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changes between model years for GL550?

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Old 08-18-2010, 07:52 PM
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changes between model years for GL550?

I am trying to find out about the changes made between 2008 and 2010 for the GL550?

I understand about these changes:

1. Nav systems have been upgraded
2. the front of the car has had changes in marker lights and slightly the grill.
3. wheels
4. subtle ambient lighting was added in 2010 for the interior
5. the rear exhaust has change a bit too...

but what else? anything wiith the driveline or suspension?

Thanks for the help.
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2008 does not have child-safety locks for the rear doors and the side mirrors are also smaller. Also, they changed the rear-seat ent. a bit for better screens after 2008.
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Paddles shifters on 09 up.
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Originally Posted by e55 killer
Paddles shifters on 09 up.
Paddle shifters also on '07 & '08
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Originally Posted by Fourdiesel
Paddle shifters also on '07 & '08
no . there are buttons for 07 and 08 .
Paddles shifters for 09 up.
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The 2011's have horizontal LEDs in place of the circular foglights. I think the same goes for 2010. The rear exhaust is flatter, and wider, and better integrated with the rear bumper.

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