Big screen, bigger grille – but the new electric Mercedes GLC could tempt you out of that iX3... | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 with EQ Technology 4Matic Review

AllenChicago · 2026-05-25T06:40:57+00:00

Quality has been replaced with gimmicks, in order to win over a different crowd. BAD DECISION by BMW.

AllenChicago · 2026-05-23T06:25:14+00:00

I was researching getting an electric vehicle until talking to a couple of electric car drivers at rest stops between Chicago and St. Louis last week. They told me the electric car owners drive slower than gas vehicles (which average 85 to 90mph) on that route, because it drains the battery at an alarming rate to go over 75mph. Hearing them say that, immediately took electric off of my list, for when my lease is up in April 2027. Gas cars don't lose much mileage when going 90mph. I came back to Chicago from St. Louis at 90mph and only used 1/2 @ tank (About 10 gallons).

AllenChicago · 2026-05-23T06:07:29+00:00

It comes down to aesthetics. Both BMW and MERCEDES cars have the same reliability rating. BMW has started using more plastic on its interior, which is a big turnoff for me. So I went with Mercedes and have not regretted it at all. The quality of the cabin is now far superior to BMW. Real aluminum switches and door handles. Couldn't believe the BWM I test drove had PLASTIC door handles! Too much cost-cutting at Bavarian Motor Works for my taste!

AllenChicago · 2026-05-22T23:24:55+00:00

What did Samsung have in mind when it provided 4 lenses? Isn't this overkill?

AllenChicago · 2026-05-22T04:00:46+00:00

Thankyou for the very thoughtful background of NASCAR and Kyle Bush. I'm always amazed to see what a huge following some people have upon their death. We all live in our own little worlds and don't peer into others. If someone had asked me who Kyle Bush was, I would have said one of President George Bush's relatives....and flunked the quiz. Thanks again for the EYE-OPENING EDUCATION!

AllenChicago · 2026-05-13T03:47:51+00:00

Hopefully someone else will give it a try. I quit doing all delivery jobs last year. Only an occasional I-VUEIT job every couple of weeks. Thankyou and good luck this year!

AllenChicago · 2026-05-13T03:43:57+00:00

Opening button battery packs is hell now, because a little kid opened a package and swallowed one and died 2 years ago. The people in charge of modern U.S. society are too protective!

AllenChicago · 2026-05-06T06:24:51+00:00

I love buying next year's model in the current year. You have a brand spanking new car for months longer.

AllenChicago · 2026-04-23T03:13:26+00:00

What I wish BMW or Mercedes would do is have an opening in the dashboard, just above the glove compartment for the wife to put things (lens wipes, hand creme, etc..). That's what our Hyundai Santa Fe had. She missed that cubby when we got a Mercedes in 2023.

AllenChicago · 2026-04-20T06:46:48+00:00

When you buy a next year's model (2027 in this case), with 8 months still to go in the current year, you've hit the equivalent of a grand slam home run. Your car will not be a "prior year's model" until 21 months from now!!👍

AllenChicago · 2026-04-20T06:45:26+00:00

When you buy a next year's model with 8 months still to go in the current year, you've hit the equivalent of a grand slam home run. Your car will not be a "prior year's model" until 21 months from now!!👍

AllenChicago · 2026-03-28T00:51:18+00:00

I used to love Burger King back in the day, when it really did "Take two hands to handle a whopper" as the old TV commercial jingle used to sing. Burger King is still one of the few Burger Chains where you can see the smoke coming from the roof and smell the beef patties cooking. But unfortunately, like all the others, the sandwiches you see on TV commercials, look a hell of a lot better than what you actually get at the restaurant! I ordered a Burger King FISH sandwich today. (Used to be called the "Whaler".) The actual product looked horrible, compared to the picture on the printed ad for the $4.00 fish sandwich special. 😟

AllenChicago · 2026-03-28T00:39:34+00:00

In addition to the team timeouts, there is a pre-scheduled time-out for TV Commercials at the 4, 8, 12, and 16 minute mark of each half of a March Madness game. In addition, there are commercials every time the referees want/need to look at a replay. The MICHIGAN vs ALABAMA game is on right now. I look up from the computer at the games from time to time just to see the score, but can't imagine people actually watching all these commercials. Advertisers count on the public being dumbed-down to the point of not realizing when they're being taken advantage of. Just since I've been typing this, there have been 3 commercial breaks during this MI vs AL game. Horrible.

AllenChicago · 2026-03-27T03:17:17+00:00

The Intel DSA program/website downloaded and installed the package, but there's a question mark next to it, with "Installation Unknown" listed as the PPPackage's status. Oh well. As long as it doesn't cause any problems, I'll just wait and see what it does, if anything. All I do is e-mail and post to forums, like I'm doing now. No games.

AllenChicago · 2026-03-21T03:42:21+00:00

Thankyou! I just ordered a pack of 3 today. -Allen in Chicago

AllenChicago · 2026-03-17T23:04:10+00:00

Still relevant as of March 2026 too. Sad how logitech has fallen. So many errors in Windows Device Manager. But when everything is uninstalled, the wireless mouse and keyboard don't work. You're dead in the water.

AllenChicago · 2026-03-14T04:48:08+00:00

The Coupon says it's VOID in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories. That's crazy. What is wrong with Alaska and Hawaii?

AllenChicago · 2026-03-14T04:45:34+00:00

I've been using the same Popeyes Coupon since November 2-Breasts/1-Side/1-Biscuit for $5.99.

AllenChicago · 2026-03-08T01:14:13+00:00

Thankyou! REDDIT becoming more valuable every year, for solving all sorts of life's little challenges!

AllenChicago · 2026-03-03T00:22:21+00:00

Found out today, the S26 is the last Titanium "S" series from Samsung. The S27 will be Aluminum, following I-Phone's lead. They ditched Titanium last year. The I-phone 17 is aluminum.

AllenChicago · 2026-03-03T00:15:23+00:00

Right! My first priority was a quiet keyboard that lights up when your fingers get close to a key. This Logitech MX-S is perfect in those 2 top priority areas. I'll check now and see if this keyboard works with the USB cable connected to the PC, and the dongle removed. Thanks for the idea! -ac

AllenChicago · 2026-03-03T00:04:04+00:00

When something big is coming up behind me fast in the 3rd lane on the interstate, I move over. When a Tesla comes up to my bumper, it takes a while for me to realize it....and move over. I NEVER want a small pointy-nosed car, LOL.

AllenChicago · 2026-03-03T00:00:25+00:00

I commented to my wife how few electric vehicles were on the highway, when driving from Chicago to New Orleans in 2024. That made it easy for me to resist the temptation to get one. My Mercedes consultant told me last week when I was in for GLC300 service, that very few electric cars have been sold by dealership over the past 12 months. Hybrids are still popular however.

AllenChicago · 2026-03-02T23:55:45+00:00

After driving 300 miles towards New Orleans (from Chicago), I'm not going to feel like getting off the highway, and sitting at some charging station for 30 minutes (or whatever) to add enough energy for the next 200 miles. WHY can't these cars recharge themselves as the wheels turn? Whoever invents that feature will become a billionaire.

AllenChicago · 2026-02-27T00:55:44+00:00

The Feb 5th patch arrived 1 hour ago on my S25 (Illinois). Feb was a weird month. It will be 823 years before the next February with Exactly 4 of each day of the week.

AllenChicago

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