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

Finally!! It's here!!!

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Finally!! It's here!!!

Really enjoyed the first drive in it! Wow! I'll post more pics after Easter! In the meantime enjoy this first batch!
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Congrats, GMW. Enjoy in good health, as NJ would say

What wheels are those? I like them. A lot.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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I know the excitement you feel GMW. Enjoy every turn!
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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God Bless and enjoy it.

Nice wheels,what size are they?
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GMW
Really enjoyed the first drive in it! Wow! I'll post more pics after Easter! In the meantime enjoy this first batch!
Please tell us if those are OEM wheels and where can you get them. Congrats on the new GL
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by GMW
Really enjoyed the first drive in it! Wow! I'll post more pics after Easter! In the meantime enjoy this first batch!
Mazeltov!
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Are those TSW Bremmas? They look great on the GL!! I remember another member on the forum has them too.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Enjoy the new ride. What options did you get?
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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GMW - a great looking ride. Congrats! Like others have already mentioned, your shoes really stand out. Info please. I have never seen the "V 8" badge before on a GL. Is that unique to your M-B market (which is somewhere Old World I see)?

Post the list of opts please.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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I have never seen the "V 8" badge before on a GL. Is that unique to your M-B market (which is somewhere Old World I see)?
Great catch, cablvr.

Come on, GMW, inquiring minds want to know
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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congrats man, thats awesome. what alloys are those? they look amazing!
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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I don't usually like mods but those wheels look very nice. What are the specs?
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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Thanks!!!

Thanks everyone!!!

I am not sure which brand the alloys are. They are 22inch with 305/40 R22 tyres. All I knew was they looked like the AMG style IV rims and similar to what I had on my C280 and I liked them a lot on that car. The V8 badge is a dealer option. I saw it on a friends new G500 and thought why not, especially with the 22s on my GL.


Specs/Options:

Tanzanite Blue Metallic with Cashmere Beige leather

Parktronic
Auto tailgate
Reversing camera
Harman Kardon Sound system
6-disc changer
Sunroof
Pre-installation for phone
Bluetooth puck for my iphone
Rear seat entertainment system
Ipod integration kit (soon to be fitted)
Voice control for phone/COMAND
Tinted, infrared-reflecting laminated glass
Tinted glass for rear windows
22inch AMG style IV alloys with 305/40 R22 tyres
Rear A/C
Fronts seats with memory
Neck Pro
Trailer Coupling
Offroad styling package front and rear metal plates

That's what I can remember.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by GMW
Thanks everyone!!!

I am not sure which brand the alloys are. They are 22inch with 305/40 R22 tyres. All I knew was they looked like the AMG style IV rims and similar to what I had on my C280 and I liked them a lot on that car. The V8 badge is a dealer option. I saw it on a friends new G500 and thought why not, especially with the 22s on my GL.


Specs/Options:

Tanzanite Blue Metallic with Cashmere Beige leather

Parktronic
Auto tailgate
Reversing camera
Harman Kardon Sound system
6-disc changer
Sunroof
Pre-installation for phone
Bluetooth puck for my iphone
Rear seat entertainment system
Ipod integration kit (soon to be fitted)
Voice control for phone/COMAND
Tinted, infrared-reflecting laminated glass
Tinted glass for rear windows
22inch AMG style IV alloys with 305/40 R22 tyres
Rear A/C
Fronts seats with memory
Neck Pro
Trailer Coupling
Offroad styling package front and rear metal plates

That's what I can remember.
I've got a feeling that the wheels are TSW Bremma: http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_bremma.php

You chose the right exterior color too.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by GMW
Really enjoyed the first drive in it! Wow! I'll post more pics after Easter! In the meantime enjoy this first batch!
Congratz on the new GL. Great looking wheels GMW!

Enjoy in good health like oknish says I say...:-)
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Congratz on the new GL. Great looking wheels GMW!

Enjoy in good health like oknish says I say...:-)
Thanks! I just got it registered this past weekend and have been enjoying it since. What a nice drive! Every day I drive it the more I like it. It's smooth, quiet and powerful. I expect to post more pics soon and can only hope they are at least half as good as yours!
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Enjoy.....! After 16,000 miles on mine, I still enjoy the ride and know I made the right choice!
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