Made my order....
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Made my order....
Thanks for your help making my mind up about this purchase!
Got a diesel with all the standard Canadian gear plus running boards, Peridot Brown (Verde Brook) on Cashmere (Macadamia Nut).
Should be here in six weeks or so. Had to get in before the Bluetec.
Got a diesel with all the standard Canadian gear plus running boards, Peridot Brown (Verde Brook) on Cashmere (Macadamia Nut).
Should be here in six weeks or so. Had to get in before the Bluetec.
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Originally Posted by Brocktoon
Thanks, man! Got my eye on the chrome aerowings already....
First torment yourself whether you want MB liners or all weather mats. Measure how much rain/snow you get to help you decide. Also, important is how much you want to cover the 2nd row hump. Most folks also consider tongue of the 3rd row mat to be a major factor too. Then curse MB for confusion. If the hump/tongue are not making sense, don't worry but go with the flow.
Next, we recommend, you move on to cargo liner and dog hair protector. Marvel at the choices and share your disgust with how shabby MB original choices are.
Then it's time to ruminate on what options you got and what you should have gotten. In this you also mix what are the various build codes and how late you can change your order. It is fair to compare MB's ordering system outdatedness with BMW's at this point and usually that also results in curses for MB.
Then and only then you start buying chrome accessories.
Lastly, if and only if your name contains Jack and Nevada (both), cancel your 320 order and buy a 550
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Don't start with the Chrome, bro, or you will have no money left. Here is the recommended order for your ordeal of waiting for a GL -
First torment yourself whether you want MB liners or all weather mats. Measure how much rain/snow you get to help you decide. Also, important is how much you want to cover the 2nd row hump. Most folks also consider tongue of the 3rd row mat to be a major factor too. Then curse MB for confusion. If the hump/tongue are not making sense, don't worry but go with the flow.
Next, we recommend, you move on to cargo liner and dog hair protector. Marvel at the choices and share your disgust with how shabby MB original choices are.
Then it's time to ruminate on what options you got and what you should have gotten. In this you also mix what are the various build codes and how late you can change your order. It is fair to compare MB's ordering system outdatedness with BMW's at this point and usually that also results in curses for MB.
Then and only then you start buying chrome accessories.
Lastly, if and only if your name contains Jack and Nevada (both), cancel your 320 order and buy a 550
First torment yourself whether you want MB liners or all weather mats. Measure how much rain/snow you get to help you decide. Also, important is how much you want to cover the 2nd row hump. Most folks also consider tongue of the 3rd row mat to be a major factor too. Then curse MB for confusion. If the hump/tongue are not making sense, don't worry but go with the flow.
Next, we recommend, you move on to cargo liner and dog hair protector. Marvel at the choices and share your disgust with how shabby MB original choices are.
Then it's time to ruminate on what options you got and what you should have gotten. In this you also mix what are the various build codes and how late you can change your order. It is fair to compare MB's ordering system outdatedness with BMW's at this point and usually that also results in curses for MB.
Then and only then you start buying chrome accessories.
Lastly, if and only if your name contains Jack and Nevada (both), cancel your 320 order and buy a 550
Enjoy the wait Brocktoon! You'll drive yourself nuts if you are at all like some of us on this forum.
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Still, a darned funny post. Or as they say here,
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Congratz on the new GL320...don't forget the Custom Wheel Caps...
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BTW we no longer use Cruise Missiles...they are so low-tech. The Laser Blaster Beam is much cleaner and leaves no evidence.
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I would absolutely love to have one those to zap all of the elk around here.
BTW... winter storm warning through 6p tomorrow with approximately 12" - 16" expected. Hard to believe since it's 53 degrees right now.
Anyway, looks like a sick day tomorrow or Friday to play in the powder one last time this year.
BTW... winter storm warning through 6p tomorrow with approximately 12" - 16" expected. Hard to believe since it's 53 degrees right now.Anyway, looks like a sick day tomorrow or Friday to play in the powder one last time this year.
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I would absolutely love to have one those to zap all of the elk around here.
BTW... winter storm warning through 6p tomorrow with approximately 12" - 16" expected. Hard to believe since it's 53 degrees right now.
Anyway, looks like a sick day tomorrow or Friday to play in the powder one last time this year.
BTW... winter storm warning through 6p tomorrow with approximately 12" - 16" expected. Hard to believe since it's 53 degrees right now.Anyway, looks like a sick day tomorrow or Friday to play in the powder one last time this year.
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Yep! ~1500 miles (~2400 km) straight south, that includes the pristine beauty of Montana (not so very different from Alberta), the mountains of Idaho, the contrast of Utah's red deserts and snow covered hills, the Grand Canyon (North Rim, no less!), the pine forests and history of Flagstaff, and the striking majesty of the Gila River Valley (aka the Phoenix area or "The Valley of the Sun"). Oh, and the great company of fellow GL owners, showing off their trucks and whining about the options you get.
Where shall I make the hotel reservations in your name?
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Where shall I make the hotel reservations in your name?
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Yep! ~1500 miles (~2400 km) straight south, that includes the pristine beauty of Montana (not so very different from Alberta), the mountains of Idaho, the contrast of Utah's red deserts and snow covered hills, the Grand Canyon (North Rim, no less!), the pine forests and history of Flagstaff, and the striking majesty of the Gila River Valley (aka the Phoenix area or "The Valley of the Sun"). Oh, and the great company of fellow GL owners, showing off their trucks and whining about the options you get.
Where shall I make the hotel reservations in your name?
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Where shall I make the hotel reservations in your name?
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Ahem...you forgot Nevada and the Great Basin National Park, the Valley of Fire, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the entertainment capital of the world with it's enticing financial district offering investment opportunities beyond belief...:-)
I do detect a hint of a GL meet floating in on the warm weather.
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Yep! ~1500 miles (~2400 km) straight south, that includes the pristine beauty of Montana (not so very different from Alberta), the mountains of Idaho, the contrast of Utah's red deserts and snow covered hills, the Grand Canyon (North Rim, no less!), the pine forests and history of Flagstaff, and the striking majesty of the Gila River Valley (aka the Phoenix area or "The Valley of the Sun"). Oh, and the great company of fellow GL owners, showing off their trucks and whining about the options you get.
Where shall I make the hotel reservations in your name?
STP
Where shall I make the hotel reservations in your name?
STP
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Calgary, Alberta
Lethbridge, Alberta
Great Falls, Montana
Helena, Montana
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
Ogden, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cedar City, Utah
Tuba City, Arizona (Just west of)
Flagstaff, Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
New River, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
At least that's the route I've calculated out. No Nevada at all, I'm afraid! He'd have to go a lot of hundreds of miles out of his way to do that and with the price of gas these days it's just not feasable.
Besides, you gotta come here, man!
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