DBV

We went to the MB dealer to price out a 2013 GL350 and they just had unloaded a white one off the truck with most of the options that we wanted! We took it for two test drives and were sold. So, we traded in our 2011 GL350 and purchased this one!!

Love the ride in the new GL350, much smoother, faster and much more car like. Definitely a big difference! This one came with Blind Spot and Lane Assist, which are two needed features that we did not have before. It also has the P2 package (which we had before), but I think they improved the HK stereo. Interior seems more upscale over our 2011. Overall, everything about the GL is better than before.

I still think the command interface needs some work, but it is not bad.

Will have fun testing it out the next few days and interested to see if the mpg has improved too.

tjg0024

I would be VERY curious of you see a difference in mpg. I had a 2011 ML BlueTec and traded into a 2012 ML BlueTec and saw no gain in mpg or miles to tank. Please share once you have the info. Thanks and congrats on the new car!!!

blittle

Congrats! have the blind spot on our 2011 and really love it! Command seems to be a constant issue.....but the control function is greatly improved!

JimBarnhart

Congrats, we both took delivery of our new babies on Halloween! Enjoy it, I'm very impressed with mine so far.

DBV

Another definite improvement is how quiet the diesel engine is now. My wife does not even know it is a diesel anymore.

JimBarnhart

Agree, I was taking my pictures when the engine was running and I thought the same thing - damn, that's a diesel and it sure doesn't make much noise, especially compared to the Cummins in my Dodge Ram.

blittle

BUT... you do want that Ram to sound like a BIG TRUCK, right??

FastMoneyPlaya

I've got a 2011 GL350 also. Out of curiosity, what kind of deal did you get on your trade in? How about the pricing on the 2013 if you don't mind me asking. Thanks

ProjectCamaro

Congratulations on the new SUV!

Mbenz260e

Congrats! You are definitely lucky getting there right as it came off the truck. Spoken with a few dealers around here and all say I will need to order a 350.

Interesting the engine is quieter, already thought my '09 and '12 were pretty quiet though gotten a bit rougher with age. I haven't driven the new diesel yet (consistent with the '12+ ML and S) so I am curious to see how it compares to the old. I read somewhere its a new head and turbo?

JimBarnhart

Yes, my sister-in-law can't tell if it's the garbage truck or me coming. ;-)

aeggroup

I've been offered today $1,200 over invoice ...ordered GL350. They offered me 46K for my car ( 2011 GL350 16K miles, MSRP $73K). Trade in price is unacceptable and in case I decide to do it – I’ll sell it using autotrader or something. I've spent about 15 minutes talking to salesman, so no any hard negotiation was involved and I think prices will be better in spring 2013.

Good Luck.

Mbenz260e

Nice so you confirmed and ordered? Do you mind sharing the dealership?

blittle

Yeah, that trade price sounds awful...... I ordered a GL450 and was offered 52K for my 2011 with 30K miles!

DBV

Unfortunately the market for the 2012 and older GL's seem to have depreciated and will probably only get worse with the new GL out. I only received $48,000 for my 2011 GL350 (MSRP was $77,000) with 24,000 miles on it.

I know big financial loss and stupid financial move, but I was really impressed with the new GL and still am after having it a couple weeks. I had trade in quotes at several other dealerships (Porsche & BMW) and they were all similar or worse.

I also thought about selling it on autotrader, but then I would loose the tax benefit of trading it in on a new car, which is about $3500.

aeggroup

No, I'm not buying yet. My car has 16K miles and all maintenance free till 30K miles, which was included at the time of purchase. So, it doesn't cost me a dime to keep this car for now...only monthly payments, which are the same for my and New model. New model will cost less and it will be easier to get. No matter what people say on this forum - I browsed NY Metro inventory and see already 85 Bluetecs available. This is a lot for a car, which is on the market for 2 months. Another reason for me not to rush - unlike other people on this forum - the only big difference that I see between old and new model is interior, but I own 2012 E-class, that have the same Command system as new GL and don't see any big difference, but central controller. 30 more horsepower on a new engine is nice, but not a deal breaker at this point. This is a truck, not a sport car and 2011 power is more than enough for me. It's nice to have a new car and I like it - don’t get me wrong, but I'll wait another year unless deal will be better. Just don’t want to throw money away at this point.
I don't mind sharing the dealership - it's MB of Morristown in NJ. My wife was shopping in that area and I just stopped by. PM me if you need a salesman's name.

JimBarnhart

That's interesting, definitely not what we're seeing in the Midwest. BTW, my vehicle was listed in new inventory on my dealer's website for about 2 weeks - 1 week before delivery and one week after. It was never available for purchase since it was ordered. But if you were at your dealership and they have a gaggle of GL350's sitting on the lot, I can't argue that apparently they aren't selling as fast on the east coast.

aeggroup

Jim - good point. I have no idea what these 85 cars in NY Metro inventory mean. It may be cars on dealer's lots as well as cars in a port or on the way to the port. I just remember the time when I was buying my 2011 GL and I did not see so many Bluetecs available in our area ( I used 200 miles radius ). Anyway - it's a great car ..either it's old or new model and whoever is lucky to afford one should feel really blessed ...

Happy driving to all

blittle

[QUOTE=aeggroup;5428317]Jim - good point. I have no idea what these 85 cars in NY Metro inventory mean. It may be cars on dealer's lots as well as cars in a port or on the way to the port. I just remember the time when I was buying my 2011 GL and I did not see so many Bluetecs available in our area ( I used 200 miles radius ). Anyway - it's a great car ..either it's old or new model and whoever is lucky to afford one should feel really blessed ..."

The minute a vin # is assigned....it technically shows up in "dealer inventory" But in most cases that does not mean it is on the lot.