Quick Deal?
08-07-2007, 10:18 AM
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I contacted my rep yesterday and indicated I may be interested in buying from his initial stock of GL's. He indicated that he had two coming in this week but both were sold. He is at training on the C Class today so he will check his inventory for unsold arrivals and let me know tomorrow.
The reason is that all the GL's have the same equipment except for the KG and RSE (plus some other minor stuff.) The initial dealer stock of un-changeable trucks include the RSE, Hitch and iPod I think. Colors are usually Black on Black and maybe White. So in order to speed up delivery, if he has a Black on Black or White on Black or White on Macadamia (or any other combination I like), I would take it as equipped if the price is right. He also could have a unsold truck that the dealer selected the options and color for which would be okay also. I would like to take delivery as soon as possible since I have been holding off on a trip to the east coast.
Will know something tomorrow and make a decision quickly if he has an unsold one coming in the next couple of weeks.
Put this little composite thing together for reference. I am not normally a fan of Black interiors but did see a GL450 some weeks ago and it was impressive with the burl walnut wood.
The reason is that all the GL's have the same equipment except for the KG and RSE (plus some other minor stuff.) The initial dealer stock of un-changeable trucks include the RSE, Hitch and iPod I think. Colors are usually Black on Black and maybe White. So in order to speed up delivery, if he has a Black on Black or White on Black or White on Macadamia (or any other combination I like), I would take it as equipped if the price is right. He also could have a unsold truck that the dealer selected the options and color for which would be okay also. I would like to take delivery as soon as possible since I have been holding off on a trip to the east coast.
Will know something tomorrow and make a decision quickly if he has an unsold one coming in the next couple of weeks.
Put this little composite thing together for reference. I am not normally a fan of Black interiors but did see a GL450 some weeks ago and it was impressive with the burl walnut wood.
08-07-2007, 11:24 AM
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Wish you all the luck, Jack. Maybe we will now get pics even earlier 
And, yes, Burl Walnut was a big "eye catcher" for me also. But then I saw the Birch wood in Jen's over the weekend and that looked really nice as well especially with the ash interior.
And, yes, Burl Walnut was a big "eye catcher" for me also. But then I saw the Birch wood in Jen's over the weekend and that looked really nice as well especially with the ash interior.
08-07-2007, 01:05 PM
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Jack,
Looks like you and I both are tired of waiting! I personally went with White/ Mac interior primarily to get color contrast like your S class. Good luck finding an earlier unit, can't wait to see more pics! I'm also thinking that if you're heading to the East coast a GL gathering may be in order...
Looks like you and I both are tired of waiting! I personally went with White/ Mac interior primarily to get color contrast like your S class. Good luck finding an earlier unit, can't wait to see more pics! I'm also thinking that if you're heading to the East coast a GL gathering may be in order...
08-07-2007, 02:28 PM
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If one of those GL's arriving this week is blue, guess whose truck that is?
You can get a GL450 from AZ if you can't wait, they had a few last I checked. They had blacks and whites. I owned a black one in Socal and then moved to LV, and I hated it here. I have a silver and love it, can't see myself driving a white "ambulance".
You can get a GL450 from AZ if you can't wait, they had a few last I checked. They had blacks and whites. I owned a black one in Socal and then moved to LV, and I hated it here. I have a silver and love it, can't see myself driving a white "ambulance".
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If one of those GL's arriving this week is blue, guess whose truck that is?
You can get a GL450 from AZ if you can't wait, they had a few last I checked. They had blacks and whites. I owned a black one in Socal and then moved to LV, and I hated it here. I have a silver and love it, can't see myself driving a white "ambulance".
You can get a GL450 from AZ if you can't wait, they had a few last I checked. They had blacks and whites. I owned a black one in Socal and then moved to LV, and I hated it here. I have a silver and love it, can't see myself driving a white "ambulance".
If I wanted a 450 I would have taken delivery on the Gl320 I waited over 5 months for. Color is not that critical...I think the GL looks good in any color.
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If one of those GL's arriving this week is blue, guess whose truck that is?
You can get a GL450 from AZ if you can't wait, they had a few last I checked. They had blacks and whites. I owned a black one in Socal and then moved to LV, and I hated it here. I have a silver and love it, can't see myself driving a white "ambulance".
You can get a GL450 from AZ if you can't wait, they had a few last I checked. They had blacks and whites. I owned a black one in Socal and then moved to LV, and I hated it here. I have a silver and love it, can't see myself driving a white "ambulance".
08-07-2007, 05:26 PM
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You made the right choice...that 382hp engine with that 7 speed tranny is one great combination. Anyone seen the 0-60 figures yet for the GL550? Should be a bad machine considering it size and weight.
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Jack, the numbers I find from the MB Germany site indicate 0-100km in 6.5 sec. This compares to 7.2 sec for the 450. This should be one of the fastest full-size SUVs out there. Can't wait!
