I finally got my GL450, well... actually almost two weeks ago
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2002 BMW 330i, and GL 450
I finally got my GL450, well... actually almost two weeks ago
I have been too busy to post, so I will post pics later. Pretty loaded (P2 package, 19" wheel package, dual dvd,running boards, 3-Zone climate etc.,) I put in the chrome fins, the chrome door inserts, and the chrome plate in the bumper the day it came home. Truck looks awesome. So after 500 miles, pros and cons
Pros
Truck is beautiful, handles well, interior is awesome, stereo is good enough for me.
Cons
Glove box, if you can call it that, way too small. Where is one supposed to store the leather case with the manuals? Mirrors are too small, steering is way too light for my liking, and way to similar to the steering of a Cadillac or a Lexus. The ride is a bit too soft also. The steering of BMWs to me is perfection.
Anyhow, this is not my truck, is the wifes. She is very pleased with it and so am I, in fact, she loves it. Today though, a weird thing happen to her. She said she was rolling out of a parking lot, going around 5-6mph,and the truck went into neutral, and then the engine shut off. She turned the ignition back on, and off she went?? Hopefully its a one off.
Pros
Truck is beautiful, handles well, interior is awesome, stereo is good enough for me.
Cons
Glove box, if you can call it that, way too small. Where is one supposed to store the leather case with the manuals? Mirrors are too small, steering is way too light for my liking, and way to similar to the steering of a Cadillac or a Lexus. The ride is a bit too soft also. The steering of BMWs to me is perfection.
Anyhow, this is not my truck, is the wifes. She is very pleased with it and so am I, in fact, she loves it. Today though, a weird thing happen to her. She said she was rolling out of a parking lot, going around 5-6mph,and the truck went into neutral, and then the engine shut off. She turned the ignition back on, and off she went?? Hopefully its a one off.
Last edited by ubrs; Nov 30, 2007 at 12:20 PM.
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06 CLS500
yep. it lacks even basic storage. center console won't hold hardly anything. (on 08's the two part center console is GONE, and the Bluetooth puck takes up half of the center console area.
Glove box will hold my radar detector, but not my sunglasses case AND radar detector without a TON of moving that **** around.
Manual? mine is in the passenger door slot. It won't fit in the glove compartment.
I came out of an Armada (that I still have) and moving to the GL (size wise) is like taking all the stuff from the Titanic and trying to get it on a lifeboat (all I could think of). I've really had to downsize things I carry. Even my gun is smaller in my GL, my Kimber .45 won't fit anywhere in the damn truck...lol
Glove box will hold my radar detector, but not my sunglasses case AND radar detector without a TON of moving that **** around.
Manual? mine is in the passenger door slot. It won't fit in the glove compartment.
I came out of an Armada (that I still have) and moving to the GL (size wise) is like taking all the stuff from the Titanic and trying to get it on a lifeboat (all I could think of). I've really had to downsize things I carry. Even my gun is smaller in my GL, my Kimber .45 won't fit anywhere in the damn truck...lol
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From: San Jose, CA
2002 BMW 330i, and GL 450
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2002 BMW 330i, and GL 450
At the moment, I have the manuals on the side door pocket, but the tire compartment sounds a good place too. I will have to check that out. Thanks.
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2022 GLE 350; 2016 BMW 428i gran coupe; 2014 Audi Q5 tdi
We decided not to try to keep the manual in the car for space reasons. I figure that if I had a question while on the road I could use the teleaid service to get the answer.
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Originally Posted by abcdef
I figure that if I had a question while on the road I could use the teleaid service to get the answer.
That is what I do
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2008 GL 320 CDI Black/Black
Funny - me too. I pull it out every so often. And about every time I find the answer I need I go - "hmmm, pretty cool! I continue to be amazed at how cool and functional this unit is.
