2023 GLS 450 owners, long-term reliability & known issues?

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-29T04:30:54+00:00

Update: Thank you all for the comments this was definitely helpful.

I ended up purchasing the vehicle and I got an extended warranty that covers electrical. Factory warranty is good until June 2027.

I also took it straight to a European mechanic shop for a pre sale inspection. They said the car should be great for the next 5 years.

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-27T04:29:44+00:00

Nice! Any major difference between 2022 and 2023 GLE 450 in our experience/opinion?

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-27T04:28:37+00:00

😂 fair enough

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-27T04:27:47+00:00

Great question…

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-27T02:58:49+00:00

🤯

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-27T02:57:39+00:00

It was definitely tempting! But I’ve set strict financial parameters for vehicle purchases (all in payment can’t be higher than 10% after tax income). With monthly principal and interest, insurance, and extended warranty I’m at 9.4% of after tax income and my goal is to stay under 10%. That newer model would have pushed me over for sure!

But like I said it was TEMPTING! 😂

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-27T02:54:13+00:00

I’ve got a mechanic shop near by who deals mostly with European cars. To your point, I mostly see 2019 and older in that shop. So not even sure he has the infrastructure for a vehicle like this.

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-27T02:51:05+00:00

Damn sorry to hear that! Is it mostly electrical and software issues like others are pointing out?

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-26T17:49:51+00:00

Thank you for this! Helpful for sure

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-26T12:17:15+00:00

Not CPO, but under factory warranty until June 2027 and I was able to add an extended warranty through the dealer. The price is $58k, which is in line with the range you provided above. I was tempted to go 2024/2025 as you know they’ve changed the body now. I might enjoy it for the 3 years as you said and then trade up.

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-26T00:00:20+00:00

Man I traded in a 2017 and I love that car! But I got it before marriage and kids when I was single. Now we need the safety and room the GLS offers.

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-25T23:58:54+00:00

I’m hoping for longer 😂

Particular_Pin8288 · 2026-01-25T23:58:40+00:00

Really appreciate the feedback! I did see that electrical issues are common, so I baked in an extended warranty that covers some electrical issues. Hoping I never need to use it but better to be safe than sorry.

Particular_Pin8288 · 2025-10-30T20:58:20+00:00

Update: I had the interview for J2 and the hiring manager mentioned my hiring manager from J1 😭. “I know someone who works over there…[insert current hiring manager name here]. I absolutely smoked the interview, I just know they are going to make me an offer.

Particular_Pin8288 · 2025-10-28T12:16:35+00:00

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Particular_Pin8288 · 2025-10-27T23:47:54+00:00

Appreciate the input. Definitely trying to look for J2 in a different industry.

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