Considering this CPO GL450
01-25-2018 | 08:48 AM
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2010 Mercedes GL450; 2000 Mercedes ML55 AMG; 2016 VW GLI SEL Stick!!!
Well - you guys sure get along - on your Lunar Blue GL550 - not necessarily a "big" thing - but the CarFax does not show the Mercedes service dates - in April 2015 VMI/Mercedes shows service that may have involved front end non-major front end collision - at that time it was improperly entered as 119,691 miles - and later some other misc incorrect mileage entries from service - that levels out later - someone "hoovered" the entry mistakes from uploading to CarFax - good news - yes - CPO with 4new tires
Where we're you able to get a vmi?....and if that's true.....what does that say about carfax.
Do you think autocheck might be better?
01-26-2018 | 06:26 PM
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"Waiting for dealer responses" - man - I understand internet shopping - but if you find a rig that's a candidate for you - it's your job to pickup the phone - call the dealer - grab a salesperson - and chase chase that rig..... you don't want to put whether or not you get the rig that's best for you in the hands of a Internet Salesperson chit-chat... the CT rig is Mercedes Certified - very sharp price as you found - go grab someone there and get the specifics you need to make your decision - that's not-so-hard - but if you prefer to "keep looking" that's OK - but at some point in time if you want a new-Mercedes-for-you - you will need to "chase" and you will need to "make a decision"..
01-27-2018 | 01:04 PM
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Found this on eBay, no warranty due to flood vehicle, can an aftermarket warranty be purchased on flood vehicle? Have read never buy flood vehicle....agree guys? Can't afford 2016 but looks good your thoughts?
https://m.ebay.com/itm/2016-Mercedes...AAAOSw8AhaTRjm
https://m.ebay.com/itm/2016-Mercedes...AAAOSw8AhaTRjm
01-27-2018 | 03:07 PM
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Thoughts ? Flood Car - run away - and check your sanity.... what happened with CT - don't float away into the internet - Owning and Driving your own Mercedes is the genuine experience ... shopping is a pain...
01-27-2018 | 07:32 PM
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Agreed - the engine photo was taken before the engine has a 5 minute wash - and if I understand correctly you didn't call that dealer on that GL550 at $42K for that reason.
And now you wanted to know about a "Flood GL" - as compared to a MB CPO GL you didn't call on.
Good luck in your search !
And now you wanted to know about a "Flood GL" - as compared to a MB CPO GL you didn't call on.
Good luck in your search !
01-28-2018 | 11:09 AM
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Stay away from any flood vehicle or any other with a branded title. Repaired branded title vehicles are generally worth about half of what a normal titled vehicle is. You cannot purchase any kind of warranty coverage on a branded title vehicle. And that truck will become a nightmare to own for whichever sucker who buys it. Branded title (especially flood) vehicles are usually sold by shady companies looking for a huge profit margin....and most are repaired by cutting corners to save money and maximize profits.
01-31-2018 | 11:41 AM
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2014 GL450
Honda had that look long before the GL update in 2012. My truck is a 2013 and was not CPO, thus the $45k price. There are no differences between a GL550 from 2013 and one from 2016. IMO, it's a better move to purchase a lower mileage older one than spend $10-20k more to get one a couple of years newer with similar mileage. I purchased an aftermarket warranty that is better than the CPO warranty.
If he's locked in on a GL450, I'd go with a 2013 or 2014 instead of the V6 in the 2015. Those 2013-14 GL's have the identical motor (including turbos, exhaust, etc) that is in the GL550, only programmed for lower power by MB (probably to make GL550 pricing premium look like it had more value). A tune by any variety of tuners can push the HP from 362 to 550 or more in the GL450.
If he's locked in on a GL450, I'd go with a 2013 or 2014 instead of the V6 in the 2015. Those 2013-14 GL's have the identical motor (including turbos, exhaust, etc) that is in the GL550, only programmed for lower power by MB (probably to make GL550 pricing premium look like it had more value). A tune by any variety of tuners can push the HP from 362 to 550 or more in the GL450.
To the OP, I prefer the fake stuff over leather. It lasts well with no maintenance and stays cooler in the sun IMO.
