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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: New York
2012 MB GL350
bought a 2012 GL350. $65K (bought it new in nov 2011), trailer hitch, Dual DVD TVs in rear, running boards etc...
got it for 7K off sticker.
I agree with gentleman who stated that buying new is the better option.
ad blue is so easy and inexpensive (once a year fill up of 7 gallons which cost about $35 at auto zone $10 for 2.5 gallon container) so the expense is a non issue.
also, u can usually find zero % financing or 1.9% thru MB.
drive a brand new GL for three years with no headaches or big expenses due to warranty if you decide to sell, you will probably net less of a cost and you will have driven a new vehicle rather than a 5 yr old hand me down with the risk of a costly repair.
just a thought.
got it for 7K off sticker.
I agree with gentleman who stated that buying new is the better option.
ad blue is so easy and inexpensive (once a year fill up of 7 gallons which cost about $35 at auto zone $10 for 2.5 gallon container) so the expense is a non issue.
also, u can usually find zero % financing or 1.9% thru MB.
drive a brand new GL for three years with no headaches or big expenses due to warranty if you decide to sell, you will probably net less of a cost and you will have driven a new vehicle rather than a 5 yr old hand me down with the risk of a costly repair.
just a thought.
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Charlotte NC area
2019 WS222 S450 4-Matic / 2007 W211 E350 4Matic (Sold) / 2008 X164 GL320 CDI
I don't disagree, "IF" I wanted to spend $600 to $900 a month.
This is going to be my trailer towing, Animal rescue hauling, Honda Pilot replacement.
So rather than a new Pilot for $35k to $40K, I will get a 4 year old GL for $25K to $30K, pocket the difference (Getting 1.99% to 2.24% financing from the credit union), and in 4 or 5 years own it outright for the remaining 4 or 5 years.
This is going to be my trailer towing, Animal rescue hauling, Honda Pilot replacement.
So rather than a new Pilot for $35k to $40K, I will get a 4 year old GL for $25K to $30K, pocket the difference (Getting 1.99% to 2.24% financing from the credit union), and in 4 or 5 years own it outright for the remaining 4 or 5 years.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Captiva Florida
14 GL 350, 23Chevy Bolt EV and 22 EUV
My 07, 320 GL 320, origiinal owner, purchased and maintained in Florida, will be available about March-April when I purchase new 13 model. It has 64,000 miles and has been a great car for me. I do not have specifics about price since we have several months to go. Silver, Nav, hitch, and new tires 5000 miles ago.
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Out Of Control!!
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 12,516
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From: Charlotte NC area
2019 WS222 S450 4-Matic / 2007 W211 E350 4Matic (Sold) / 2008 X164 GL320 CDI
My 07, 320 GL 320, origiinal owner, purchased and maintained in Florida, will be available about March-April when I purchase new 13 model. It has 64,000 miles and has been a great car for me. I do not have specifics about price since we have several months to go. Silver, Nav, hitch, and new tires 5000 miles ago.
About 3 hours too late, but I am sure you will have no problem getting a fair price.
If all goes well, I will be picking up a 2008 P2 with Keyless Go, and a hitch Monday a week. (In FL).
If the deal falls through, I will be back on the hunt.
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Out Of Control!!
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Charlotte NC area
2019 WS222 S450 4-Matic / 2007 W211 E350 4Matic (Sold) / 2008 X164 GL320 CDI
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Just when I put my offer in on one, that is just about exactly what I want (Except a few more miles)
Another pops up with a few less options, but is local, and at the MB Dealer I have bought from (hopefully helping get a better price.
It has a few less miles (Good), but also does not have rear AC, Xenon lights, Keyless-Go, and is in a color I don't like quite as much.
All that aside, seems the miles are the biggest plus.
The lower mileage car is a IL car and the higher mileage is a FL car.
Since I plan to keep the GL a long time, how many would worry about long term durability and rust issues with a northern car, vs, an FL car?
Just when I put my offer in on one, that is just about exactly what I want (Except a few more miles)
Another pops up with a few less options, but is local, and at the MB Dealer I have bought from (hopefully helping get a better price.
It has a few less miles (Good), but also does not have rear AC, Xenon lights, Keyless-Go, and is in a color I don't like quite as much.
All that aside, seems the miles are the biggest plus.
The lower mileage car is a IL car and the higher mileage is a FL car.
Since I plan to keep the GL a long time, how many would worry about long term durability and rust issues with a northern car, vs, an FL car?
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Spicewood, TX
2008 GL 320, 2007 Silverado LTZ C3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel
I have my wife's 08, 96K, White, P2, NAV, Harmon Kardon, 19" wheels, trailer hitch. I am getting ready to sell it. It's the one in my signature. It travelled 30 mi each way into Austin from my garage to a reserved space in a parking garage for 5 years. It doesn't even have a door ding. PM an email address if interested.
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GL320 CDI
Did the AdBlue start in 2008? If so, then I have a 2007, and if that's the first year out, then I can report no first-year issues other than the issues that plenty of GL owners of all years seem to be having.
It's my wife's DD, running kids and groceries to and fro without a hiccup. And on the occasional weekend, it's my tow vehicle for my race car. It's a really light load (1,500 lb. race car, and about a 750 lb. open trailer). I can get 21 MPG towing (24-25 MPG otherwise). In addition to a nice, torquey motor, the GL has huge brakes -- both great attributes for towing. The 2007/8 had a nasty navigation system.
It's my wife's DD, running kids and groceries to and fro without a hiccup. And on the occasional weekend, it's my tow vehicle for my race car. It's a really light load (1,500 lb. race car, and about a 750 lb. open trailer). I can get 21 MPG towing (24-25 MPG otherwise). In addition to a nice, torquey motor, the GL has huge brakes -- both great attributes for towing. The 2007/8 had a nasty navigation system.
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Out Of Control!!
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From: Charlotte NC area
2019 WS222 S450 4-Matic / 2007 W211 E350 4Matic (Sold) / 2008 X164 GL320 CDI
AdBlue (BlueTec) stared in '09.
This is one of the reasons I am looking for '07 and '08 only.
This is one of the reasons I am looking for '07 and '08 only.
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GL320 CDI
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- after 10 times your car will not start and error message will be displayed on the screen. People say even after you add it - you still have to go to MB dealer to get rid of that message. ADblue cost about $30 in Autozone and it's very easy job to do, no need to go to MB where they charge about $100.
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Thread Starter
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 12,516
Likes: 628
From: Charlotte NC area
2019 WS222 S450 4-Matic / 2007 W211 E350 4Matic (Sold) / 2008 X164 GL320 CDI
When you close to an end of Adblue - it gives you a message, something like " 10 starts remaining - visit MB dealer to add Adblue". If you don't do this ( ad it)
- after 10 times your car will not start and error message will be displayed on the screen. People say even after you ad it - you still have to go to MB dealer to get rid of that message. ADblue cost about $30 in Autozone and it's very easy job to do, no need to go to MB where they charge about $100.
- after 10 times your car will not start and error message will be displayed on the screen. People say even after you ad it - you still have to go to MB dealer to get rid of that message. ADblue cost about $30 in Autozone and it's very easy job to do, no need to go to MB where they charge about $100.
I heard there was a limp-home mode it would run in, but I am just repeating without knowing.
