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

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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It's here...

Just got back from having a peek in the shop while PDI is underway. They offered me a drive, but I had just walked over from watching the Germany game, and I had a couple of Calrsbergs, so I declined.

Car is real pretty, and the colour combo (Peridot/Cashmere) is awesome.

One thing I noticed, and on other GLs is that the paint job is not that hot, I guess I can live with it, but it's quite orange peelies, esp around the C pillar.

I will either get it Saturday or Monday. Pics to follow if I get a chance.

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS........Sleep will be a bit hard till Sat. or Mon.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Good luck BT - drive safe............
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Brocktoon
I will either get it Saturday or Monday.
How long have you been anxiously awaiting its arrival and now you're possibly willing to wait until Monday?

Originally Posted by Brocktoon
Pics to follow if I get a chance.
I'm sorry... that is not an option.

Court Jester... your thoughts on the subject please.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Brocktoon
Just got back from having a peek in the shop while PDI is underway. They offered me a drive, but I had just walked over from watching the Germany game, and I had a couple of Calrsbergs, so I declined.

Car is real pretty, and the colour combo (Peridot/Cashmere) is awesome.

One thing I noticed, and on other GLs is that the paint job is not that hot, I guess I can live with it, but it's quite orange peelies, esp around the C pillar.

I will either get it Saturday or Monday. Pics to follow if I get a chance.

Great news! I would tell the dealership..."I want it NOW..."
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Congrats on your new baby finally arriving! I checked here first thing this morning to see if it was here yet.

I agree with the others; you've waited long enough. Go down to the dealership today or Saturday & camp out and wait for your GL.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Brocktoon
Pics to follow if I get a chance.
Come on.......share the joy and post pics.......Else NJ will be driving up to Canada
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Thanks for all your kind words. It will be done tonight, but I have a meeting, and a dinner function, so I'll grab it in the morning. I live across the street (and a river) from the dealer, so I can grab it whenever.
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Or I could sent the helicopter...:-)
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