Germancar1

Yeah if its going to be loaded they'll have to charge a stiff premium over the GL450. I kinda like that they're doing that with the top of the line cars like the S600 and CL600. The GL550 should be the way too if they want some Range Rover buyers to take note.

M

cjh.

Here is a link for pictures and info. Click on "photo gallery." There are tons of pictures.

http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshow...enz-gl550.html

peej

I have the full spec list, and available options list, if anyone is interested... (unfortunately not the price yet, but I guess $85k)

Stumblefoot

Very anxious to see what you've got Peej! Can you post it on the board for all to see? Did it come from a dealer? If yes, when do they expect pricing to be announced?

Thanks for all the info!

peej

OK, but it'll have to wait till I'm back to a real keyboard in the office on wednesday morning... if you're desperate I could do it on this pda...

Stumblefoot

Wednesday sounds great. Don't wear out those thumbs!

Stumblefoot

Okay Peej, gettin' anxious here on a Thursday afternoon. Just kidding, but I'm looking forward to the info you have. My dealer still states they don't have any information out here and still are not ready to build my dream SUV. So, as you can imagine, I, along with others on the board are looking forward to receiving your details.

oknish

come on, peej. Don't leave us hanging

Stumblefoot

Peej... what's the delay in posting the 550 specs? A week has passed since my last message and still no info yet. I'm sure oknish is as anxious to see your details as I am.

superchet

I was in to talk to a salesman yesterday about a GL and I told him I wanted a 2008. He showed me the order screen for the GL550, and he confirmed that there would be a P1 and P2 but there was no detail on what was in each package. There were some options that apparantly weren't not included in either:

Rear entertainment package
Heated steering wheel
and some others I don't remember

Interestingly, distronic was definitely not on the "other" option list. The salesman said he'd be surprised if distronic were included in the P2.

There was no info on pricing.

Nevada Jack

I think maybe the current version of Distronic is past it's prime and maybe the lack of orders on the 2007's (?) and price of $3100 for it may lead to the end of it. There is a new version on the S that may eventually be optioned on the the other MB models. I agree with the sales rep that it would most likely not be a part of P1 or P2.

grussell

How about that list????

oknish

So, if I understand you right, NJ, are you saying that Distronic (or Plus version) may not be available on 08 GLs? That would be a serious bummer.

With Distronic enabled, I can do all my email on the road before I hit the office.

Just kidding, of course.

Nevada Jack

LOL...with the new Distronic Plus that would certainly be possible.

I am just going by what the poster indicated that there was no single option for the distronic on what he saw. My doubts about being in a P option is the cost of $3100 added to any other options in the package would make it pretty costly.

The new D-Plus is a totally different system which employs front and rear radars of different types and replaces the current Parktronic system. So I don't think they would add it mid-model cycle but wait for a major model change.

gbitar

can someone help answer this option question: will the GL 550 come with the Off-road package? Thanks

Nevada Jack

I think the Off-road package will be "available." Whether it will be standard or an option or part of a package is the question.

It is impossible to outguess MBUSA in the makeup of their vehicles for sale here. EU gets the full option list but MBUSA in their great wisdom (?) decides what is best for the US buyers.

oknish

Here is what MB is letting dealers see (as of yesterday). IMO, it's not a complete list of options for sure. But looks like they have colors finalized. Wonder what that Jade Green and Verde Brook looks like ???

Nevada Jack

A very short list of options. Looks like P1 and P2 will be pretty loaded and what now becomes standard on the 550 is anybody's guess. The list )with options) is going to have to be over $80K to preserve the 450's position in my opinion.

Verde Brook is a very dark olive green/brown metallic finish. I have no idea on Jade Green.

jpeardm

Verde Brooke,

carpersn

Jade Green has been available as an 07 E-class, so you can check out the color on BYO, but IMO it doesn't do it justice...

Stumblefoot

[QUOTE=oknish;2260114]Here is what MB is letting dealers see (as of yesterday). IMO, it's not a complete list of options for sure.

Thanks for posting the list and hopefully, that short option list bodes well for what will come standard on the beast. I'll check back in with my dealer when we return from vacation in Jackson, WY.

jpeardm... thanks for the Verde Brooke picture. That looks really good imo, more brown than green.

All... didn't see a single 450 on the drive from CO to Jackson, WY. Have seen a couple in town though. We've spent three days in the national parks (Teton and Yellowstone) so far, but not a single 450. There were 3 R's though if you can believe that.

oknish

Thanks, carpersn. I checked it out and am now wondering when MB will offer the designo Graphite for GL. Love that color.

boxboss

oknish - do you have some pics of that color? Might look good on a 420 if Ms Boss didn't kill me before I had a chance to buy it!

I have several of Verde Brooke my SR sent at the office. I'll try to remember to post them tomorrow. That was my inital choice before I switched to OB. At times, I wish I had non-metallic black. OB appears dusty in the right sunlight.

oknish

I tell you, boss, the wives will kill us first

And, no, I don't have pics. I just went to the mbusa.com and did a BYO and saw the option and when I selected it, I realized that I have seen that color on a few E's around town and have always just loved it.

It is true that metallic colors look a bit dusty in the right sunlight but, IMO, then straight Black shows even the finest layer of dust. It's a really tough call one way or the other and, again IMO, choice is between cleaning effort vs. perfect look.

jpeardm

[QUOTE=oknish;2268887]I tell you, boss, the wives will kill us first

A close up of the Verde Brook, looks very metallic in this one.