If you could turn back the clock..

I would've got the LED light package..I didn't realize it until a few days later.. Or waited for the amg

Thanks for your responses.

I am not sure if this is the right forum to ask but having visited my local dealer yesterday and taken a couple of cars out for a test drive, I now have one eye on the C250 Estate as an alternative to the GLC.
As I suspect many of you are lifetime MB fans/owners and know a thing or two about MB's including the C Class, I'd appreciate your views on this alternative.

Personally, I much prefer the look and higher ride height of the GLC and REALLY do want one, however, due to the 100% car tax I will be paying in my country doubling the price, reliability, practicality and a relatively issue-free existence are my priorities especially with a growing family with only one family car.

- Is the 2016/17 C class as reliable as some reviewers have said?
- Are there any issues I should be aware of which are not reported?
- Is the C200 (184BHP) sufficient in power or would the C250 (211BHP) version be a better choice. (The price difference between the C200 and C250 is 10,000 GBP due to tax)
- How is the 9 G-tronic gear box holding up ? Any issues ?

I have been told there will be a facelifted C class coming out in 2018. If the estate is included in the facelift and the interior/exterior is refined as some people have specualted, it might end up a no-brainer.

Many thanks in advance

GLC, 250d in both wagon and Coupe RHD version. Travelled 36,000km in wagon. Only one issue re mechanical was failed fuel pump, took two visits to diagnose and fix, great since. Minor Command issues early on, self fixed overnight. RFT was a major distraction during winter, MB Oz have now come to the party and fitted Goodyear All Season Eagle Sport RFT, M&S. They are fantastic, so far travelled 1000km on them. good ride, sound ok and no crabbing , either on reverse or U-turns or right hand turns when cold.. Time will tell as tyres wear down, but for now, Big Tick of Approval.
Wheel align setting have been modified by MB Oz to address crabbing as well.

Overall, delight to drive, love safety features, digital radio works and LED intelligent headlights "to die for", excellent, as too the HUD..
I would get air suspension next time (we have it in the Coupe, soooo much better to drive and over speed humps).

There could be minor improvements on mid life update, but purely personal, like heated steering wheel, heated back seats, USB points in rear, USB points in front (not just in center cargo box, easy exit front seats (like in our old Lexus), full TPMS readout, some shopping lug holder just under window trim in rear boot area for supermarket bags, oh and a real spare tyre, or skinny rim and tyre for the bigger travel distances in Oz.

"Bang for Buck" this is a great car.

Nope. I would wait 9 months again and get the exact GLC I built again. One exception; I'd get the Parking Assist feature (about the only option i didn't get) not for parking but for the under-the-bumper open the hatch sensor.

Infiniti lost my business. I waited a few years for a replacement FX35 (QX-70) but they canned it. But, i doubt that their new one would have had some of the things I needed like better ground clearance, better ride, better mpg and a 6-cylinder equaling torque ft lb number like the GLC. If y'all haven't pulled a trailer yet, you will be impressed with the 4-banger.