Need advice from the pros!
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Need advice from the pros!
Gents,
I hope life is treating you well.
I am looking to get into a full size SUV ASAP. I test drove a 2016 Yukon Denali today and it was great, but it had some things about that didn't sit right with me.
For the same price as a fully banged out new Denali, I can buy a very nicely appointed low mileage GL550. My questions are:
1. What are the differences between the 2013 and 2014 GL550's?
2. What tunes are available for this car, and what kind of power are we looking at?
3. Anyone have a tuned one? Is it sufficient?
On a side note, I read an old thread from 2014 where a tuner claimed that the GL450 and GL550 had the same power output after tune. Was that a typo?
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...e-power-2.html
I hope life is treating you well.
I am looking to get into a full size SUV ASAP. I test drove a 2016 Yukon Denali today and it was great, but it had some things about that didn't sit right with me.
For the same price as a fully banged out new Denali, I can buy a very nicely appointed low mileage GL550. My questions are:
1. What are the differences between the 2013 and 2014 GL550's?
2. What tunes are available for this car, and what kind of power are we looking at?
3. Anyone have a tuned one? Is it sufficient?
On a side note, I read an old thread from 2014 where a tuner claimed that the GL450 and GL550 had the same power output after tune. Was that a typo?
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...e-power-2.html
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2014 GL350
The V8 engine is the same on the 2013 and 2014 GLs, the 450 and 550 are simply tuned differently.
That said, the MB tune meets emissions standards and passed MB durability testing. Might, or might not, be considerations depending on your locale.
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on GLC300 #2, a 2022 CPO purchased b/c I really dislike the X254's UI (GL350 before those)
Small difference in graphics for Command system arose in 2014.
Warranty, wear items and near term Maint cost differences exist with a used car compared to new generally. You can negotiate to neutralize by getting new tires, brakes, wipers, all dry filters and trans fluid replaced so you start fresh and delay outlays, don't assume any got done! Slso price the CPO extension before buying see thread below. Unlimited miles on CPO applies to first 4 years coverages, too, before the CPO kicks in.
Warranty, wear items and near term Maint cost differences exist with a used car compared to new generally. You can negotiate to neutralize by getting new tires, brakes, wipers, all dry filters and trans fluid replaced so you start fresh and delay outlays, don't assume any got done! Slso price the CPO extension before buying see thread below. Unlimited miles on CPO applies to first 4 years coverages, too, before the CPO kicks in.
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From: HHI, SC
2002 C4 Cab, 2014 Audi A5 cab, 2017 X5 35d
I traded a Yukon Denali for my 2015 GL350. Having a diesel omits me from the conversation about V8's and tuning. However, I can tell you that in every other measure of performance, convenience, reliability and comfort........the GL is a superior vehicle. I'd opt for the CPO Benz every time over a new Denali.
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What tunes are available for this car, and what kind of power are we looking at?
3. Anyone have a tuned one? Is it sufficient?
On a side note, I read an old thread from 2014 where a tuner claimed that the GL450 and GL550 had the same power output after tune. Was that a typo?
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...e-power-2.html
