This luxury German SUV is now an affordable used car

Yes, you also want an SUV, like many other cars, but not just any other car. Such a car is of course beautiful and exquisite, but you want to drive in a car that impresses, no questions asked. You want a wide, animated status symbol from a German brand that no one can miss. This occasion is a good choice.

The selection of used cars is huge. You can find affordable used cars everywhere at the dealership, via Gaspedal.nl and even on Facebook. Autovisie selects the three best used cars in their class every week.

The event costs 20,000 euros

This week we'll be looking for a used car for up to €20,000; SUVs in the upper segment. Don't like the Mercedes-Benz GLA? Then present the event on Tuesday or Thursday.

Mercedes-Benz GLA (2014 – 2017)

If you “fall” in love with a star, there is no other brand. The GLA's interior is really nice and spacious, although luggage space is a somewhat disappointing 421 litres. It is surprising how far the front seats can move back, which means that even “overweight people” can sit comfortably here. Of course it will be a bit tight in the back. Engine-wise, the 115hp/156hp 200 is already a lot of fun to use, but more size and more power make it even more fun to use.

The seven-speed automatic transmission keeps gears nice and low, thus contributing to comfort. A good example is the richly equipped black GLA 250 (2014, 132,000 km) available from VD Bilt Cars for €19,950. This used car has now been sold.

You should pay attention to this when buying a used car

There is only one known problem with this GLA and we also know it from other Mercedes cars of this generation. The engine will then not start, while it is audible that the starter motor is “starting”… but it is not turning. The reason is a broken resistor on the positive terminal of the battery.

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With Start Assist, it works, but every time the engine has to be started, it's the same old story again. So… quickly go to the garage and install a new resistor. Do you want to know all about the reliability of this used car? Then view our buying guide here.