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Edmunds First Drive Article-Very Nice

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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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Edmunds First Drive Article-Very Nice

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109812

ALso got the new Motor Trend with First Drive in it...it wasn't much to read, though, as MT has gotten to be mostly fluff these days anyway.
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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This was a really good review and well written. It makes me even more excited to own one.
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Excellent article. Thanks for posting!

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"As a "premium full-size tow-rated sport-utility," the GL450 might indicate that the SUV pie is inexorably slivering into ever smaller niches, but as a practical tool (and even as an everyday driver), it sets a new benchmark. Nothing from Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Range Rover or Volvo can compare to the GL's combined size, capabilities and drivability."
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Great Post!!! I'm even more excited now. Especially the part about it not driving like a truck.
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Yeah baby!

Rave review (just like the new S-Class).

Thanks - nice post.
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