GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 09:41 AM
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HUH ??

Ok, I am a c63s owner, so dont venture into the SUV threads much, but I came across this the other day when driving around, and after I stopped laughing, I wanted to make sure I wasnt on crack..

Is this a model I was unaware AMG made ? (some serious wheel flare, and sport stickers on side)




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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 12:35 PM
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GL550 (X164) started production on 2008. If that is a true GL550, based on the shape of the mirror is a 2008. AMG version of the GL-class, GL-63 was introduced on 2013 and is based on the X166 chasis. This is not an AMG GL and definitely not a Biturbo. Seems that the owner just bought the placards.
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DarthVaderpa
GL550 (X164) started production on 2008. If that is a true GL550, based on the shape of the mirror is a 2008. AMG version of the GL-class, GL-63 was introduced on 2013 and is based on the X166 chasis. This is not an AMG GL and definitely not a Biturbo. Seems that the owner just bought the placards.
:-)

It just blows my mind to the detail some will go, to try and make it something its not, to try and brag or what ever...
I understand not everyone can afford an AMG, but be proud of what you did buy....

Check this out .. lol : https://www.facebook.com/groups/2286...501/?ref=share
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 05:42 PM
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There are people that go a little farther and do crazy things to their mercedes, check out this C230



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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 05:49 PM
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Now that is a PIMP WHIP !!! lol
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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 04:55 PM
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On one hand, it's entirely possible that a tuner has fitted a twin-turbo v8 engine from a later model GL or other MB product. Then the Biturbo badge would make sense. The AMG badge can't be true, but it does appear to have AMG wheels on it and maybe the motor was out of an AMG? Just giving him the benefit of the doubt.

On the other hand, as one who has de-badged some very fast german cars, I don't care to advertise what I have under the hood. You'll figure it out if I decide to show you the taillights. The owner of this car appears to be a bit of an attention seeker if you ask me.
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The 550 does come with AMG wheels but, of course, is not an AMG and the 164 is not biturbo unless someone put an aftermarket turbo system on the vehicle or somehow adapted the biturbo engine from the 166.
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