2013 GL finally revealed!!!!!
04-06-2012, 06:16 PM
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04-09-2012, 02:06 PM
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Just came back from NY auto show. I spoke with MB rep and he said 2013 BlueTec model will be available with AMG sport package, so it will look almost like GL550. The only difference will be - no exhaust pipes in rear bumper. In general car looks bigger than current model. Interior is very nice, especially with designo package and multi contour seats…. exterior looks fresh, but nothing special. Overall I like it.
04-10-2012, 09:48 AM
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04-10-2012, 09:50 AM
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04-10-2012, 10:31 AM
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What about diamond stitching on the AMG? Looking at the 2013 info for the ML, it seems like you can get designo on the non AMG models which may or may not be quilted but since the ML63 comes standard with designo, it doesn't seem like you can get quilted trim added to that.
IMO quilted looks much nicer than the regular designo AMG interior.
IMO quilted looks much nicer than the regular designo AMG interior.
04-10-2012, 10:32 AM
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04-11-2012, 03:00 AM
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1983 300D-turbo "Bonnie"
"Honey! You scratched my paint!! You splattered mud on my doors!! YOU BROKE MY F***ING MIRROR!!" is what your wife would tell you, upon your return.
04-12-2012, 10:03 PM
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The package will be available on the gasser models, IMHO the low end grunt of the diesel is better suited to offroading than the V-8s. I can tell you it is actually pretty capable if the average owner would take his ***** out of his wife's purse and go for it. I'd be interested to see how the offroad package does.
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04-12-2012, 10:19 PM
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The package will be available on the gasser models, IMHO the low end grunt of the diesel is better suited to offroading than the V-8s. I can tell you it is actually pretty capable if the average owner would take his ***** out of his wife's purse and go for it. I'd be interested to see how the offroad package does.
The package will be available on the gasser models, IMHO the low end grunt of the diesel is better suited to offroading than the V-8s. I can tell you it is actually pretty capable if the average owner would take his ***** out of his wife's purse and go for it. I'd be interested to see how the offroad package does.
04-13-2012, 08:46 AM
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The good news is that the GL350 BTC will have a spare tire (albeit a temp one) in case you decide to go rock climbing and blow a tire.
04-13-2012, 11:24 AM
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04-13-2012, 12:59 PM
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Unfortunately, RFTs compromise the overall ride quality which MBUSA deemed unacceptable for luxury SUV buyers. I have RFTs on my 135i and the ride is somewhat harsh...and I typically run higher PSIs than recommended.
04-13-2012, 01:27 PM
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Well, the higher PSI will make the ride less soft if you have them at or just below the recommended, the ride will be a little softer. Just sayin'.
04-13-2012, 02:37 PM
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I run my 2011 GL350 run flats at the recommended pressure and the ride is not that good. Honestly, the Toyota Sequoia I rented while on vacation has a much better ride, and if they made that vehicle in a diesel, I'd probably buy it instead.
04-15-2012, 12:28 AM
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