!! 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!!
I take delivery of my GL450 tomm!
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I take delivery of my GL450 tomm!
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
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
Last edited by evoviiiyou; Sep 27, 2008 at 01:29 PM.
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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.
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.
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2008 GL320 CDI
19" tires
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Last edited by evoviiiyou; Sep 27, 2008 at 02:35 AM.
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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).
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Thats exactly why I want to just have my stock 19's painted dark gun metal and call it even!
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'06 A6 & '08 GL550
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!
