bluelights22
New Member
I tried the Q5 before getting the GLC, I also have galloping arthritis and spodylosis (curvature of spine) The Q5 was shocking! the seats were wide but very hard, they hurt within the hours test drive.
I have the GLC 250 AMG with premium pack, not all singing all dancing.
The only thing I did was have the black alacantra leather replaced with soft grey leather from a specialist. The difference was amazing both in comfort and looks. The only problem I have is the "vehicle too close warning" it really annoys me and goes off at the weirdest of times.
I hope you get your problems sorted.
Maybe look at the Lexus?
Hey Bluelights,
Finally someone who knows exactly what it is like to wear my shoes, though I feel sorry as I would wish this on no one.
- I'll private message you.
The garage I purchased from want to take the car away for a bit to do their own independent tests, so next week they are gonna give me a new 2017 GLC sport, that way I can see if its characteristics differ from the GLC AMG 250D that I currently drive.
bluelights22
New Member
hallra
Does the Sport have the same suspension as your car? My AMG has coil springs, so is pretty bullet proof, I wanted a car to take me into older age, with this in mind I looked at something to be comfortable with my conditions, lots of toys but nothing too complicated as it wont be under warranty for ever.
Does the Sport have the same suspension as your car? My AMG has coil springs, so is pretty bullet proof, I wanted a car to take me into older age, with this in mind I looked at something to be comfortable with my conditions, lots of toys but nothing too complicated as it wont be under warranty for ever.
bluelights22
New Member
I don't know, i will look it up the spec when I get the car reg, I did consider the air suspension originally when buying but I was nervous as the dealers didn't have a test car. Not sure if cars with air suspension suffer with crabbing?
I've had a few disappointments with this car, though I must admit it has by far the best seat position and seat that I have found on the market, for my condition. I have severe ankylosing spondilitis.
Changing it to something else, unfortunately isn't really an option, so I need the faults fixed.
I got all the bells and whistles as I need them due to my condition, but found most of the technology half works, which isn't good for me as I rely on it.
Glad you only have the distance to car in front sensor issue, from my experience the issue with that is the sensor is only looking every 1.5-2.0 secs, it randomly detects and you can't turn it permanently off. Though I think I've got the warning buzzer turned off... Will check next time I go for a drive
Regards
Richard
I'll be interested if you could give more details on the leather replacement, who did it, costs, etc
Even with the seats being the best I can find for my condition, i still have problems, they are a bit unforgiving which causes problems in hips/quads/thighs
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Looks nice mate