08-08-2007, 08:46 AM
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Thanks for the info. I don't rush off the line that much but it is nice to know you have it there to take advantage of when needed...:-)
08-08-2007, 09:00 AM
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Actually, are there ANY 3-row SUV's that are faster? Car mags were getting mid 6-second times for the 450, so the 550 should be in the 5's.
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I think the Escalade is closest being in the mid 6 second range. In regards to 0-60 times, MB tends to be conservative so a high 5 to low 6 second time for the 550 is likely. More important in my opinion will be mid-range passing power and it should be excellent for this large a beast given the engine/tranny combo. Haven't seen any auto mag reviews yet...
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I think the Escalade is closest being in the mid 6 second range. In regards to 0-60 times, MB tends to be conservative so a high 5 to low 6 second time for the 550 is likely. More important in my opinion will be mid-range passing power and it should be excellent for this large a beast given the engine/tranny combo. Haven't seen any auto mag reviews yet...
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Correct on the mid-range power. When I goose the S doing 75mph on the freeway, it scampers like it was from a stoplight. If you want to leave someone in the dust going down the highway, this engine and tranny will flat out make them disappear in the rear view mirror. Even with the additional weight I think you will get a similar result with the 550. I think the GL450 owners can probably vouch for the power surge when needed.
For the 450 the highway acceleration is pretty impressive too for this large a vehicle, very smooth and with all the gears it's very responsive without much lag. It's all there when you need it which is every day up here in Boston with these a&^%#^@ drivers all over the roads. 
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My dealer is not Fletcher Jones...I wouldn't buy a Polo Shirt from them. I have a great SA and they do great service but their sales department needs an overhaul. Low-ball Steve the sales manager is still living in the "if you want a MB, you have to pay for it..."era.
If I wanted a 450 I would have taken delivery on the Gl320 I waited over 5 months for. Color is not that critical...I think the GL looks good in any color.
If I wanted a 450 I would have taken delivery on the Gl320 I waited over 5 months for. Color is not that critical...I think the GL looks good in any color.
BTW, if I have a similar experience as when I bought my last ML I will walk out, I'm not that desperate to buy this SUV.
08-08-2007, 09:44 PM
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I see, you are right, I've had issues buying there before. Even with their service dept as well, I had to teach them how to turn on the aux switch for the fog lights, they had no idea. I had to go to Socal for my first ML. Unfortunately there is no diesel in socal, so I have to stick to the local or go to AZ, I don't know anybody else. Who is your dealer then?
BTW, if I have a similar experience as when I bought my last ML I will walk out, I'm not that desperate to buy this SUV.
BTW, if I have a similar experience as when I bought my last ML I will walk out, I'm not that desperate to buy this SUV.
His phone # is 866-659-4788. Just tell him Nevada Jack referred you and he will treat you like an old friend.
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August 17 Build Date....
My rep did his job well and found this GL550 with a August 17 build! Should be a done deal by the end of the day after we firm up the figures.
Obsidian Black on Black with all options. I wanted the wood wheel and did not want the RSE or Hitch but I am willing to "suffer" for the August build and early September delivery.
The NetStar sheet:
Obsidian Black on Black with all options. I wanted the wood wheel and did not want the RSE or Hitch but I am willing to "suffer" for the August build and early September delivery.
The NetStar sheet:
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My rep did his job well and found this GL550 with a August 17 build! Should be a done deal by the end of the day after we firm up the figures.
Obsidian Black on Black with all options. I wanted the wood wheel and did not want the RSE or Hitch but I am willing to "suffer" for the August build and early September delivery.
The NetStar sheet:
Obsidian Black on Black with all options. I wanted the wood wheel and did not want the RSE or Hitch but I am willing to "suffer" for the August build and early September delivery.
The NetStar sheet:
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NJ,
I knew you'd see it my way we got same car, same colors and same build date.... It's truckin time (bling bling style) come earlt Sept.. Congrats on the early order.. I hope they're not giving you my order... MB would never do that right?
I knew you'd see it my way we got same car, same colors and same build date.... It's truckin time (bling bling style) come earlt Sept.. Congrats on the early order.. I hope they're not giving you my order... MB would never do that right?
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Greg said something about he was able to get an east coast build because MB found out the order came from someone who owned 2 BMW's...sorry...LOL
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Obsidian Black on Black with all options. I wanted the wood wheel and did not want the RSE or Hitch but I am willing to "suffer" for the August build and early September delivery.
CONGRATS................and don't forget to post some pics when you get this east coast allocation.
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Thanks for all the congratz...I was really surprised that Greg had one in the pipeline and loaded at that. 
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You don't have to suffer for long, Jack. I will trade my 450 for your 550 when I see you in Vegas. That way you can have the wood wheel and no hitch. For you, I would drive a car with leather wheel
CONGRATS................and don't forget to post some pics when you get this east coast allocation.
CONGRATS................and don't forget to post some pics when you get this east coast allocation.
