First Mercedes
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2014 GL 450
First Mercedes
Thought I would introduce myself. I'll be picking up my first Mercedes tomorrow; a GL450 in Capri Blue/Ash. I've been a Ford girl my entire life, most recently driving a 2005 Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition. While I love my Expedition, I saw the GL450 on the freeway and instantly fell in love.
I live in southern California with my husband of 7 years and our 2 Labrador Retrievers. I'm a Director of Human Resources for a manufacturing company and volunteer with a Labrador Retriever rescue group, so along with my 2 fur kids, I usually have a foster dog -- hence the reason for the large vehicle!
I'm also a motorcyclist. I ride a 2004 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. I've logged about 20K miles on this bike and over 25K on my previous ride, a 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster. I usually take a week-long motorcycle trip by myself, as my husband is in law enforcement and has a tough time getting time off work.
So that's it about me. I'm anxious to pick up my new GL. Thanks for letting me hang out here and learn more about Mercedes.
I live in southern California with my husband of 7 years and our 2 Labrador Retrievers. I'm a Director of Human Resources for a manufacturing company and volunteer with a Labrador Retriever rescue group, so along with my 2 fur kids, I usually have a foster dog -- hence the reason for the large vehicle!
I'm also a motorcyclist. I ride a 2004 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. I've logged about 20K miles on this bike and over 25K on my previous ride, a 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster. I usually take a week-long motorcycle trip by myself, as my husband is in law enforcement and has a tough time getting time off work.
So that's it about me. I'm anxious to pick up my new GL. Thanks for letting me hang out here and learn more about Mercedes.
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Welcome. Here is what you should do, in the suggested order -
1. Post some pics of your new ride. It seems that Blue/Ash is a favored color combo around here.
2. Get the Stainless steel bumper plate so your bumper won't get scratched.
3. Go on a long drive and tell us what you think. Enjoy the ride.
1. Post some pics of your new ride. It seems that Blue/Ash is a favored color combo around here.
2. Get the Stainless steel bumper plate so your bumper won't get scratched.
3. Go on a long drive and tell us what you think. Enjoy the ride.
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You & your fur kids will love it. I take my 3 for rides occasionally. With the 2nd & 3rd row seats folded, and the included divider net installed behind the driver's seat, my fur kids love all the room back there.
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Got a Vegas road trip next month
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And post pics of your fur kids!
My wife and I LOVE labs, chocolates especially, but alas given our busy urban and suburban schedules, do not have enough time to give them good long walks and the exercise they'd deserve. So instead, we have two under 20 lbs. westie-poos who are litter mates and much easier to manage...and oh yes, one HUMAN child too who turns one on the 21st .
The blue on ash color combo seems popular here in the metro NY area as well, we'd seriously consider it when we replace the LX in 12 months' time.
My wife and I LOVE labs, chocolates especially, but alas given our busy urban and suburban schedules, do not have enough time to give them good long walks and the exercise they'd deserve. So instead, we have two under 20 lbs. westie-poos who are litter mates and much easier to manage...and oh yes, one HUMAN child too who turns one on the 21st
.The blue on ash color combo seems popular here in the metro NY area as well, we'd seriously consider it when we replace the LX in 12 months' time.
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Have you seen the GL550 shots with the 21" standard AMG wheels?
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Yes I have. They look good - similar to the 20" Porrima (Tynaride) wheels available now that I almost bought. I also noticed the Verde - I like it, but will not be changing like some on this forum!
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After having the GL for 24 hours, all I can say is WOW! I went from a 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer to the GL. In all honesty, I had never ridden in a Mercedes, let alone owned one. I thought the Expedition rode nice and had nice features. Boy, was I wrong! I can't believe how quiet & smooth the GL is. Of course, I'm preaching to the choir here!
Here are a few pictures from when I brought it home yesterday (yes we are very patriotic with our red, white & now blue vehicles!):
I love the Ash interior
Although the fur kids have not yet been in the vehicle, here is a picture of them
Snickers is the chocolate & Jordan is the black Lab.
Here are a few pictures from when I brought it home yesterday (yes we are very patriotic with our red, white & now blue vehicles!):
I love the Ash interior
Although the fur kids have not yet been in the vehicle, here is a picture of them
Snickers is the chocolate & Jordan is the black Lab.
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Hey Newbie.....
