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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Mercedes Illuminated star and Special Order Option U09 Upholstery Wrapped Dashboard

Came upon this today while on youtube!




Just found out that another option was added to the GL not found on the MB website!

Jesse Cannon Wallace - Atlanta Classic Cars: There are a few special order options for our SUVs that do not show up on the Mercedes-Benz website. Lately I have had a lot of questions about the Upholstery Wrapped Dashboard (code U09) that is available for the ML-Class and GL-Class. It is a $330 option, plus the special order charge of $250. It adds stitched MB-Tex to the dashboard and door panels. I have included pictures of a 2013 ML550 with this option and the special order option H09 – Brown Satin Ash Wood Trim. Thanks for sharing Lloyd!







Source: Jesse Cannon Wallace - Atlanta Classic Cars

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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Nice!
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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The illinated star is nice.
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Its only nice once its avalible. Till then its just a myth.
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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Its only nice once its avalible. Till then its just a myth.
How funny but true!
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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Again, all option codes for GL350/450/550 USA

Yes, the illuminated star is aftermarket, and not a MB option now or ever.

Atlanta - over presenting charm, underpresenting facts.

Actually, there is a flat $250 charge for any SPC options, can be one or 10 - one $250 flat fee.

See attached for full option code listing for GL350/450/550 - again.
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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Ooop's attached

Ooop's the pdf'd/readable, again..
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Originally Posted by fabbrisd1
Yes, the illuminated star is aftermarket, and not a MB option now or ever.

Atlanta - over presenting charm, underpresenting facts.

Actually, there is a flat $250 charge for any SPC options, can be one or 10 - one $250 flat fee.

See attached for full option code listing for GL350/450/550 - again.
Yeah I figured that our luckily on the SPC $250, makes sense I guess. Is there something else different about the wrapped dash option or am I missing something?
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Wrapped adds substantial value look and feel for the price..augments a wood/leather wheel for a very elegant cabin look/feel..
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Originally Posted by fabbrisd1
Yes, the illuminated star is aftermarket, and not a MB option now or ever.

Atlanta - over presenting charm, underpresenting facts.

Actually, there is a flat $250 charge for any SPC options, can be one or 10 - one $250 flat fee.

See attached for full option code listing for GL350/450/550 - again.
Who offers this?
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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I think the Dash on the Canadian vehicles come with the sticking.... not 100% sure but I know my 08 had the stitching for sure.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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I think the Dash on the Canadian vehicles come with the sticking.... not 100% sure but I know my 08 had the stitching for sure.
MY 08 and my current 11 have stitching on the UPPER part of the dash....the option aspect is the LOWER part of the dash.
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