Thinking of ordering this GL350 Build. What do you all think?
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Thinking of ordering this GL350 Build. What do you all think?
After considering pre-owned options briefly, I am inclining towards ordering a new build of GL350BT. We haven't finalized the colors yet. Any suggestions on these choices??
2014 GL350 BLUETEC
Black OR Polar White
Almond Beige/Black Leather OR Auburn Brown/Black Leather
Trim: Brown Satin Ash Wood
20-inch twin 5-spoke wheels
Panorama roof
Premium 1 Package
Heated steering wheel
Harman/kardon sound system
Rear Seat Entertainment system pre-wiring
KEYLESS-GO
Rear side-window sunshades
Lane Tracking Package
Parking Assist Package
Accessories
Wheel Locks
Cargo area tray
mbrace Package
$75,920
Now if I can find a good deal on this.
2014 GL350 BLUETEC
Black OR Polar White
Almond Beige/Black Leather OR Auburn Brown/Black Leather
Trim: Brown Satin Ash Wood
20-inch twin 5-spoke wheels
Panorama roof
Premium 1 Package
Heated steering wheel
Harman/kardon sound system
Rear Seat Entertainment system pre-wiring
KEYLESS-GO
Rear side-window sunshades
Lane Tracking Package
Parking Assist Package
Accessories
Wheel Locks
Cargo area tray
mbrace Package
$75,920
Now if I can find a good deal on this.
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Lighting package is a must have for night driving in anything but completely urban settings.
A cheap addition, but well worth it in terms of looks is the wrapped lower dash.
If you have non-car seat kids in the back, or drive with couples the heated rear seats are a nice add. We do a lot of couples trips with the men in the front and women in the back, and they are a lot more content with warm butts along with the guys.
Next consideration since you are going leather, and I think you are in St. Louis (my wife is from Collinsville, Il) is ventilated front seats. It just circulates cabin air but I like it on the warm humid days.
Another favorite option of mine is Distronic - I think that's in the driver's assist package?
I know what you are thinking , I've just given you options that take the vehicle into the 80's, but you asked.
A cheap addition, but well worth it in terms of looks is the wrapped lower dash.
If you have non-car seat kids in the back, or drive with couples the heated rear seats are a nice add. We do a lot of couples trips with the men in the front and women in the back, and they are a lot more content with warm butts along with the guys.
Next consideration since you are going leather, and I think you are in St. Louis (my wife is from Collinsville, Il) is ventilated front seats. It just circulates cabin air but I like it on the warm humid days.
Another favorite option of mine is Distronic - I think that's in the driver's assist package?
I know what you are thinking , I've just given you options that take the vehicle into the 80's, but you asked.
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2014 GL 350 blue tec
Agree on lighting package and heated rear seat. Have never used distronics but have a gl on order with distronics based on lots of positive recos here. Did order ventilated seats too again a first for us.
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X3 on the lighting pkg. Illuminated running boards cosmetically help, especially with 20" wheels. Also, if you ever remotely considered towing anything (be a shame if you didn't with that awesome diesel) then go ahead and get the tow hitch.
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When I started building it, my goal was to keep it close to 75K MSRP. With luxury vehicles, there is no end to options and customizations. When I got my last Z4, I optioned it to the hilt and some of those I never used. Getting a 6- disc DVD changer that can be played only when parked in a 2 seat convertible was not a smart idea.
Our son is in child seat and will need it for next few years. I personanly hate tech nannies but because this is my wife's primary ride, I am going to get Lane and Parking assist. I rarely and she never uses cruise hence Distronic will be waste for us.
I will reconsider lighting package as everyone seems to recommend it. What do you all think about following combo
Exterior- Black
Interior - Almond Beige/Black Leather AND Brown Satin Ash Wood
Would 'Burl walnut' look better than 'Brown Satin Ash Wood' with 'Almond Beige/Black' Leather??
Thanks
Our son is in child seat and will need it for next few years. I personanly hate tech nannies but because this is my wife's primary ride, I am going to get Lane and Parking assist. I rarely and she never uses cruise hence Distronic will be waste for us.
I will reconsider lighting package as everyone seems to recommend it. What do you all think about following combo
Exterior- Black
Interior - Almond Beige/Black Leather AND Brown Satin Ash Wood
Would 'Burl walnut' look better than 'Brown Satin Ash Wood' with 'Almond Beige/Black' Leather??
Thanks
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This is a very subjective question, but have you thought about anthracite poplar in that color combo? I think that would be very sharp, just a thought.
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+1 - I had an E550 as a company car a few years back that I found thru a dealer locate. It had the exact build and options I wanted at the time with the only exception being it had the Black Ash wood trim I didn't think I wanted (nearly identical to Anthracite Poplar). I ended up going with it so I didn't have to wait for a custom order. Subjective, as Jim said, but I thought it was stunning in person. Liked it so much I ordered my GL with the Anthracite Poplar.
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So I just got a reply from SA from a Truecar approved dealer. He stated that Invoice = 94.5 % of (MSRP - $ 925 Transportation charge) and he will offer me at Invoice + $1750.
Is this correct and is this a good deal??
Is this correct and is this a good deal??
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2013 GL450 (traded for 2015 Escalade), 2012 Corvette, 2014 Ford Fusion, Previous: 2007 GL450, 2011
When I started building it, my goal was to keep it close to 75K MSRP. With luxury vehicles, there is no end to options and customizations. When I got my last Z4, I optioned it to the hilt and some of those I never used. Getting a 6- disc DVD changer that can be played only when parked in a 2 seat convertible was not a smart idea.
Our son is in child seat and will need it for next few years. I personanly hate tech nannies but because this is my wife's primary ride, I am going to get Lane and Parking assist. I rarely and she never uses cruise hence Distronic will be waste for us.
I will reconsider lighting package as everyone seems to recommend it. What do you all think about following combo
Exterior- Black
Interior - Almond Beige/Black Leather AND Brown Satin Ash Wood
Would 'Burl walnut' look better than 'Brown Satin Ash Wood' with 'Almond Beige/Black' Leather??
Thanks
Our son is in child seat and will need it for next few years. I personanly hate tech nannies but because this is my wife's primary ride, I am going to get Lane and Parking assist. I rarely and she never uses cruise hence Distronic will be waste for us.
I will reconsider lighting package as everyone seems to recommend it. What do you all think about following combo
Exterior- Black
Interior - Almond Beige/Black Leather AND Brown Satin Ash Wood
Would 'Burl walnut' look better than 'Brown Satin Ash Wood' with 'Almond Beige/Black' Leather??
Thanks
The lighting package is a MUST in my opinion….safety, practicality…its a biggie! The new histrionic plus is right there also…..simply amazing1 Your color combo sounds perfect…! That combo was one of the two that I configured when I was ordering mine…..the satin ash wood really says "this is wood!" Everybody who sees in combo with my black leather really likes it!
