GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Is distronic standard on the GL 550? It is not shown as an option like the 450.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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you can't get it on the 550, ONLY on the 450.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by patsy1099
you can't get it on the 550, ONLY on the 450.
What about the US version of the GL420 CDI Bluetech?

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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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I am going to reserve comments.
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