The Price is Right
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When you say "Fully Loaded", do you mean including all of the available options? If yes, then back out the options and give us your best shot at the base price for a 550 without any individual options.
Thanks and glad to have you voting!
Thanks and glad to have you voting!
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My guess is 60675 Base MSRP... 
Based on the 7500 price difference between the e320 Bluetec and the e550.
Based on the 7500 price difference between the e320 Bluetec and the e550.
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GL550 "Price is Right" Game Update
Well... I guess the powers that be limit the number of times you can edit a single message, as I've been locked out from updating the original post in this thread. But, never fear... the prize package is too dear to be outwitted by technical limitations. Therefore, I've created a spreadsheet tonight that lists all of the current game guestimates.
KEY GAME HIGHLIGHTS - Day 2
#1 - There are a total of 14 guestimates so far. The latest entry has come in from our fair friend from California tonight who drives a beat-up GL450 around town... Newbie 2 MB.
Sorry Jen... I just couldn't resist being ornery. I truly hope your repair goes smoothly and that the insurance company finds the lawbreaker on the videotape.
#2 - The range between the highest and lowest guess is enormous... $21,901.50. Nevada Jack owns the highest guess at $82,576.50 and Danno4x4 owns the lowest at $60,675.00.
#3 - Only one player has submitted a guess, rounded off to the nearest penny. It's our esteemed contributor and generous prize package coordinator... Nevada Jack! What's he know that we don't?
#4 - If you throw out the lowest and highest guestimates, you get a mean value of $78,389.08. Hmmmm... that seems to be a interesting figure.
Hope you are all enjoying this little thread and I'll continue to post updates as the guestimates roll in.
KEY GAME HIGHLIGHTS - Day 2
#1 - There are a total of 14 guestimates so far. The latest entry has come in from our fair friend from California tonight who drives a beat-up GL450 around town... Newbie 2 MB.
Sorry Jen... I just couldn't resist being ornery. I truly hope your repair goes smoothly and that the insurance company finds the lawbreaker on the videotape.
#2 - The range between the highest and lowest guess is enormous... $21,901.50. Nevada Jack owns the highest guess at $82,576.50 and Danno4x4 owns the lowest at $60,675.00.
#3 - Only one player has submitted a guess, rounded off to the nearest penny. It's our esteemed contributor and generous prize package coordinator... Nevada Jack! What's he know that we don't?
#4 - If you throw out the lowest and highest guestimates, you get a mean value of $78,389.08. Hmmmm... that seems to be a interesting figure.
Hope you are all enjoying this little thread and I'll continue to post updates as the guestimates roll in.
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KEY GAME HIGHLIGHTS - Day 2
#1 - There are a total of 14 guestimates so far. The latest entry has come in from our fair friend from California tonight who drives a beat-up GL450 around town... Newbie 2 MB.
Sorry Jen... I just couldn't resist being ornery. I truly hope your repair goes smoothly and that the insurance company finds the lawbreaker on the videotape.
#1 - There are a total of 14 guestimates so far. The latest entry has come in from our fair friend from California tonight who drives a beat-up GL450 around town... Newbie 2 MB.
Sorry Jen... I just couldn't resist being ornery. I truly hope your repair goes smoothly and that the insurance company finds the lawbreaker on the videotape.
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Geez, guess I didnt watch enough Price is Right! I guess $79,825.
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PO# & Pricing
My sales rep sent me my PO# today and also indicated that they are expecting pricing next week. It's not going to be much longer.
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And The Winner Is...
I have not been able to confirm via my MB Rep, but sraj has posted the base price of the new GL550 this morning from his own NetStar summary page. Thanks a bunch sraj!
For those that haven't seen it, the base price is $76,975 and a pleasant surprise it is, including no upcharges for metallic paint.
So, according to my records, we have a winner. She may have never posted on the GL550 thread, but she knows how to price a GL550 in the Price is Right game. The WINNER is our friend Jen (a.k.a. "Newbie 2 MB") with a guesstimate of $76,600. How's that for impressive?
She wins the incredible prize package, which includes the infamous cabbage soup from Nevada Jack.
So, the good news for ol' Stumblefoot is that nearly 70% of the guesstimates were too high (including my own).
WHEW!!! Now I don't have to call the broker after all.
Congratulations Newbie 2 MB and enjoy the soup!
For those that haven't seen it, the base price is $76,975 and a pleasant surprise it is, including no upcharges for metallic paint.
So, according to my records, we have a winner. She may have never posted on the GL550 thread, but she knows how to price a GL550 in the Price is Right game. The WINNER is our friend Jen (a.k.a. "Newbie 2 MB") with a guesstimate of $76,600. How's that for impressive?
She wins the incredible prize package, which includes the infamous cabbage soup from Nevada Jack.
So, the good news for ol' Stumblefoot is that nearly 70% of the guesstimates were too high (including my own).
WHEW!!! Now I don't have to call the broker after all.Congratulations Newbie 2 MB and enjoy the soup!
