What differences should I expect?
02-27-2011, 05:10 PM
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2013 GL450 (traded for 2015 Escalade), 2012 Corvette, 2014 Ford Fusion, Previous: 2007 GL450, 2011
What differences should I expect?
I'm going from my faithful 07 450 to a 2011 450...... any thoughts on any major differences I'm going to see/feel, etc.? I'm sure they must have made some overall improvements!
02-27-2011, 08:35 PM
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Better command unit, bigger mirrors, more "color matched" molding in the back vs. black. If you got the RES the screens are different. Also I noticed my '11 the leather on the dash is smooth vs. pebbled. Also you will see individual tire pressures in the DIC. There is more, but those are what come to the top of my head at this second 
P.S. Congrats on the GL!!
P.S. Congrats on the GL!!
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02-27-2011, 09:15 PM
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Better command unit, bigger mirrors, more "color matched" molding in the back vs. black. If you got the RES the screens are different. Also I noticed my '11 the leather on the dash is smooth vs. pebbled. Also you will see individual tire pressures in the DIC. There is more, but those are what come to the top of my head at this second
P.S. Congrats on the GL!!
P.S. Congrats on the GL!!
02-27-2011, 11:24 PM
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I think you might be getting variable ratio rack and pinion steering. If you don't have it now it will probably annoy you. Once you get used to it you'll probably find it helpful in urban areas. Your front wheels will turn faster at slower speeds and when making tight maneuvers than they do on your current GL. It makes parking and sharp turns easier by requiring less steering input but it takes some getting used to.
02-28-2011, 06:30 AM
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I think you might be getting variable ratio rack and pinion steering. If you don't have it now it will probably annoy you. Once you get used to it you'll probably find it helpful in urban areas. Your front wheels will turn faster at slower speeds and when making tight maneuvers than they do on your current GL. It makes parking and sharp turns easier by requiring less steering input but it takes some getting used to.
02-28-2011, 10:18 AM
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I think you might be getting variable ratio rack and pinion steering. If you don't have it now it will probably annoy you. Once you get used to it you'll probably find it helpful in urban areas. Your front wheels will turn faster at slower speeds and when making tight maneuvers than they do on your current GL. It makes parking and sharp turns easier by requiring less steering input but it takes some getting used to.
