A White and a Black Mercedes Benz GL550 Pictures

Aug 1, 2008 | 04:38 PM

Vossen Wheels

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A White and a Black Mercedes Benz GL550 Pictures

MBWorld,

Here is a clean MB GL550 on Vossen VVS082 and VVS078's.

Hope you enjoy!

Have a great day.

Mercedes Benz GL 550 on 22 x10.5 Vossen VVS078 Black Machined Wheels. We also have a 22x10.5 wheel fitment available.

Mercedes Benz GL 550 on 22x9 Vossen VVS082 Black Machined Wheels.

Aug 1, 2008 | 11:21 PM

Newbie_2_MB

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2014 GL 450

Very nice!

I've never been much into different wheels (my husband tells me it's more of a guy thing) but those look VERY nice.

Aug 2, 2008 | 12:03 AM

atwal

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2013 Land Cruiser, 2007 GL450 [SOLD], 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4 Limited, 2009 Corolla LE

gr8 wheels on both colors.

Aug 2, 2008 | 12:21 PM

dieseldoc

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2022 E350 Diamond White Metallic, 2016 GLC300 Dakota Brown Metallic

they look awesome!!!!

Aug 2, 2008 | 01:51 PM

JDT1

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'08 GL 320CDI

Both vehicles really look great. I especially like how the black one is set off by the wheels. BTW, I think both vehicles are actually a 450 and not a 550, but they still look great.

Aug 2, 2008 | 06:24 PM

atwal

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2013 Land Cruiser, 2007 GL450 [SOLD], 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4 Limited, 2009 Corolla LE

White one is GL450 for sure. Black is GL550.

Aug 2, 2008 | 07:51 PM

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Whatever there's gas in...

Both clearly read GL450 on the rear

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Aug 3, 2008 | 11:57 AM

atwal

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2013 Land Cruiser, 2007 GL450 [SOLD], 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4 Limited, 2009 Corolla LE

New GL450(s) are coming with chrome roof railings as a avaliable option?

Aug 3, 2008 | 03:30 PM

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JDT1

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'08 GL 320CDI

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-Clusiv

Both clearly read GL450 on the rear

I noticed that also. In addition, the front grills, as someone mentioned, are that of a 450. I think someone decked out their black 450 with a lot of chrome upgrades, i.e. the roof rails, side window trim, and the rear bumper plate.

Aug 3, 2008 | 04:22 PM

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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDT1

I think someone decked out their black 450 with a lot of chrome upgrades, i.e. the roof rails, side window trim, and the rear bumper plate.

Aug 3, 2008 | 08:14 PM

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miacane

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GL450

what about the 550 Exhaust tips?

Aug 3, 2008 | 10:07 PM

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JDT1

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'08 GL 320CDI

Quote:

Originally Posted by miacane

what about the 550 Exhaust tips?

Good point. I would imagine, however, that the exhaust tips were probably an add on as well. I still say the rear shows it to be a 450 (even held a magnifying glass to the monitor), and that front grill gives it away also. Many of these additional chrome accents can be bought at very reasonable prices from some websites of secondary marketers. I did that myself on my black GL, although I didn't go so far as changing out the exhaust tips. Maybe the author of this thread will eventually chime in.

Aug 4, 2008 | 02:10 PM

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Hey,

I noticed my mistake this morning. That's what I get for using the NumPad too fast.

I promise to try and find some GL550 we have done to make it up to you.

Thanks!

Aug 4, 2008 | 05:15 PM

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Is it me or is the chrome around the fog lights such a nice touch. Without it is like blahhhhh...

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:18 PM

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Oh BABY... i have been waiting for somebody to post some great looking wheels. Love the vvs078... The beauty of it is that they are 22's on a 450. Been waiting to see somebody do it... LOVE IT... How is ride Mr. VossenWheels? Love to see a 450 in silver with the 22's VVs078.

Aug 5, 2008 | 11:56 AM

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'08 GL 320CDI

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaCeptak0n

Is it me or is the chrome around the fog lights such a nice touch. Without it is like blahhhhh...

You are exactly right, and I changed mine out. Unfortunately, you have to change out the actual fog lamp (different shape) in addition to the chrome trim arount the lamps. I bought my new parts online from mercedespartspeople.com /or email dan.durham@mccurley.net (1-800-456-6257 x-399). The part numbers and prices are as follows: 164-880-07-24 and 164-880-08-24 (left and right chrome fog lamp covers; and 169-820-16-56 and 169-820-15-56 (left and right fog lamps). While I'm sure there has been a price increase since I bought, but I paid $80.85 for each cover and $48.00 for each new lamp, or was it the way around? I also paid $14.00 for shipping. These are far better prices than ordering from your dealer. Also, go back to a past thread of this forum, around September, 2007 and read up on member MoTorque's well done installation instructions. He provides step by step guidelines and pictures. It's a little tricky since it requires some trimming of the back of the plastic bumper so the new lamps will fit properly.
I'm not that handy, but I showed these steps and pictures to a body shop rep at my dealer who was very helpful and was willing to handle for me for all of $20 on the side. He said it would have cost at least $120 if the service dept. had done it. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Aug 5, 2008 | 12:29 PM

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08 GL450 / 08 S550 4matic

not 550

no fender flares either -- btwn that and grill and the fact that they say 450 on the back -- they r definitely 450's -- i added chrome plate to the back of my 450 too ($185) and replaced my exausts ($167 x 2) mainly because it was in an accident -- used the opportunity to upgrade. -- the fender add ons are kind of pricey -($1350+) so did not do that. the chrome window things are like 130-150 each side i believe and are fairly easy to replace. the chrome roof rack though involves removing headliner and prob is pricey too. i did get some amg pedals which were a great oem like upgrade for really cheap ($69) straight from germany from guy on ebay 'giorgios'. also the chrome surrounds for window switches easy and cheap. will prob get chrome pins for locks and aero fins for hood soon. sorry. my 2 cents

Aug 13, 2008 | 04:20 PM

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Thanks for all the great comments!

Aug 16, 2008 | 09:34 PM

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Could be a GL450 Premier Edition. Those all came in Black and were decked out with all chrome (running boards, roof rails, fogs).

Sep 2, 2008 | 01:45 PM

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Hey MBOnline,

I got this new image from the Photographer. It is our new five spoke design.

The specs are as follows:

Sizes available in 20x9, 20x10.5, 22x9, and 22x10.5

Finishes in Black Machined, Silver Machined, Black Machined w/ Black lip

The fitment application ranges but is not limited Porsche, Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Etc..