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

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Old May 1, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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Yay! I can join the GL club!

Well, a big thanks to everyone for their advice. I sent DH alone because I have a bad poker face. He first put a hold on the 450 and said he'd come back in a few days when he had more time. The salesman called 3 days later and asked when were planning to pick up the 450. DH went in the next morning (last day of the month) and came home with the 550. My hero! In the end, I don't know if we got as great a deal as we could have - $79k - but he knew I really wanted the 550 so he went with it.

My kiddies really love the car, although maybe not as much as they love the SL. They don't understand why all cars can't open up like daddy's car.

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Old May 2, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Cool, congrats and welcome to the club. Better post pictures quickly or people will begin to fibrillate
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Old May 2, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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Congratz! I know you'll love your GL.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Congrats!

Drive safely.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by shoozlover
Well, a big thanks to everyone for their advice. I sent DH alone because I have a bad poker face. He first put a hold on the 450 and said he'd come back in a few days when he had more time. The salesman called 3 days later and asked when were planning to pick up the 450. DH went in the next morning (last day of the month) and came home with the 550. My hero! In the end, I don't know if we got as great a deal as we could have - $79k - but he knew I really wanted the 550 so he went with it.

My kiddies really love the car, although maybe not as much as they love the SL. They don't understand why all cars can't open up like daddy's car.

Thanks again!
Great news! You will absolutely love the ride and how the 550 handles. Enjoy it in good health.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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This came from my phone so not a great pic. We're heading to the beach tomorrow so hopefully I'll get some nicer shots. My daughter's teacher said the car is really bling-y, which I suppose is a good thing since I was trying to avoid the soccer mom car. Surpringly, my husband has driven it more than I have!
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Very Nice! Looks amazing in black. I was debating if I should go with black, and then my dealer got the Cubanite Silver, and I liked it so much and bought it. It's easier to keep clean But you will love your GL550! I like mine a lot, and I get a lot of compliments on it, but mind you I have the only GL550 in all of the province...
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by shoozlover
This came from my phone so not a great pic. We're heading to the beach tomorrow so hopefully I'll get some nicer shots. My daughter's teacher said the car is really bling-y, which I suppose is a good thing since I was trying to avoid the soccer mom car. Surpringly, my husband has driven it more than I have!
Looks fantastic...of course I may be partial since mine looks very similar...)

Great pic for a phone shot!
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NJ- I had been lurking on the GL boards for a long time and followed your story. I totally drooled over the pictures of your car once you finally got it and it became my dream car.

Black/black isn't a popular combination here in Hawaii because it's hot and hard to keep clean. And with kids, the black interior is a must. But honestly, this car looks good in any color. Never met a GL I didn't like!
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NJ- I had been lurking on the GL boards for a long time and followed your story. I totally drooled over the pictures of your car once you finally got it and it became my dream car.

Black/black isn't a popular combination here in Hawaii because it's hot and hard to keep clean. And with kids, the black interior is a must. But honestly, this car looks good in any color. Never met a GL I didn't like!
Mahalo! My wife and I lived in Hawaii from 1965-1968 and enjoyed every minute of it.
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Black/black isn't a popular combination here in Hawaii because it's hot and hard to keep clean. And with kids, the black interior is a must. But honestly, this car looks good in any color. Never met a GL I didn't like!
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