but aside from the sunroof close voice command a 04 Acura TL can take voice commands too. Theres so many maintenance horrior stories for this model
I've owned one for 5 months. Everything breaks. The upholstery, anything with a plastic hinge, anything with a knob or switch. It all breaks. This car is a piece of junk. If you're looking for a total piece of sh*t to drive, but you've also done well in life, Mercedes Benz has you covered.
@@Huayraas idk about that, my dad cross-shopped both and the X5 is leaps and bounds ahead, that’s why we got one, we liked the Cayenne too but that’s a lot more expensive when comparably speced
Mercedes factory trained tech here, these things are actually quite reliable. No real common faults on these so when they do have an issue it’s usually a one off thing. I bought a used one recently with almost 50k miles and it feels just as nice as the brand new ones
I suppose it's good other than gas cover panel flying off, mode switch breaking, AC vent breaking, center console hinges breaking, cupholders breaking, the fake Siri sucks, not to mention the low power/constant turbo whine... this, my friends, gives Buick a run for is money.
how about the 2020 gle 450?
@@Zzzziiiiiggggg the 450 power train so far has been pretty reliable as well. I’ve only seen a few faults which are engine harnesses getting brittle but not very common, and these have a 48v mild hybrid systems that sometimes requires more software updates. I hardly see the 48v battery go bad but they can go bad and they can be expensive to replace. Otherwise it’s a solid powertrain
@@Zzzziiiiiggggg The engine is reliable. Everything else falls apart. You will hate your 2020 Mercedes Benz. It's not the worst car. It's just a very expensive car that you end up driving around with everything broken because you can't deal with another month in the shop.
@@SilverGts93 The 48 volt system has literally had a recall and problems with connections, no?
It's true I bought GLE 2021-350 for 34k with 31k miles and it's the best family I ever had, my kids really love it every time we go long trips , i had Lexus GX 460-2019, rx350-2020, BMW x5 2017, MDX 2015 never good as GLE . Love love ... why we must throw money for Toyota Honda Nissan brand new ??
This channel deserves more recognition, such a nice and detailed review!
Ty so much!!
most underrated car channel on yt. these videos are amazing and deserve a lot more recognition. well done 👏 👏
Thank you
The mileage is too high 56,000 miles for 2020 car, not even four years old???
Nice video but a used 2020 GLE350 is NOT a $30K car at this time. (November 2024) I just purchased a 35K mile very high spec 2020 GLE350 and it was closer to $40K. 50K mile cars were around $36K at this time. (These are CPO cars, so the MBZ warranty adds a small amount to the price.) Higher milage cars can possibly be purchased for the low $30K range. So far extremely impressed with my GLE350! It looks and drives like new and has a ton of cool tech and features.
People who can afford these new lease them for a reason. When the warranty is up buyers beware. When problems occur you have no warranty and you most likely have a hefty car payment. These cars are also full of sensors they are almost everywhere and they burn out and you will have a Christmas tree of dash lights on. You also can’t really take this to your average mechanic shop they don’t want to touch them so get ready for dealership pricing. Lease or pass
Remember for oil change it’s costly, keep in mind if this has a turbo then u will be doing oil changes more due to ware and tear on the turbo .
I guess this is impressive if youve never owned a premium vehicle but aside from the sunroof close voice command a 04 Acura TL can take voice commands too. Theres so many maintenance horrior stories for this model
You guys in USA are lucky to get them so cheap. In Europe they cost way more
No adaptive cruise control or driver assistance features… $30k used… bummer.
No trouble with the tiny engine , should call it a gle200 ?
This costs 70k in the netherlands, used with those specs lol.
American dollars are worth more there just like Canadian dollars
How many miles is recorded
50k miles no thanks. Too risky unless I plan on keeping it no more than 3 years.
50k miles ain’t shit
Bargain now , but the maintenance cost will add up
I've owned one for 5 months. Everything breaks. The upholstery, anything with a plastic hinge, anything with a knob or switch. It all breaks. This car is a piece of junk. If you're looking for a total piece of sh*t to drive, but you've also done well in life, Mercedes Benz has you covered.
any creaks or rattles?
I believe there was 1 rattling complaint that got fixed a few thousand miles ago.
@@ProfessorDrivesprobably near the trackpad area
How much new ? For a 4 cyl big suv
I would get a BMW X5 tbh, I think it’s a superior product, more reliable too with far better build quality
X5 BMW was the worst SUV I even owned, valve cover oil leaks,oil pan leaks, water pump-each around 1500-1700 all under 70k miles.
@@davidkemp5264 what year X5?
I don’t think it’s really superior tbh
@@davidkemp5264Agreed
@@Huayraas idk about that, my dad cross-shopped both and the X5 is leaps and bounds ahead, that’s why we got one, we liked the Cayenne too but that’s a lot more expensive when comparably speced
A four-cylinder GLE is the ultimate poser vehicle
Wym
Definitely not, it’s not cheap with any options.
1 thing breaks and …
lol 30k nowhere