GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

New OBlack GL to be built Monday!!!

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Old May 31, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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Smile New OBlack GL to be built Monday!!!

Dealer called today to confirm that my new OBlack GL will be built on Monday. Since I'm in S.C. I should get it within the next couple of weeks hopefully. He even emailed a copy of the MSRP sticker (ouch).

Paint: Obsidian Black
Uph: Macadamia Leather

Packages:
Premium 1 which includes:

harman/kardon® LOGIC7® audio system
Rear audio controls
Hands-Free Communication System
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Power tailgate
Parktronic
DVD navigation
Auto-dimming mirrors
Power folding mirrors
Cargo net
Memory seats with power steering column

Optical Off Road Package ( love the 19" wheels)
Lighting Package
Sunroof Package
Multicontour Seats
3-Zone Climate Control

Options:

Distronic (finally had to try it)
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
Trailer Hitch
Burl Walnut Wood Trim
Rear Seat Entertainment
Interior Ambient Lighting
Keyless Go

Pictures upon arrival!!!
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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From the date you ordered your GL450 to getting the Build date, how long did you have to wait???

My dealer only told me my build date wouldnt be any earlier than July 1st, and even then he wouldnt or couldnt give me a build date... is this normal?? The late build date I believe is due to the rearview camera option.

Ryan
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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About a month or so.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 06:03 AM
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About a month or so.

What was the price??

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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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What was the price??

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$76,095
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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$76,095
Whoa! You really did get the works. Remember to post pics when the baby arrives!

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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rstone
From the date you ordered your GL450 to getting the Build date, how long did you have to wait???

My dealer only told me my build date wouldnt be any earlier than July 1st, and even then he wouldnt or couldnt give me a build date... is this normal?? The late build date I believe is due to the rearview camera option.

Ryan
when did you place your order? seems july 1st is rather fast if you ordered it recently. I placed my order 5/12 and received july 15 build date(could be due to rearview camera). takes about 2 days to assemble and a week+ for shipping. should be about 2 weeks for delivery from build date given. btw, i ordered the same options less distronic and trailer hitch but in white.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jayj
when did you place your order? seems july 1st is rather fast if you ordered it recently. I placed my order 5/12 and received july 15 build date(could be due to rearview camera). takes about 2 days to assemble and a week+ for shipping. should be about 2 weeks for delivery from build date given. btw, i ordered the same options less distronic and trailer hitch but in white.
Ordered 5/18. The dealer told me I should receive it by the end of July. Although without a build date, I'm not expecting it untill some time in August. I'm hoping July, but who knows.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rstone
Ordered 5/18. The dealer told me I should receive it by the end of July. Although without a build date, I'm not expecting it untill some time in August. I'm hoping July, but who knows.
he should have a build date for you. ask him why he doesn't have a build date yet.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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I ordered the vehicle on April 8th.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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he should have a build date for you. ask him why he doesn't have a build date yet.
Well I emailed him, and have yet to hear back from him. I'll give them a few more days before I start calling them.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Well I emailed him, and have yet to hear back from him. I'll give them a few more days before I start calling them.
blah. call him tomorrow.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jayj
blah. call him tomorrow.
Well they told me it would be July 17th, and to expect it by the end of July. I guess we will see if it happens. I just hope their is no delays as I am moving in August.
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I ordered the vehicle on April 8th.
Any news???

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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Any news???

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Dealer called yesterday. The vehicle is in ATL and will be delivered tomorrow (Friday) for pick up. Ticked though, can't get the PE running boards for several months it appears. Plus, distribution will not let U.S. dealers order them from Canadian dealers.

Still exicited about having the vehicle for the weekend though.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Any news???

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Dealer called yesterday. The vehicle is in ATL and will be delivered tomorrow (Friday) for pick up. Ticked though, can't get the PE running boards for several months it appears. Plus, distribution will not let U.S. dealers order them from Canadian dealers.

Still exicited about having the vehicle for the weekend though.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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You ordered the PE and they won't have the PE running boards?
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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I see now you did not order the PE my bad. Good to us PE buyers that MB isn't allowing the PE running boards out for the standard GL. And I don't mean that to be a smartass your GL sounds like a sweet one but the appeal of the PE to me is not everyone will have one.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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No offense taken. There were certain things that I just "had to have" so I ordered the standard GL, plus I wasn't really feeling the wood grain in the PE. But I do luv the running boards.

I want to add the chrome door handle inserts at some point as well.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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....I want to add the chrome door handle inserts at some point as well.
Those should be a dealer accessory item - dealer should be able to just order them and put them on for you.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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Yea, they have the chrome inserts in stock.
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