Gl550
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Nothing on my end either. Played phone tag in the morning and am travelling now and next week. Will call him back in July and, hopefully, they will have something concrete by then.
Any idea of what people are hearing about when production will start on 550? I have heard it beginning in July and/or August.
Any idea of what people are hearing about when production will start on 550? I have heard it beginning in July and/or August.
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'06 A6 & '08 GL550
Supposedly, my vehicle is to be made in the 1st 10 days of August. I find that a bit amazing, considering it's only 5 weeks from now and the dealer still doesn't have any concrete information yet. I just wonder how much lead time MBUSA requires for an order to enter production? Seems exceptionally short to me at this point.
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From: Barmet Bay, NY
1972 Chevy Vega 2300 - Panel Express
(Exclusive Equipment):
5.5L DOHC V-8
21" 5-Spoke AMG Alloy wheels
All-Season Continental tires (295/40)
Fender Flares
New Front Bumper
New Grille with three lamella
X- Large M-B Star
Chrome Roof Rails
Chrome belt-line
Chrome Liftgate step protection
Dual split chrome exhaust tips
Blue Tinted Glass
(Standard Equipment):
Premium 2 Package
Heating Package
Full Leather Seating Package
Running Boards
Voice Control
Skid Plates
Adaptive Damping System (ADSII)
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
Model year 2008 GL550 (USA):
(Exclusive Equipment):
5.5L DOHC V-8
21" 5-Spoke AMG Alloy wheels
All-Season Continental tires (295/40)
Fender Flares
New Front Bumper
New Grille with three lamella
X- Large M-B Star
Chrome Roof Rails
Chrome belt-line
Chrome Liftgate step protection
Dual split chrome exhaust tips
Blue Tinted Glass
(Standard Equipment):
Premium 2 Package
Heating Package
Full Leather Seating Package
Running Boards
Voice Control
Skid Plates
Adaptive Damping System (ADSII)
(Exclusive Equipment):
5.5L DOHC V-8
21" 5-Spoke AMG Alloy wheels
All-Season Continental tires (295/40)
Fender Flares
New Front Bumper
New Grille with three lamella
X- Large M-B Star
Chrome Roof Rails
Chrome belt-line
Chrome Liftgate step protection
Dual split chrome exhaust tips
Blue Tinted Glass
(Standard Equipment):
Premium 2 Package
Heating Package
Full Leather Seating Package
Running Boards
Voice Control
Skid Plates
Adaptive Damping System (ADSII)
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
With the 382HP and the 7 speed and ADSII the ride will be superb I am sure. Gas mileage will also be pretty good I suspect. I get 25mpg on highway trips with my S which is probably 1000 lbs + lighter than the GL550 will be.
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2007 GL450
I would think around $80K +/- a $1000 or so. My GL320CDI priced out at $72,850 with everything but the RSE, Hitch and Heating Pkg. So with all the body additions, chrome, ADSII and all the others items standard (except for RSE and no Distronic) plus the upgrade to the 382HP engine, over $80K seems "reasonable?"
With the 382HP and the 7 speed and ADSII the ride will be superb I am sure. Gas mileage will also be pretty good I suspect. I get 25mpg on highway trips with my S which is probably 1000 lbs + lighter than the GL550 will be.
With the 382HP and the 7 speed and ADSII the ride will be superb I am sure. Gas mileage will also be pretty good I suspect. I get 25mpg on highway trips with my S which is probably 1000 lbs + lighter than the GL550 will be.
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I wouldn't expect the GL550 to get better gas mileage than the GL450, in fact I speculate that it will be slightly worse. IMHO, in terms of factors that influence MPG ratings, the weight isn't as much of an issue as is the drag coefficient when comparing the S class and GL. The GL has a huge frontal cross sectional area compared to the S.
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From: Colorado Rocky Mtns.
'06 A6 & '08 GL550
Model year 2008 GL550 (USA):
(Exclusive Equipment):
5.5L DOHC V-8
21" 5-Spoke AMG Alloy wheels
All-Season Continental tires (295/40)
Fender Flares
New Front Bumper
New Grille with three lamella
X- Large M-B Star
Chrome Roof Rails
Chrome belt-line
Chrome Liftgate step protection
Dual split chrome exhaust tips
Blue Tinted Glass
(Standard Equipment):
Premium 2 Package
Heating Package
Full Leather Seating Package
Running Boards
Voice Control
Skid Plates
Adaptive Damping System (ADSII)
(Exclusive Equipment):
5.5L DOHC V-8
21" 5-Spoke AMG Alloy wheels
All-Season Continental tires (295/40)
Fender Flares
New Front Bumper
New Grille with three lamella
X- Large M-B Star
Chrome Roof Rails
Chrome belt-line
Chrome Liftgate step protection
Dual split chrome exhaust tips
Blue Tinted Glass
(Standard Equipment):
Premium 2 Package
Heating Package
Full Leather Seating Package
Running Boards
Voice Control
Skid Plates
Adaptive Damping System (ADSII)
I just opened an email from my rep that provides additional info to GL Fahrer's post.