01-31-2018 | 02:18 PM
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I have a CPO 2014 GL450, and agree with most of what you said. I view that year as a sweet spot, it has the V8 that is very tuning friendly, the third row pano roof, and isn't first year. My previous car was a first year and there were some small design changes that would have made life much easier doing my own maintenance. Drilling out poorly chosen bolts and more was not fun. The two most painful issues were changed next model year.
To the OP, I prefer the fake stuff over leather. It lasts well with no maintenance and stays cooler in the sun IMO.
To the OP, I prefer the fake stuff over leather. It lasts well with no maintenance and stays cooler in the sun IMO.
02-07-2018 | 06:44 PM
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2013 GL550 CPO, Steel Gray Brown/Black Leather Seats, Premium Package with Lighting Package, Mirror Package, Lane Tracking package, Blind Spot Assist, Pwr Dr Seat & Steering Column w/Memory Pkg, Driver/Passenger Multi-Contour Seats w/Massage, COMAND w/Navigation and Voice Control, Bi-Xenon headlamps w/Active Curve Illumination, rear seat entertainment, harman/kardon, command with navigation and voice control, headlamp washing system, 21" wheels, Soft Close Doors, Keyless Go, Parktronic with Active Assist, htd steering wheel, hitch.
Think thats it....just begining my MB ownership; the tutoring I got on here was beneficial, including reaching out to Jeff for extending the CPO warranty and the details behind that (if you do it within 30 days of purchase he says you get 15% off).
Think thats it....just begining my MB ownership; the tutoring I got on here was beneficial, including reaching out to Jeff for extending the CPO warranty and the details behind that (if you do it within 30 days of purchase he says you get 15% off).
02-07-2018 | 07:19 PM
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Congrats!
2013 GL550 CPO, Steel Gray Brown/Black Leather Seats, Premium Package with Lighting Package, Mirror Package, Lane Tracking package, Blind Spot Assist, Pwr Dr Seat & Steering Column w/Memory Pkg, Driver/Passenger Multi-Contour Seats w/Massage, COMAND w/Navigation and Voice Control, Bi-Xenon headlamps w/Active Curve Illumination, rear seat entertainment, harman/kardon, command with navigation and voice control, headlamp washing system, 21" wheels, Soft Close Doors, Keyless Go, Parktronic with Active Assist, htd steering wheel, hitch.
Think thats it....just begining my MB ownership; the tutoring I got on here was beneficial, including reaching out to Jeff for extending the CPO warranty and the details behind that (if you do it within 30 days of purchase he says you get 15% off).
Think thats it....just begining my MB ownership; the tutoring I got on here was beneficial, including reaching out to Jeff for extending the CPO warranty and the details behind that (if you do it within 30 days of purchase he says you get 15% off).
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02-07-2018 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MNMBbuyer
2013 GL550 CPO, Steel Gray Brown/Black Leather Seats, Premium Package with Lighting Package, Mirror Package, Lane Tracking package, Blind Spot Assist, Pwr Dr Seat & Steering Column w/Memory Pkg, Driver/Passenger Multi-Contour Seats w/Massage, COMAND w/Navigation and Voice Control, Bi-Xenon headlamps w/Active Curve Illumination, rear seat entertainment, harman/kardon, command with navigation and voice control, headlamp washing system, 21" wheels, Soft Close Doors, Keyless Go, Parktronic with Active Assist, htd steering wheel, hitch.
Think thats it....just begining my MB ownership; the tutoring I got on here was beneficial, including reaching out to Jeff for extending the CPO warranty and the details behind that (if you do it within 30 days of purchase he says you get 15% off).
Think thats it....just begining my MB ownership; the tutoring I got on here was beneficial, including reaching out to Jeff for extending the CPO warranty and the details behind that (if you do it within 30 days of purchase he says you get 15% off).
02-08-2018 | 01:31 AM
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02-08-2018 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveW68
Good question. I was told that you have to be within the original 48 months of when the vehicle was put into service.
02-08-2018 | 09:11 PM
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For anyone who watched this thread turn into a GL550 purchase, here's a '15 GL550 locally. $63k vs an MSRP of $102k.
https://www.mbotw.com/inventory/cert...df7de8fa497490
https://www.mbotw.com/inventory/cert...df7de8fa497490
