Distronic Plus for GL
06-22-2009, 05:18 AM
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Distronic Plus for GL
I was at the dealer today looking to order a 2010 GL550. I was told that the Distronic Plus was not available for the 550 but you could get it on the 450. Is this right? The top of the line GL has less equipment than the 450?
06-22-2009, 10:37 AM
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sorry, didnt finish my post - was also going to add that this feature was removed from all GL-classes in 2009, so I find it surprising they would bring it back at all in 2010 ...
06-22-2009, 12:09 PM
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I just looked at the ordering guide, which was updated on 6/19 and there is no mention of distronic available for any GL model. I am however surprised that they took Keyless and Harman/Kardon out of P1 and now made it with P2. They've also gone back to the light birch wood trim.
Let me make a correction: I just spoke to our inventory manager and Distronic will be available as a special order. Apparently MB is taking a "special order" initiative and that is one item that is available.
Let me make a correction: I just spoke to our inventory manager and Distronic will be available as a special order. Apparently MB is taking a "special order" initiative and that is one item that is available.
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06-22-2009, 12:32 PM
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Thanks for the updated info.
06-22-2009, 03:04 PM
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I just looked at the ordering guide, which was updated on 6/19 and there is no mention of distronic available for any GL model. I am however surprised that they took Keyless and Harman/Kardon out of P1 and now made it with P2. They've also gone back to the light birch wood trim.
Let me make a correction: I just spoke to our inventory manager and Distronic will be available as a special order. Apparently MB is taking a "special order" initiative and that is one item that is available.
Let me make a correction: I just spoke to our inventory manager and Distronic will be available as a special order. Apparently MB is taking a "special order" initiative and that is one item that is available.
I'll let you know what he says.
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06-23-2009, 09:31 AM
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I just configured a 2010 GL450 and GL350 Btec and these are the items that have "special order" next to them:
481--Front and rear underbody skid plates
596--Infrared glass
430--Offroad package
405--Passenger multicontour seat
404--Driver multicontour seat
242--Power passenger seat w/memory
219--Distronic
214--ADS Adaptive damping system
Y90--Black roof liner
H04--Brown birds-eye maple trim
It does not appear that these are available for the GL550 as they were not listed on the options side.
481--Front and rear underbody skid plates
596--Infrared glass
430--Offroad package
405--Passenger multicontour seat
404--Driver multicontour seat
242--Power passenger seat w/memory
219--Distronic
214--ADS Adaptive damping system
Y90--Black roof liner
H04--Brown birds-eye maple trim
It does not appear that these are available for the GL550 as they were not listed on the options side.
06-25-2009, 11:56 PM
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06-30-2009, 10:59 AM
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You simply will not ever get the Distronic in the 550. This is because the radar for the ML snd GL is located in the front MB star and the 550 has a HUGE one, and they simply did not bother to develop a radar just for one model.
06-30-2009, 03:49 PM
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You simply will not ever get the Distronic in the 550. This is because the radar for the ML snd GL is located in the front MB star and the 550 has a HUGE one, and they simply did not bother to develop a radar just for one model.
Weird though why they would never design a premium feature for a flagship model.....................
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Nish... I think we will not see the Plus until a major upgrade is made on the 550 and the other models.
07-14-2009, 06:10 PM
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Distronic as we all know is different than Distronic Plus. I would pay extra for the Plus but not the "old" Distronic. Has anyone clarified which Distronic is now available on the GL?
Nish... I think we will not see the Plus until a major upgrade is made on the 550 and the other models.
Nish... I think we will not see the Plus until a major upgrade is made on the 550 and the other models.
