Bought A GL450 -
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'16 528i MSport
Bought A GL450 -
Hey guys
Wanted to thank you all for your opinions and advice on the GL450. We happily signed the papers on our Alabaster White w/Macadamia Leather this evening. We will be picking it up this Saturday...
It's equipped with the following options:
Premium Package
Appearance Package
Lighting Package
Rear Seat Entertainment
Sunroof Package
Rearview Camera
It was MSRP'd around 67K but we were able to negotiate it down to 63K (supposedly $500 over invoice).
Will post pics this weekend
Wanted to thank you all for your opinions and advice on the GL450. We happily signed the papers on our Alabaster White w/Macadamia Leather this evening. We will be picking it up this Saturday...
It's equipped with the following options:
Premium Package
Appearance Package
Lighting Package
Rear Seat Entertainment
Sunroof Package
Rearview Camera
It was MSRP'd around 67K but we were able to negotiate it down to 63K (supposedly $500 over invoice).
Will post pics this weekend
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I got it from Ray Catena Edison. Gary G and Leon Pereldik, awesome standup guys, gave us a great deal I think. If you guys go to them for anything, let me know, Ill make a call to them.
We couldn't use the MVP or ECN number on the GL so these guys felt bad and hooked us up. I;m sure I missed a few options but what are some must-have accessories. They are throwing in All weather mats for free, but anything else?
We couldn't use the MVP or ECN number on the GL so these guys felt bad and hooked us up. I;m sure I missed a few options but what are some must-have accessories. They are throwing in All weather mats for free, but anything else?
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Glad
Glad you got a good deal. I did go to RC Edison myself since it was closer to me. However, i couldn't cut a better deal and ended up buying from David Michael. Later the RC guys started calling me to match up the deal.. but I guess it was too late .
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We were ready to walk but finally Gary G came to senses and "okay'd" the deal we wanted. We were in a rush to replace the MDX so we weren't going anywhere else.
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RAY CATENA is best dealer in tri-state (I'm not getting paid to say this 
..maybe they should make hire me as a PR guy)...any how, anyone that needs a car in jersey area, PM me anytime for my guys info there 
..maybe they should make hire me as a PR guy)...any how, anyone that needs a car in jersey area, PM me anytime for my guys info there
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DaCeptak0n . Absolutely we should have a meet.
blazinginder - ray catena is a great dealership but when i visited them, they didn't have time for my business. In fact we wanted 2 so we went to Dave Michael and got each truck for 1000 below invoice for an ordered vehicle of our choice of accessories.
Besides that, dealer will pick up my car from home, leave a loaner for all services and then will drop back as well. (as long as it is under warranty) .
I just feel that all dealers are same , good or bad. Go to the one who can save you money. but again, thats only me.
blazinginder - ray catena is a great dealership but when i visited them, they didn't have time for my business. In fact we wanted 2 so we went to Dave Michael and got each truck for 1000 below invoice for an ordered vehicle of our choice of accessories.
Besides that, dealer will pick up my car from home, leave a loaner for all services and then will drop back as well. (as long as it is under warranty) .
I just feel that all dealers are same , good or bad. Go to the one who can save you money. but again, thats only me.
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DaCeptak0n . Absolutely we should have a meet.
blazinginder - ray catena is a great dealership but when i visited them, they didn't have time for my business. In fact we wanted 2 so we went to Dave Michael and got each truck for 1000 below invoice for an ordered vehicle of our choice of accessories.
Besides that, dealer will pick up my car from home, leave a loaner for all services and then will drop back as well. (as long as it is under warranty) .
I just feel that all dealers are same , good or bad. Go to the one who can save you money. but again, thats only me.
blazinginder - ray catena is a great dealership but when i visited them, they didn't have time for my business. In fact we wanted 2 so we went to Dave Michael and got each truck for 1000 below invoice for an ordered vehicle of our choice of accessories.
Besides that, dealer will pick up my car from home, leave a loaner for all services and then will drop back as well. (as long as it is under warranty) .
I just feel that all dealers are same , good or bad. Go to the one who can save you money. but again, thats only me.
You are corrrect......they are! Their purpose is to make money, not friends.....however, if they make money on a deal ( and they always do ) and the customer feels good about the deal, then you have a "win win" In all the years I have been buying cars I have met only a very few owners, sales mangers, or sales reps that have any great legitimate passion or even knowledge about their product........but the owners and the sales managers can qoute the monthly numbers real quick! ......and it does not matter whether it's Chevys or MBs! I suspect that when you get into the exotics it might be different............but I'm not going to get to that level!
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All the current GL owners, anything I should look out for when picking up the truck?
I told them I want a thorough walkthrough of the entire car, I mean from top to bottom, especially working the two TVs (putting my PS3 in there as soon as I get home)...
I told them I want a thorough walkthrough of the entire car, I mean from top to bottom, especially working the two TVs (putting my PS3 in there as soon as I get home)...
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I will definitely post pictures. The GL with Jasmine (G35 Coupe) and Bruce (E320) and maybe a few with Athena (2005 Acura TL)...
I need to name the GL, what have you guys named yours?
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DaCeptak0n...I just bought an07 TL-S last month...its a great car with good power under the hood 0-60 in 5.7....making it faster then my SL (i think) ...but can't beat the good old V8 grunt and torque 
...but can't beat the good old V8 grunt and torque
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Pics are coming -
I got so many compliments on it when I took it to a baby shower this afternoon. The engine roars yet you can barely hear it. I seriously recommend the GL450 to anyone in the market for an SUV. Though it's not great on the gas, the sheer joy and comfort from driving it will amaze you enough to forgo from looking at the gas tank. No sluggish acceleration, and what a stature it oozes.
Guys, I will post up pics soon enough but man, do I LOVE THIS SUV OR WHAT!!!
Guys, I will post up pics soon enough but man, do I LOVE THIS SUV OR WHAT!!!
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Sorry guys but I know it's been taking forever to get some pics up. I've been busy with work these days that I can only admire it when I get home and then sleep and then wake up again. This weekend promises for some sunshine so I will get it waxed and everything and let the pics begin!
Fav features:
1) Lighting package - love how they curve, wish my G35 Coupe did that!!
2) RSE - loads of fun but havent utilized it enough to validate the $2600 price tag yet
3) The engine - ****'s a monster and so quiet!!
Fav features:
1) Lighting package - love how they curve, wish my G35 Coupe did that!!
2) RSE - loads of fun but havent utilized it enough to validate the $2600 price tag yet
3) The engine - ****'s a monster and so quiet!!
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Don't get me started on MBUSA and their handling of custom orders and delivery. My father ordered a 1946 Buick right after the war and waited 9 months for it. I am now approaching almost 5 months waiting on my GL over 60 years later. Is that progress or what...!
Don't get me started on MBUSA and their handling of custom orders and delivery. My father ordered a 1946 Buick right after the war and waited 9 months for it. I am now approaching almost 5 months waiting on my GL over 60 years later. Is that progress or what...!
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DaCeptak0n,
Congratulations.
I read your posts in W211 forum, (I have not visited the MBworld forums for a while.) I think GL is a good choice. (I bought a Q7 recently to replace my old E39 and I love it.)
Otto
Congratulations.
I read your posts in W211 forum, (I have not visited the MBworld forums for a while.) I think GL is a good choice. (I bought a Q7 recently to replace my old E39 and I love it.)
Otto
