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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:21 AM
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Almost ready to order GL450

I've been reading info on this forum and pondering a potential purchase for a long time. I'm just about ready to place an order, but am still making the final decisions.

1. I've been used to my nearly bulletproof Toyota Sequoia. How likely am I to be disappointed or frustrated with the relative reliability of a Mercedes?

2. After strongly considering the Black/Auburn interior, I've decided that is beautiful but too dark. The Almond Beige has too many shades of brown for my taste. The Black/Almond is probably the best option for me. Given that, I am torn on the exterior color. I've been considering Lunar Blue, Steel Gray and Dakota Brown. Even beyond those three, what would look good with the Almond seats and Black carpets? Black and Diamond Silver are the only colors I would not consider.

3. I'm pretty set on my options (including Lighting Pkg, Appearance Pkg, 3-Zone Climate, Driver Assistance, Rear Seat Entertainment). Now that the Panorama Room has a third row shade, I'm more inclined to get it. Any thoughts on the SPC Active Curve System?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DM335
I've been reading info on this forum and pondering a potential purchase for a long time. I'm just about ready to place an order, but am still making the final decisions.

1. I've been used to my nearly bulletproof Toyota Sequoia. How likely am I to be disappointed or frustrated with the relative reliability of a Mercedes?

2. After strongly considering the Black/Auburn interior, I've decided that is beautiful but too dark. The Almond Beige has too many shades of brown for my taste. The Black/Almond is probably the best option for me. Given that, I am torn on the exterior color. I've been considering Lunar Blue, Steel Gray and Dakota Brown. Even beyond those three, what would look good with the Almond seats and Black carpets? Black and Diamond Silver are the only colors I would not consider.

3. I'm pretty set on my options (including Lighting Pkg, Appearance Pkg, 3-Zone Climate, Driver Assistance, Rear Seat Entertainment). Now that the Panorama Room has a third row shade, I'm more inclined to get it. Any thoughts on the SPC Active Curve System?
Have owned 3 MB GL's and several Toyota products including Sequoia…. The Sequoia IS "bulletproof"….. but the technical sophistication, ride, and over quality of the MB GL class is a giant leap forward…..the Sequoia is built on a Tundra truck chassis …. the current GL is a beast with the S class as its model…..you will not be disappointed! I have owned 3 since 2007….. the 07 spent one day in the shop because of a suspension issue, the 2011 - no down time, and the current 2013 - 20K and 0 issues.
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