Does your new GL have the "lighting package" ( the bi-zenon ones that turn as the vehicle turns?) JUst curious as there has been some discussion about whether you get chrome turn signal housings with that package or not......your's seems to have the black housings.
Does your new GL have the "lighting package" ( the bi-zenon ones that turn as the vehicle turns?) JUst curious as there has been some discussion about whether you get chrome turn signal housings with that package or not......your's seems to have the black housings.
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Hey Newbie.....
Does your new GL have the "lighting package" ( the bi-zenon ones that turn as the vehicle turns?) JUst curious as there has been some discussion about whether you get chrome turn signal housings with that package or not......your's seems to have the black housings.
Does your new GL have the "lighting package" ( the bi-zenon ones that turn as the vehicle turns?) JUst curious as there has been some discussion about whether you get chrome turn signal housings with that package or not......your's seems to have the black housings.
Thanks for sharing the pictures Newbie, and congrats!
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Hey Newbie.....
Does your new GL have the "lighting package" ( the bi-zenon ones that turn as the vehicle turns?) JUst curious as there has been some discussion about whether you get chrome turn signal housings with that package or not......your's seems to have the black housings.
Does your new GL have the "lighting package" ( the bi-zenon ones that turn as the vehicle turns?) JUst curious as there has been some discussion about whether you get chrome turn signal housings with that package or not......your's seems to have the black housings.
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Great looking GL! Wish you all the luck and enjoyment with it. Chocolate and Jordan should really feel like royalty now...
Excellent pics also...
Excellent pics also...
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Hey Newbie.....
Does your new GL have the "lighting package" ( the bi-zenon ones that turn as the vehicle turns?) JUst curious as there has been some discussion about whether you get chrome turn signal housings with that package or not......your's seems to have the black housings.
Does your new GL have the "lighting package" ( the bi-zenon ones that turn as the vehicle turns?) JUst curious as there has been some discussion about whether you get chrome turn signal housings with that package or not......your's seems to have the black housings.
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Edit: I just checked and his build was early in the build cycle. Apparently he got one of the very early builds which did not have the chrome His quote:
I bought on '07 in Nov. of '06 (I think the build date a a few months earlier)
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Here the optionlists says:
Code 615: Bi-xenon headlights with activelight system with dynamic elevation of the lightbeams and integrated foglights (in chrome housing).
It comes as standard equipment for all models except the 320Cdi. About 2 thousand dollars extra to equip the 320cdi with it
(Norway, the standard equipment differs from country to country it seems)
Code 615: Bi-xenon headlights with activelight system with dynamic elevation of the lightbeams and integrated foglights (in chrome housing).
It comes as standard equipment for all models except the 320Cdi. About 2 thousand dollars extra to equip the 320cdi with it
(Norway, the standard equipment differs from country to country it seems)
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Here the optionlists says:
Code 615: Bi-xenon headlights with activelight system with dynamic elevation of the lightbeams and integrated foglights (in chrome housing).
It comes as standard equipment for all models except the 320Cdi. About 2 thousand dollars extra to equip the 320cdi with it (Norway, the standard equipment differs from country to country it seems)
Code 615: Bi-xenon headlights with activelight system with dynamic elevation of the lightbeams and integrated foglights (in chrome housing).
It comes as standard equipment for all models except the 320Cdi. About 2 thousand dollars extra to equip the 320cdi with it
(Norway, the standard equipment differs from country to country it seems)2007 Options
Bi-Xenon Curve-Illuminating Headlamps and Heated Headlamp Washers
Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge headlamps provide better vision over longer distances on both high and low beams. These headlamps actively pivot their beams to either side, based on your steering angle, to better illuminate curving roads. The option also includes high-pressure headlamp washers and corner-illuminating foglamps that activate at speeds under 25 mph when turning or when the turn signal is activated.
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If you look at the MB brochure on GL, all pics show chrome trims and fine print says "shown with optional lighting package". That is pretty clear evidence.
Newbie - nice looking GL and will look even better with Snickers and Jordan inside My roomie in college had a chocolate lab (named Kahlua - what a surprise) and Snickers looks like a spitting image of Kahlua.
Newbie - nice looking GL and will look even better with Snickers and Jordan inside
My roomie in college had a chocolate lab (named Kahlua - what a surprise) and Snickers looks like a spitting image of Kahlua.