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I have not been able to confirm via my MB Rep, but sraj has posted the base price of the new GL550 this morning from his own NetStar summary page. Thanks a bunch sraj!
For those that haven't seen it, the base price is $76,975 and a pleasant surprise it is, including no upcharges for metallic paint.
So, according to my records, we have a winner. She may have never posted on the GL550 thread, but she knows how to price a GL550 in the Price is Right game. The WINNER is our friend Jen (a.k.a. "Newbie 2 MB") with a guesstimate of $76,600. How's that for impressive?
She wins the incredible prize package, which includes the infamous cabbage soup from Nevada Jack.
So, the good news for ol' Stumblefoot is that nearly 70% of the guesstimates were too high (including my own). WHEW!!! Now I don't have to call the broker after all.
Congratulations Newbie 2 MB and enjoy the soup!
For those that haven't seen it, the base price is $76,975 and a pleasant surprise it is, including no upcharges for metallic paint.
So, according to my records, we have a winner. She may have never posted on the GL550 thread, but she knows how to price a GL550 in the Price is Right game. The WINNER is our friend Jen (a.k.a. "Newbie 2 MB") with a guesstimate of $76,600. How's that for impressive?
She wins the incredible prize package, which includes the infamous cabbage soup from Nevada Jack.
So, the good news for ol' Stumblefoot is that nearly 70% of the guesstimates were too high (including my own).
WHEW!!! Now I don't have to call the broker after all.Congratulations Newbie 2 MB and enjoy the soup!
Great news for all the GL550 people who have an order in (or may now be planning on doing so
) And congratulation to Jen! I don't know the cook and the Cabbage Soup is only offered about every 10 days or so. I hope that is not because they have to wait for the excess cabbage to build up enough to make soup
If I can find a way to ship it FedEx I will try or she can let me know when she and her GL (and her dogs) are coming to LV. I will see if they have the soup and make arrangement for her to collect her prize....
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Come on guys, I'm a girl & I know how to shop & price things
The really cool part is my husband told me I was WAY off & he guessed in the mid-$60's as a price range. I'm going to get some mileage out of this one!!
NV, I'm usually in Vegas once or twice a year, so I'll take you up on the soup offer the next time I'm in Sin City.
The really cool part is my husband told me I was WAY off & he guessed in the mid-$60's as a price range. I'm going to get some mileage out of this one!!
NV, I'm usually in Vegas once or twice a year, so I'll take you up on the soup offer the next time I'm in Sin City.
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Great news for all the GL550 people who have an order in (or may now be planning on doing so
) And congratulation to Jen! I don't know the cook and the Cabbage Soup is only offered about every 10 days or so. I hope that is not because they have to wait for the excess cabbage to build up enough to make soup
If I can find a way to ship it FedEx I will try or she can let me know when she and her GL (and her dogs) are coming to LV. I will see if they have the soup and make arrangement for her to collect her prize....
I'll eat anything but cabbage soup, probably not.
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I know I'd be up for making the trip from Colorado.
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The local is the Suncoast Hotel and Casino and is located in the Summerlin area of LV. It is owned by Boyd Gaming, who is just starting a mega-resort on the strip. A nice place with transport to the strip or a short 20 minute drive to any casino or hotel on the strip. The Marriott is about a half mile away and is a little more upscale also.
Let's see what the future brings...
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
Maybe we should all make plans to hold a rally with our GL's in Sin City later this fall/winter and we can ALL partake in the infamous cabbage soup! I bet a lot of folks would drive their GL's to this meet-n-greet. I know I'd be up for making the trip from Colorado.
I know I'd be up for making the trip from Colorado.Also, it looks like I may have listed the winner incorrectly in the other thread. My apologies, Jen. And next time you go to Vegas, directions to Bellagio are on me
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While I'm disappointed to have not won the fabulous prize package, I sure am glad to hear the base price was much lower than most of us (including myself) anticipated. I wouldn't be surprised if the GL550 turns out to be the most popular model since if can now hold it's own in the bling catagory against Escalade, Navigator, Denali and Range Rover...with the added cachet of being a Mercedes Benz.
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Also, if we can pull this off, I wonder if we could talk boxboss into making the trip and bringing some of those Rendezvous ribs for everyone to enjoy. Heck, we might even talk AutoSaurus into joining us with his Q7. And, do you think blittle would make the cross-country journey, bringing some lobsters in the back of his beast?
I'm telling you... this could be one heck of a party!
Come one, come all... we may need to start a new thread with this topic!
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Now here's the real problem for me; Las Vegas is not only do-able, but it's do-able in the GL and I happen to really like the rooms at the Venetian.
In fact, other than the long wait at Hoover Damnation, it's really not too bad a drive. Not very exciting, mind you, but not too bad.
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Come one, come all to meet in Vegas. All we ask is that you drive your GL.
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Here's my favorite option for the 2010 GL!
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