Gl550 in the Flesh...!
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Gl550 in the Flesh...!
I stopped by FJ MB today and asked about the GL550. After hunting for it they located it in the basement pre-delivery area fully detailed. It is sold.
I saw it from about 50' away and WOW...I was blown away! As I approached it I noticed the grille and how well it was so well proportioned to the rest of the front detail. The grille and star do not look out of place and blend beautifully into the front of the truck. I noticed the flares and how well they were attached...excellent match of edges. The rear end was likewise well proportioned and and the exhaust exits look "kewl" if this old guy can use such a word...
The star of the show are the 21" AMG Wheels...absolutely great looking..
They will be easy to keep clean and they just set the truck off so well.
The interior was black and I am pleased with it. Having not been a fan of black interiors I am now converted...
I asked if I could shoot some pictures and he said " a couple." He was the floor salesman so he wanted to get back upstairs. I took out my little Canon S230 and shot two images. I can't wait to let my Canon SLR loose on this thing....
I saw it from about 50' away and WOW...I was blown away! As I approached it I noticed the grille and how well it was so well proportioned to the rest of the front detail. The grille and star do not look out of place and blend beautifully into the front of the truck. I noticed the flares and how well they were attached...excellent match of edges. The rear end was likewise well proportioned and and the exhaust exits look "kewl" if this old guy can use such a word...
The star of the show are the 21" AMG Wheels...absolutely great looking..
They will be easy to keep clean and they just set the truck off so well.The interior was black and I am pleased with it. Having not been a fan of black interiors I am now converted...
I asked if I could shoot some pictures and he said " a couple." He was the floor salesman so he wanted to get back upstairs. I took out my little Canon S230 and shot two images. I can't wait to let my Canon SLR loose on this thing....
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NJ, glad you got a peak at one... It seems like it was good for you.. I had same reaction when I saw one at NY auto show.. It was like love at first site.. From that day I was convinced that I would wait for this truck.. It really threw me for a spin... Only a couple weeks more of waiting...
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NJ, glad you got a peak at one... It seems like it was good for you.. I had same reaction when I saw one at NY auto show.. It was like love at first site.. From that day I was convinced that I would wait for this truck.. It really threw me for a spin... Only a couple weeks more of waiting...
I think this thing is going to set Range Rover and Cadillac on their ears. The RR is equally priced and some of their gadgets may hold some sway, but ride and looks is far above it. The Cad it not in the same class!
Greg told me today mine is still B4 (in production) with a VIN and once it gets to D5 which is Carrier Assigned (could be by Friday), it will be 10-14 days to Denver. Looks like the first week of September....
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Thanks nish... You don't have to do anything other than admire that good looking GL450 you have in your garage....:-)
I am sure I will survive.
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The Cad is also not in the same price class. I hear they sell starting at invoice down , even the '08s just coming in already have $1000 " trunk " money so one can be had for , at most , $61K for the short one and $64K for the long ESV one - a good $20K below the GL550 . And if you wait a few months on these '08s , probably get 0/0 financing , which all leftover '07s have right now , to boot. GM has to do this on their trucks every qtr it seems to move the metal .
I'd love to buy ANY car for 0/0 instead of tying up all that cash up front in a depreciating asset! I thought MBUSA should have done that to get rid of the piles of R classes the past two years .
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Hang in there until they re-engineer distronic for that big star. By then, you can trade in that great 450 for the 550 and not take too big of a bath. And, your head won't hurt as much.
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Thanks for the pics, NJ. I looked on the lot at my MB dealership last night when I went to pick up my GL and all they had were 450's. Not a 550 to be seen. Looking forward to seeing yours in person in October.
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Unfortunately, with luxury car lines, there's a certain attitude of "if you don't buy it the guy behind you will," and though things have changed on the customer end, they're slow to change on the dealer's side of the equation.
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More Iridium/black pics, courtesy of MB of Sugar Land, Texas. The visual presence is quite striking. Combine that with the performance, comfort, luxury, and utility...is there a better package for the price?
http://mb-sugar-land.ebizautos.com/s...BizAutos&pid=2
http://mb-sugar-land.ebizautos.com/s...BizAutos&pid=2
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More Iridium/black pics, courtesy of MB of Sugar Land, Texas. The visual presence is quite striking. Combine that with the performance, comfort, luxury, and utility...is there a better package for the price?
http://mb-sugar-land.ebizautos.com/s...BizAutos&pid=2
http://mb-sugar-land.ebizautos.com/s...BizAutos&pid=2
You are so right about "is there a better package for the price?" $83K MSRP fully loaded is not cheap but it sure is worth it....
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More Iridium/black pics, courtesy of MB of Sugar Land, Texas. The visual presence is quite striking. Combine that with the performance, comfort, luxury, and utility...is there a better package for the price?
http://mb-sugar-land.ebizautos.com/s...BizAutos&pid=2
http://mb-sugar-land.ebizautos.com/s...BizAutos&pid=2
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More Iridium/black pics, courtesy of MB of Sugar Land, Texas. The visual presence is quite striking. Combine that with the performance, comfort, luxury, and utility...is there a better package for the price?
http://mb-sugar-land.ebizautos.com/s...BizAutos&pid=2
http://mb-sugar-land.ebizautos.com/s...BizAutos&pid=2
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At the moment I'd say no. The Range Rover still has a better, more luxurious interior, but it is too small compared to the GL. The GL550 pretty much clobbers it in anything else other than off-roading, but who really does that! The only thing I see coming is the Lexus LX570. Nothing visually compared to the GL, but it will have the same hp and all leather/wood/gadgets you can stuff into it.
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I noticed that carpet treatment also and wondered if they had added something different. But I think you are right and that detailer has the great patience to put in those stripes. They are almost too perfect.
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Nice job to you too, raj! Man, that dealer must have realy spent some time with the vacuum! Maybe I will have to try that in my ride, next time I give it a wash.
Thanks.
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Dodson, are you and your father going to be able to bring those two 550's down to Vegas for the meet in October? The more the merrier!
