GL450 Options List Bummer...
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That's funny and brings back a memory for me... I knew I was doomed when our daughter was just beginning to speak. After Mama first, then Dada second, the third and fourth words she spoke was "Baby Gap". When I looked at my wife in disbelief, she was just beaming.
Now that she has turned 9, Baby Gap has been replaced with Nordstrom. Thank goodness she still thinks velcro shoes are cool. I can only imagine what damage will be done when they aren't any longer.
Now that she has turned 9, Baby Gap has been replaced with Nordstrom. Thank goodness she still thinks velcro shoes are cool. I can only imagine what damage will be done when they aren't any longer.
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Um, I'm sorry - did I just say that out loud? There's that lack of inner dialogue popping up again. How embarrassing.
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Originally Posted by rkao
Good to know the little ones won't beat up the leather too much - or yours are little angels.
Originally Posted by rkao
We have a two year old and hopefully another later this year or next so I'll have to dial my retentiveness down a notch or two...especially given my wife's love for light colored leather interior like the Macadamian she wants for the GL.
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And hopefully the Rear Seat Entertainment option will keep her/them from tearing up the inside! 
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
I think I'm going to have to talk with Allen soon. He's got to stop setting the standard with that little blue box stuff.
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
Now that she has turned 9, Baby Gap has been replaced with Nordstrom. Thank goodness she still thinks velcro shoes are cool. I can only imagine what damage will be done when they aren't any longer.
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Originally Posted by Newbie_2_MB
I can't tell you how happy Allen is that there is not a Nordstrom within 50 miles or so of where we live. There is, however, Nordstrom.com
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We've a Nordstroms, a Neiman Marcus and a Lord & Taylor less than 10 miles away in ONE single mall; if you expand that distance to 15 miles, you can add a Saks and a Bloomingdales in another - and that's not counting the island of Manhattan that's only 25 miles away. So shopping is like a sport in our part of the world...and at times of major sales it becomes a blood sport!
Which explains why we did over 60% of our Christmas shopping online, just can't handle the crowds...
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Thank goodness for the car seat mat that sits under her throne - otherwise the crumbs it collects would get seriously out of hand!
And yes, anything within her reach is fair game, and at 75th percentile in length since the day she was born, more and more things will come within her reach...
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I told you - no ORP in my 320! Der!
As for daughter's and son's shoes - Nordstrom may be expensive but they have really good stuff a lot of the time. Watch out for Needless Markup - they don't like returns and usually have quite a premium on stuff they think you can't get elsewhere.
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Upon further research on Edmund's, it appears that the Full Leather Seating and Heating packages are not mutually exclusive as the online configurator at MBUSA made me believe - but that the wood/leather steering wheel becomes an all leather steering wheel; will have to confirm with my rep when we configure the car on his system.
If this is indeed the case, then it'd be an easy sacrifice to give my wife the warm hands on the cold days...like today in NY where it hasn't gotten out of the teens and with the wind chill is in the single digits...though a week from now we'll supposedly be in the 60s again - who said there isn't global warming??
Upon further research on Edmund's, it appears that the Full Leather Seating and Heating packages are not mutually exclusive as the online configurator at MBUSA made me believe - but that the wood/leather steering wheel becomes an all leather steering wheel; will have to confirm with my rep when we configure the car on his system.
If this is indeed the case, then it'd be an easy sacrifice to give my wife the warm hands on the cold days...like today in NY where it hasn't gotten out of the teens and with the wind chill is in the single digits...though a week from now we'll supposedly be in the 60s again - who said there isn't global warming??
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We've a Nordstroms, a Neiman Marcus and a Lord & Taylor less than 10 miles away in ONE single mall; if you expand that distance to 15 miles, you can add a Saks and a Bloomingdales in another - and that's not counting the island of Manhattan that's only 25 miles away. So shopping is like a sport in our part of the world...and at times of major sales it becomes a blood sport!
. I've never been to NYC.
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Originally Posted by Newbie_2_MB
I'm going to New York City in November 2008 (over Thanksgiving) with my sister & niece. My niece is a huge shopper & my sister isn't, so Auntie (me) is going along to go shopping with my niece. My husband is terrified...I'm very excited . I've never been to NYC.
. I've never been to NYC.
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Just tell him to clear off the balance on all the credit cards before you go - you're gonna need all the room you can get for shopping AND eating!
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Actually, the wood/leather steering in 07 was a stand alone option. In 08 they made it part of leather package and took away rear heated seat option with leather package (typical MB style). So if you want rear heated seat and heated steering you will have to get MB tex. This was one of the main reasons we bought 07 320 CDI in August instead of waiting for 08s.
If push came to shove though, I think the Heating Package will win hands down with the SO.
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I can get us in at the Hampton in Times Square for $2,000 for the week, so I think that's the route we're going.
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MB Tex
I have Tex and believe it is much more durable than even the best leather interior. In fact, I can clean it with just about any cleaning material. With two kids, it really is great. Also I would say it works for me psychologically. In my audi (which had top of the line leather) I was always worrying about the leather, when it got rained on a bit, snow, or when the kids got it dirty n some way. Now, I know I have nothing to worry about. Maybe its just me, but I like the peace of mind.
The one downside of MB Tex I have noticed is that it does not breath as well as leather. When the heated seats get real hot and I am wearing dress pants (to work), my legs can actually start to sweat a bit. I have not owned the car in the summer, so this may prove to be an issue.
The one downside of MB Tex I have noticed is that it does not breath as well as leather. When the heated seats get real hot and I am wearing dress pants (to work), my legs can actually start to sweat a bit. I have not owned the car in the summer, so this may prove to be an issue.
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If you need any help with logistics or want advice as you get closer, let me know. You're going to have a great time.
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Yes, the MB Tex seats will look much better over the long haul than the leather seats. They will be much more durable, easier to clean, and less prone to stains, and will not crack like leather.
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FWIW, in the UK (and I suspect throughout Europe) the OffRoad package is standard equipment on ALL GL models, i.e. GL320CDI, GL420CDI, and GL500(same as our GL550).
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MB leather in my 320 is 10 years old and 120k seat miles. Still looks great. Went through a teenager riding in the back. Same experience with tex also. Tex will also need emolliant replacement like Nish is applying to the leather. Sun is the killer for all cars so use your windshield screen to protect dash and seats with both materials. As some have noted, tex does not breath as well as leather. I live in a hot climate and I don't like my skin to stick to the seats like they do with the tex.
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Please feel free to ask as your travel plans get closer to next Thanksgiving - even though it seems far now I'm sure it'll be here before we know it!
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Sounds like MBTex would not be a big sacrifice if that's the only seating surface we can have with the Heating Package, thanks for all the input.
Since we're only leasing for ~36 months - give or take a few depending on the lease package offered - regular cleaning and our annual auto detailing appointments ought to keep either surface in good condition.
Since we're only leasing for ~36 months - give or take a few depending on the lease package offered - regular cleaning and our annual auto detailing appointments ought to keep either surface in good condition.
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Thanks Roy! We're very excited about going, even though it seems like a long ways off.
