Thoughts on GL450
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Thoughts on GL450
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I am about to pull the trigger on the attached GL450. Its a certified 2014 with ~38k miles. Doesn't really have ALL the great features, but has some that I know the wife will appreciate. Tried to look for a GL550 but certified GL550's for the same age are listed at least $10K - $12K more.
The truck was originally priced ~$53K, marked down to approx. ~$48k in the last couple of weeks and I have negotiated it down to a final sales price of $45k.
Appreciate if you can let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
I am about to pull the trigger on the attached GL450. Its a certified 2014 with ~38k miles. Doesn't really have ALL the great features, but has some that I know the wife will appreciate. Tried to look for a GL550 but certified GL550's for the same age are listed at least $10K - $12K more.
The truck was originally priced ~$53K, marked down to approx. ~$48k in the last couple of weeks and I have negotiated it down to a final sales price of $45k.
Appreciate if you can let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
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As you said, missing a few things. But new rear brakes and tires is a big out the door plus. $33k off MSRP and CPO make this a good deal IMHO.
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Again it depends on how good you are at parking esp a large vehicle like this. Of course we humans have been parking without any gadgets for so long. How did we manage to survive all these time?
I use the surround view mainly to make sure I get as close as possible to the curb without gashing the rims. So that leaves plenty of room on the passenger side (or driver side) such that the next car doesn't dink the doors.
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I've never got the park assist to work for me when parallel park. I've seen demos of it on YouTube, but it never worked for me. Perhaps I needed to have more patience.
Again it depends on how good you are at parking esp a large vehicle like this. Of course we humans have been parking without any gadgets for so long. How did we manage to survive all these time?
I use the surround view mainly to make sure I get as close as possible to the curb without gashing the rims. So that leaves plenty of room on the passenger side (or driver side) such that the next car doesn't dink the doors.
Again it depends on how good you are at parking esp a large vehicle like this. Of course we humans have been parking without any gadgets for so long. How did we manage to survive all these time?
I use the surround view mainly to make sure I get as close as possible to the curb without gashing the rims. So that leaves plenty of room on the passenger side (or driver side) such that the next car doesn't dink the doors.
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Definitely not a must have unlike say the lightning package.
If she can park a Pilot which is also quite boxy in itself, she'll be fine with the GL. Perhaps if you can see if any wheels have curb rashes currently on the Pilot
The best way to find out is turn on the camera display and see if you can toggle it to the 360 split screen view.
If she can park a Pilot which is also quite boxy in itself, she'll be fine with the GL. Perhaps if you can see if any wheels have curb rashes currently on the Pilot
The best way to find out is turn on the camera display and see if you can toggle it to the 360 split screen view.
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Apparently on some year build, it wasn't included. I think for 2014, later build included them. My earlier 2014 CPO didn't come with it but I mentioned to my sales person prior to buying that it should be standard and they bought a new one for me as they couldn't find it.
See this thread for more info. Even if I have it, I've removed it since I don't use the 3rd row often. Having it off allows natural light to the cabin and I like it better this way.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x166/517680-picked-up-new-2014-gl-450-panorama-sunroof-3rd-row-has-shade.html
See this thread for more info. Even if I have it, I've removed it since I don't use the 3rd row often. Having it off allows natural light to the cabin and I like it better this way.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x166/517680-picked-up-new-2014-gl-450-panorama-sunroof-3rd-row-has-shade.html
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Apparently on some year build, it wasn't included. I think for 2014, later build included them. My earlier 2014 CPO didn't come with it but I mentioned to my sales person prior to buying that it should be standard and they bought a new one for me as they couldn't find it.
See this thread for more info. Even if I have it, I've removed it since I don't use the 3rd row often. Having it off allows natural light to the cabin and I like it better this way.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x166/517680-picked-up-new-2014-gl-450-panorama-sunroof-3rd-row-has-shade.html
See this thread for more info. Even if I have it, I've removed it since I don't use the 3rd row often. Having it off allows natural light to the cabin and I like it better this way.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x166/517680-picked-up-new-2014-gl-450-panorama-sunroof-3rd-row-has-shade.html
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The 3rd row cover is "dinky" anyway - and not convenient to put-in/pull-out/store.
Best solution I recommend is 3M Crystalline tint job on the 3rd row pano - even Crystalline "clear" will cut 90%+ of the remaining IR and UV.. like $45 installed by a competent installer.... do a google for trhe 3M product website which has a installer locator for your area that handles the film..
Best solution I recommend is 3M Crystalline tint job on the 3rd row pano - even Crystalline "clear" will cut 90%+ of the remaining IR and UV.. like $45 installed by a competent installer.... do a google for trhe 3M product website which has a installer locator for your area that handles the film..
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The 3rd row cover is "dinky" anyway - and not convenient to put-in/pull-out/store.
Best solution I recommend is 3M Crystalline tint job on the 3rd row pano - even Crystalline "clear" will cut 90%+ of the remaining IR and UV.. like $45 installed by a competent installer.... do a google for trhe 3M product website which has a installer locator for your area that handles the film..
Best solution I recommend is 3M Crystalline tint job on the 3rd row pano - even Crystalline "clear" will cut 90%+ of the remaining IR and UV.. like $45 installed by a competent installer.... do a google for trhe 3M product website which has a installer locator for your area that handles the film..
I seem to now have a sour smell in the car.. Any suggestions?? I've ordered some charcoal based deodorizer.. Should I ask the dealer to change the cabin air filter??
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Sour smell is usually associated with mildew in the ducts and A/C coils. In the past (not with the GL), I was able to remedy this by simply cranking up the A/C full blast and in fresh air mode, spray a can of Lysol into the fresh air intake on the outside of the car.
There are also some that you can spray into the vents itself (inside the car). One such product is shown below:
I've only used Lysol on 1 car in the past. If you want to go the Lysol route, find out where the fresh air-intake is. Usually it is at the base of the windshield on the outside. I would assume the GL is the same.
There are also some that you can spray into the vents itself (inside the car). One such product is shown below:
I've only used Lysol on 1 car in the past. If you want to go the Lysol route, find out where the fresh air-intake is. Usually it is at the base of the windshield on the outside. I would assume the GL is the same.
