Ordered GL350
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From: Bay Area CA
2014 GL 350 blue tec
Ordered GL350
Just placed an order . Dealer tells us production scheduled for second week of Feb, it was showing yellow but he was able to modify for our needs. He gave us PO#. Now the wait begins.
Here is what we ordered-
Polar White auburn brown/black leather interior ( hope this combo will look good, didn't want silver as we have had too many silver cars other thought was steel grey)
Ash wood trim
Panorama roof
Running board
Lighting package
20" wheels
Heated steering
Heated rear seats
Ventilated seats
3 zone climate control
Premium package
Keyless go
HK stereo
Driver assist package
Parking assist package
Trailer hitch
Thanks to all the posts in this forum we cancelled easy entry option and were able to convince dealer to match Costco customer discounts .This forum rocks.
Any ideas if the build is second week of Feb, when we can expect the car to arrive at dealership?
Here is what we ordered-
Polar White auburn brown/black leather interior ( hope this combo will look good, didn't want silver as we have had too many silver cars other thought was steel grey)
Ash wood trim
Panorama roof
Running board
Lighting package
20" wheels
Heated steering
Heated rear seats
Ventilated seats
3 zone climate control
Premium package
Keyless go
HK stereo
Driver assist package
Parking assist package
Trailer hitch
Thanks to all the posts in this forum we cancelled easy entry option and were able to convince dealer to match Costco customer discounts .This forum rocks.
Any ideas if the build is second week of Feb, when we can expect the car to arrive at dealership?
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2005 ML350, 2008 GL320, 2013 Gl350
I would change Polar white to Diamond white, the cost difference is minimal and it looks much better IMO. Consider getting the paint protection as well and taking the car in 1-2 times a year to get the "protection" reapplied
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08 E63 Arctic White/Black
congrats! sounds lovely!
Just placed an order . Dealer tells us production scheduled for second week of Feb, it was showing yellow but he was able to modify for our needs. He gave us PO#. Now the wait begins.
Here is what we ordered-
Polar White auburn brown/black leather interior ( hope this combo will look good, didn't want silver as we have had too many silver cars other thought was steel grey)
Ash wood trim
Panorama roof
Running board
Lighting package
20" wheels
Heated steering
Heated rear seats
Ventilated seats
3 zone climate control
Premium package
Keyless go
HK stereo
Driver assist package
Parking assist package
Trailer hitch
Thanks to all the posts in this forum we cancelled easy entry option and were able to convince dealer to match Costco customer discounts .This forum rocks.
Any ideas if the build is second week of Feb, when we can expect the car to arrive at dealership?
Here is what we ordered-
Polar White auburn brown/black leather interior ( hope this combo will look good, didn't want silver as we have had too many silver cars other thought was steel grey)
Ash wood trim
Panorama roof
Running board
Lighting package
20" wheels
Heated steering
Heated rear seats
Ventilated seats
3 zone climate control
Premium package
Keyless go
HK stereo
Driver assist package
Parking assist package
Trailer hitch
Thanks to all the posts in this forum we cancelled easy entry option and were able to convince dealer to match Costco customer discounts .This forum rocks.
Any ideas if the build is second week of Feb, when we can expect the car to arrive at dealership?
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2014 GL 350 blue tec
Hi thanks, I know in big scheme of things the cost difference is not much but it is $1500 extra in US. I think we already stretched beyond what I wanted to spend on options. Besides I was worried about ongoing maint of this color
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2005 ML350, 2008 GL320, 2013 Gl350
hmmm I think I paid around $900 so yes $1500 is high than
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2014 GL450, 2012 Land Rover LR4, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
Just curious, we have the Diamond White and I'm unsure why there would be any more maintenance to keep it up versus the solid white?
I'm not saying that there isn't more maintenance, but with past vehicles, the metallic and more so xirallic paints looked better, longer.
Isn't the Diamond White Pearl actually a xirallic paint, even though people refer to it as a metallic? If so, it's a great paint that has some wonderful qualities.
I'm not saying that there isn't more maintenance, but with past vehicles, the metallic and more so xirallic paints looked better, longer.
Isn't the Diamond White Pearl actually a xirallic paint, even though people refer to it as a metallic? If so, it's a great paint that has some wonderful qualities.
Last edited by sbasham; Jan 10, 2014 at 08:56 PM.
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From: Bay Area CA
2014 GL 350 blue tec
Regarding diamond white, it is beautiful we saw E class today in diamond white. I don't have any facts about paint maint, my comment was my opinion based on dealer stressing need for paint protection every 2 yrs or so. Maybe just another profit making tactics.
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it needs it ever 6 months not every 2 years , that goes for all whites not just diamond white. This is a fact.
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2014 GL450, 2012 Land Rover LR4, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
Enjoy your new vehicle (I'm a little jealous- the one I found didn't included ventilated seats which I really wanted.)
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2014 GL450, 2012 Land Rover LR4, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
