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Difference between 2007/2008 and 2010/2011 GL550
Hi everyone,
I am planning to buy an X164 GL550 used vehicle within next couple of months with around >200k km (125k mi) and would appreciate if someone could pinpoint for me if there were any drastic differences in parts/electronics quality between the 2007/2008 and 2010/2011 models according to your knowledge/experience? If you have a link or resource where I could find these details would be great as well. Judging by your experience with and access to cheaper parts and a great indy mechanic, would it be possible to get another 5-7years 100k miles out of this vehicle? Thank you very much! |
Engine and things like that are the same, 5.5L M273 V8 with 4MATIC these are pretty reliable, but you’re probably gonna run into airmatic and maybe electrical issues but i haven’t experienced the electrical ones yet... But there are a lot of cosmetic differences: 2008: pre-facelift and everything looks outdated. 2009: All GLs got a facelifted interior (mostly the front of the front cabin (i.e. COMAND NTG 2.5 infotainment) 2010: Exterior facelift, ugly mirrors though. 550 wasn't facelifted in the front for whatever reason... Interior ambient lighting became a thing on vehicles with premium leather package. Front headrests updated. 2011/12: Mirrors were facelifted on all mainly to acquire blind spot assist. GL550 front bumper was updated. All rear headrests updated. To be honest if I were you I’d opt for the 20011&12. |
Thank you for the input! That is what I was looking for
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