evoviiiyou

Here are the details:
08 GL450
Black
Black MB-tex
P01 Premium Package: Review Back up
Cargo net
Rearview Back-up camera
Parktronic
Power passenger seat w/Memory
Autodimming mirror
Pwr DR seat and steering column w/memory P
Hands free communication system
Bluetooth module
Glass sunroof ft, rear
Pwr telescoping and Tilt steering column
Pwr folding mirrors
Rear audio controls
DVD comand nav
Sirius
Harman/Kardon Sound
Pwr rear qtr windows and double sunvisor
Power liftgate
Ipod integration
19" wheel package: roof crossbars (matte black)
Stainless steel skid plate and black cross
Trailer hitch
Rear entertainment dual screen w/dvd


Needless to say I am very excited and can't wait for the first Ohio snow LOL. I test drove her tonight and was pleasantly impressed on a few issues:
1) Love the power and pickup of this large vehicle in stock form! Needless to say I was very surprised as I daily a RT Stage 5 E55 AMG. I was also very impressed with how nimble and how well this SUV turns and corners

2) Very comfortable seats and love the room, fit and finish, and the view of the road from the drivers seat

3) Love the louvers on the hood (like the SL series cars), the look of the rear and the front end

I have a few things to do to get her how I like her:
1) Powder coat/ paint wheels, chrome accents and badges, and exhaust tips dark gun metal

2) Tint front windows

3) New Silver Star Ultra bulbs

Questions I have for the GL guru's"
1) Is there a lowering module for the air suspension like on my E55?

2) What performance mods available for this 4.5 V8?

3) What are the head light bulb and fog lamp part numbers?

Thanks, and here's a BlackBerry phone pic

blazinginder

How good of a deal did you get on it

evoviiiyou

Pretty amazing steal or I mean deal!! I can't believe I forgot to thank Peter Mapp and Chuck Marshall over at North Olmstead MB in Ohio! You guys are a class act for sure!!! I look forward to buying my 4th car with you guys!!

ajn999

How much may I ask? I just bought a similiar equipped G as well

JimBarnhart

Enjoy the new ride - you will love it. Many of us have also have added some cosmetic things like chrome covers for our window switches, chrome aerowing on the hood, etc.

What tires did you get on your 19" rims? ARe they still putting the Continentals on there?

You mentioned you can't wait for the first Ohio snow, which got me asking. I also have 19" RIMs and your choices for all season tires are the Contis or Michelin Diamatre. Neither are 'great' snow tires, but from my research it appears the Conti's are better so I am now on my second set.

mojojojo

I just got my GL320 about two weeks ago with 19" wheels. Mine came with Pirelli Scorpian(?) tires. No reason to complain about them yet. They are quiet on the road. I'm in NNJ so we'll see how they handle the snow.

evoviiiyou

You got PM

evoviiiyou

Thanks for the mod list! I think I am going to darken the existing chrome. I have noticed something peculiar when browsing the GL picture thread...some GL's have the surrounding molding of the fog lamps in chrome and some have it in flat black. Why the difference year or option. Mine are black...and I do like it on the black exterior but I am curious as to the difference.

On the tires, I got the Conti's and I will write a first snow review on these tires when we get the white stuff.

scottybdiving

The difference is with the P2 package you get "cornering fog lights" and they come with chrome surrounds.

MyMercedes012

pmed

Blk04cobra1

I saw a lowered GL450 on 22's a few days ago. I have to say that I really didnt care for the look. The car looks great with it's factory stance, maybe just add some larger wheels (but then it might take away from the ride quality).

evoviiiyou

I see. P2 gets you those chrome surrounds. Thanks!

evoviiiyou

Pm'd back

evoviiiyou

Thats exactly why I want to just have my stock 19's painted dark gun metal and call it even!

evoviiiyou

I just added a few pics to post 1...from my black berry sorry for the quality.

Venom-AMG

I'm in the market for a GL right now also. Whats a good deal? How much should I offer my dealer?

Stumblefoot

C'mon Venom. You've got to be a pro at this considering your stable of toys.

If you spend a little time searching this forum, you'll surely find some ideas that may be of help.

Unfortunately, since we don't know where you live, or even what model GL you are considering, your question is impossible to answer.

Good Luck!