(Individual Options)
443 Heated Steering Wheel
550 Hitch
864 Dual Screen DVD Entertainment
056 Single Screen DVD Entertainment
889 Keyless Go
057 iPod Kit
064 Chrome Grill Guard
067 Illuminated Door Sills
(Exterior Colors)
Obsidian black
Jade green
Carpi blue
Verde brook
Barolo red
Pewter
Iridium silver
Sand beige
Black
Artic White
(Interior Colors)
Black
Macadamia
Ash
No prices were mentioned, so what do you think are the most important options to get? Also, what do you think the Chrome Grill Guard is?
Have a great 4th of July holiday everyone. We are so fortunate to live in such a great country!
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Happy 4th of July from Telluride, CO where four F-16's made a dramatic appearance today down main street, then up and over the box canyon walls to kick-off the town's parade today. Also, thanks to GL Fahrer for the update.
I just opened an email from my rep that provides additional info to GL Fahrer's post.
(Individual Options)
443 Heated Steering Wheel
550 Hitch
864 Dual Screen DVD Entertainment
056 Single Screen DVD Entertainment
889 Keyless Go
057 iPod Kit
064 Chrome Grill Guard
067 Illuminated Door Sills
(Exterior Colors)
Obsidian black
Jade green
Carpi blue
Verde brook
Barolo red
Pewter
Iridium silver
Sand beige
Black
Artic White
(Interior Colors)
Black
Macadamia
Ash
No prices were mentioned, so what do you think are the most important options to get? Also, what do you think the Chrome Grill Guard is?
Have a great 4th of July holiday everyone. We are so fortunate to live in such a great country!
I just opened an email from my rep that provides additional info to GL Fahrer's post.
(Individual Options)
443 Heated Steering Wheel
550 Hitch
864 Dual Screen DVD Entertainment
056 Single Screen DVD Entertainment
889 Keyless Go
057 iPod Kit
064 Chrome Grill Guard
067 Illuminated Door Sills
(Exterior Colors)
Obsidian black
Jade green
Carpi blue
Verde brook
Barolo red
Pewter
Iridium silver
Sand beige
Black
Artic White
(Interior Colors)
Black
Macadamia
Ash
No prices were mentioned, so what do you think are the most important options to get? Also, what do you think the Chrome Grill Guard is?
Have a great 4th of July holiday everyone. We are so fortunate to live in such a great country!
This is going to be one expensive truck. It may come very close to the S Class base (which went up about $2500 for '08.)
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Some machine Stumblefoot...can't wait to see the pricing and your selections.
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Thanks for the details, Stumble and Fahrer.......I can't believe Distronic is not available 
NJ - I am predicting 78K with the exclusive equipment and standard options that are listed.
Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Some machine Stumblefoot...can't wait to see the pricing and your selections.
Last edited by oknish; Jul 5, 2007 at 12:20 PM.
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I think you are low but hope you are right...:-) The exclusive equipment and 5.5 engine had got to add some big bucks along with the price increases for '08 models.
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The Grille Guard is not available simply because Parktronic is installed standard on the GL550. The sensors do not work when the grill guard is installed and in the way. If you order a GL450 or GL320 with Parktronic, you also cannot get the Grille Guard
The heated leather steering wheel will be an individual option only for the GL550 customer since it comes standard with the Wood/Leather steering wheel.
The GL does not have a Heated Wood Leather Steering wheel. You have to pick one or the other.
Distronic is not available because it has not been developed for the extra-large star found only on the MY'08 GL550 Grille.
The heated leather steering wheel will be an individual option only for the GL550 customer since it comes standard with the Wood/Leather steering wheel.
The GL does not have a Heated Wood Leather Steering wheel. You have to pick one or the other.
Distronic is not available because it has not been developed for the extra-large star found only on the MY'08 GL550 Grille.
Last edited by GL Fahrer; Jul 5, 2007 at 02:48 PM.
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
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'06 A6 & '08 GL550
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
Grille Guard and Parktronic
I just noted that the Exclusive Options for the GL550 have an item called "New Front Bumper." This tells me perhaps the sensors for the Parktronic have been relocated so the Grille Guard will not block them. Just a thought since they do list the Grille Guard as an option.
Also, I have revised my Base Price upward to $84,450 plus Keyless Go at $1200 bringing the fully equipped GL550 to $85,650....
Also, I have revised my Base Price upward to $84,450 plus Keyless Go at $1200 bringing the fully equipped GL550 to $85,650....
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Also, I have revised my Base Price upward to $84,450 plus Keyless Go at $1200 bringing the fully equipped GL550 to $85,650....
