We got a new toy!!!
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We got a new toy!!!
We took advantage of the end of the year sales and got into a new GL450 
Our lease was up in 5 months so we were going to do something anyways so why not now! My parents bought our '09 out of it's lease and we bought a this one!!!
2011 GL450, Palladium on Black, P1, Parktronic, tow package, rear DVD, heated steering wheel and appearance package.
Our lease was up in 5 months so we were going to do something anyways so why not now! My parents bought our '09 out of it's lease and we bought a this one!!!2011 GL450, Palladium on Black, P1, Parktronic, tow package, rear DVD, heated steering wheel and appearance package.
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Congrats!! I still sometimes second guess my decision to go with the black my husband wanted. I wanted the Palladium! They had a GL350 P2 Palladium with every option available but my husband loves how a [clean] black vehicle looks. But every time I see one of those Palladiums...I sigh...and think, if only I had gotten that one...it probably wouldn't have been a LEMON!!!! 
Congratulations, girl!
Congratulations, girl!
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Congrats!! I still sometimes second guess my decision to go with the black my husband wanted. I wanted the Palladium! They had a GL350 P2 Palladium with every option available but my husband loves how a [clean] black vehicle looks. But every time I see one of those Palladiums...I sigh...and think, if only I had gotten that one...it probably wouldn't have been a LEMON!!!!
Congratulations, girl!
Congratulations, girl!
I like black too, but for me it never stays looking as good as the day you pick it up. We live in the mountains and are roads are always wet/snow/dirty so black is always dirty. Your car is gorgeous and I envy those that can keep a black car looking nice! Good luck, I know you will be out of your lemon very soon!!
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Aww, Tammy, thank you! Well, WHEN MBUSA buys yours back you can switch colors I like black too, but for me it never stays looking as good as the day you pick it up. We live in the mountains and are roads are always wet/snow/dirty so black is always dirty. Your car is gorgeous and I envy those that can keep a black car looking nice! Good luck, I know you will be out of your lemon very soon!!
I like black too, but for me it never stays looking as good as the day you pick it up. We live in the mountains and are roads are always wet/snow/dirty so black is always dirty. Your car is gorgeous and I envy those that can keep a black car looking nice! Good luck, I know you will be out of your lemon very soon!!I'm so irritated with my car. Now it's making the weird whining/motor noise even LOUDER now at each stop sign. I think perhaps that the compressor for the airmatic is dying a slow death, because it's running constantly. The way it "peters out" at the end is almost comical.. I want to drive the thing over to MBUSA's president and say, HERE, YOU drive this thing and try not to be embarrassed when you come to a stop. Sheesh!
I haven't updated on my thread recently because I have no news. Parts aren't due in for weeks still and my case manager is on vacation until after the 5th. Sigh..
But I still love the GL and enjoy seeing others get new ones that are perfect!
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He has already told me I can get the Palladium if MBUSA buys back this dang thing. (crossing my fingers.) He likes the black but even he is getting tired of cleaning it LOL! We live on a ranch with lots of orchards and fields all around. It's DUSTY around here!
I'm so irritated with my car. Now it's making the weird whining/motor noise even LOUDER now at each stop sign. I think perhaps that the compressor for the airmatic is dying a slow death, because it's running constantly. The way it "peters out" at the end is almost comical.. I want to drive the thing over to MBUSA's president and say, HERE, YOU drive this thing and try not to be embarrassed when you come to a stop. Sheesh!
I haven't updated on my thread recently because I have no news. Parts aren't due in for weeks still and my case manager is on vacation until after the 5th. Sigh..
But I still love the GL and enjoy seeing others get new ones that are perfect!
I'm so irritated with my car. Now it's making the weird whining/motor noise even LOUDER now at each stop sign. I think perhaps that the compressor for the airmatic is dying a slow death, because it's running constantly. The way it "peters out" at the end is almost comical.. I want to drive the thing over to MBUSA's president and say, HERE, YOU drive this thing and try not to be embarrassed when you come to a stop. Sheesh!
I haven't updated on my thread recently because I have no news. Parts aren't due in for weeks still and my case manager is on vacation until after the 5th. Sigh..
But I still love the GL and enjoy seeing others get new ones that are perfect!
I would take it in and say the noise is louder and you are afraid it is going to leave you stranded (if the airmatic goes out you can't drive it) I had mine towed in on their dime every time. I live 75 miles from the dealer so didn't like that one bit. Soon you will be sporting your new GL in Palladium!
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We ended up getting it less than invoice...sticker was $72,790 and our cost was $66,450. Invoice on edmunds.com is $67,757. I am very pleased with the deal we got
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We were the last ones there on New Years Eve, I think they were trying to hit a quota! LOL!Thanks
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Thats hilarious I bought my 2010 GL350 BlueTec last year on New Year's Eve! However, I did not get that kind of deal! I got at most 3 grand off but out the door, the dealer and I settled on a price above the MSRP! Great job
I bought my 2010 GL350 BlueTec last year on New Year's Eve! However, I did not get that kind of deal! I got at most 3 grand off but out the door, the dealer and I settled on a price above the MSRP! Great job
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No, but I should of huh??? Here is praying for a super duper long lasting battery!!!!
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Hi I love the color. We ordered GL too in December.
We were on the same boat but we had to order new one and wait until April to get it.
Lease was up in 3 month.
Can wait to see your pictures on the daylight.
GL is the best car we ever owned 0 problems in 100000kms.
We were on the same boat but we had to order new one and wait until April to get it.
Lease was up in 3 month.
Can wait to see your pictures on the daylight.
GL is the best car we ever owned 0 problems in 100000kms.
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The hubby washed my car today so I will take some daylight shots for you tomorrow
The roads here in the mountains have been so awful from all the snow that my car was filthy! I agree, the GL is the best car I have ever owned and can't see myself owning anything else!!!
