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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 02:39 PM
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Our first GL!

Just pulled the trigger on 2015 CPO GL 450. Have been lurking on the forum for 6+ months, and ultimately convinced the wife to go with this truck over a new Nissan Armada platinum. I have owned well over 10 BMWs over the years, but my wife has mostly owned Japanese SUVs. I am really excited about the purchase, especially given how well optioned this example is. I will be purchasing the extended CPO warranty from Jeff Jackson at Tefel, and my plan is to find the right set of 22s ASAP. I would not have made this purchase without the wealth of info on this forum, so thank you! I look forward to being a member of the community.

The details.

36,000 miles

234 BLIND SPOT ASSISTANT
235 ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
258 COLLIS.WARN. SYS. W/ ACTIVE BRAKE INTERV. FCW STOP
301 ASHTRAY PACKAGE
311 CUP HOLDER, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED
399 FRONT MULTICONTOUR SEAT WITH MASSAGE FUNCTION
401 FRONT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL
413 PANORAMIC SLIDING SUNROOF/GLASS SUNROOF
476 AUTOMATIC LANE RECOGNITION
489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE
501 360 DEGREE VIEWING SYSTEM (SURROUND VIEW)
50R 20" LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL 10-SPOKE DESIGN ALL-ROUND
51U BLACK FABRIC ROOF INTERIOR TRIM
527 COMAND DVD APS WITH NAVIGATION
582 AIR CONDITIONER IN THE REAR
615 BI-XENON HEADLIGHT WITH ACTIVE CURVE
811 BANG AND OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM
843 ELECTRIC FOLDING 2ND SEAT ROW
845 THIRD SEAT ROW, ELECTRICALLY FOLDABLE
846 SCUFF PLATE IN ALU-APPEARANCE WITH RUBBER STUDS
848 ELEC. SIDE WINDOWS
866 PREINSTALLATION, REAR ENTERTAINMENT
H09 TRIM PIECES - WOOD ASH BROWN


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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 11:00 AM
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Congrats! Great looking SUV. We've been looking for something similar. Do you mind sharing what you paid for the GL and what the CPO extended warranty cost? Thanks!
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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Congrats! Great looking SUV. We've been looking for something similar. Do you mind sharing what you paid for the GL and what the CPO extended warranty cost? Thanks!
Thanks!

$49K OTD including shipping from FL to NC. This is more than I wanted to spend, but given the color combination and options, I wasn't confident that I would find one like this anytime soon. (Bang & Olufsen and black headliner, in particular.) I have been quoted a price of $2600 for extended CPO (2 years).
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 11:14 AM
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That's not a bad price. I've seen many with far fewer options go for close to $50k before TTL.

We're keeping our eyes out, it's hard to find one with all the options we want.
Lighting package
tow hitch
running board
3rd row AC
H/K or B/O sound
2nd row blinds (very hard to find)

We're on the west coast, saw one on the east coast that had all the options we wanted. Was going to book a flight to see it/pick it up and drive it home, but it was sold the day before our flight.

Your GL looks great! Does the light colored seats get denim stains?
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by thenew3
That's not a bad price. I've seen many with far fewer options go for close to $50k before TTL.

We're keeping our eyes out, it's hard to find one with all the options we want.
Lighting package
tow hitch
running board
3rd row AC
H/K or B/O sound
2nd row blinds (very hard to find)

We're on the west coast, saw one on the east coast that had all the options we wanted. Was going to book a flight to see it/pick it up and drive it home, but it was sold the day before our flight.

Your GL looks great! Does the light colored seats get denim stains?
I don't see any extra wear due to denim. It's not Designo interior, so wear and tear on the leather should be OK.
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 08:11 PM
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Congrats nice looking beast 👍 veryyyyy neat


Originally Posted by NYtoNCGL450
Just pulled the trigger on 2015 CPO GL 450. Have been lurking on the forum for 6+ months, and ultimately convinced the wife to go with this truck over a new Nissan Armada platinum. I have owned well over 10 BMWs over the years, but my wife has mostly owned Japanese SUVs. I am really excited about the purchase, especially given how well optioned this example is. I will be purchasing the extended CPO warranty from Jeff Jackson at Tefel, and my plan is to find the right set of 22s ASAP. I would not have made this purchase without the wealth of info on this forum, so thank you! I look forward to being a member of the community.

The details.

36,000 miles

234 BLIND SPOT ASSISTANT
235 ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
258 COLLIS.WARN. SYS. W/ ACTIVE BRAKE INTERV. FCW STOP
301 ASHTRAY PACKAGE
311 CUP HOLDER, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED
399 FRONT MULTICONTOUR SEAT WITH MASSAGE FUNCTION
401 FRONT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL
413 PANORAMIC SLIDING SUNROOF/GLASS SUNROOF
476 AUTOMATIC LANE RECOGNITION
489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE
501 360 DEGREE VIEWING SYSTEM (SURROUND VIEW)
50R 20" LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL 10-SPOKE DESIGN ALL-ROUND
51U BLACK FABRIC ROOF INTERIOR TRIM
527 COMAND DVD APS WITH NAVIGATION
582 AIR CONDITIONER IN THE REAR
615 BI-XENON HEADLIGHT WITH ACTIVE CURVE
811 BANG AND OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM
843 ELECTRIC FOLDING 2ND SEAT ROW
845 THIRD SEAT ROW, ELECTRICALLY FOLDABLE
846 SCUFF PLATE IN ALU-APPEARANCE WITH RUBBER STUDS
848 ELEC. SIDE WINDOWS
866 PREINSTALLATION, REAR ENTERTAINMENT
H09 TRIM PIECES - WOOD ASH BROWN


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Old Mar 2, 2018 | 07:54 AM
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Nice!
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Old Mar 8, 2018 | 11:08 AM
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Very nice looking GL. I really love the wood trim on your GL. I tired looking for one in black leather but it’s really hard to find, I'm not sure why, it’s really nice wood trim, people have to see it in person to really appreciate it (in my opinion). May I ask where in Florida did you find your GL?
Congrats!!

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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by thenew3
That's not a bad price. I've seen many with far fewer options go for close to $50k before TTL.

We're keeping our eyes out, it's hard to find one with all the options we want.
Lighting package
tow hitch
running board
3rd row AC
H/K or B/O sound
2nd row blinds (very hard to find)

We're on the west coast, saw one on the east coast that had all the options we wanted. Was going to book a flight to see it/pick it up and drive it home, but it was sold the day before our flight.

Your GL looks great! Does the light colored seats get denim stains?
Where are you located? are you in CA?
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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 02:06 PM
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Where are you located? are you in CA?
Yes in Central Coast area of CA.
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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 06:33 PM
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Yes in Central Coast area of CA.
I was going to say if your interested you can check out keyes european in LA, since i know a salesman i can refer you to.. PM me if you wanna know more

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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by drwolf
I was going to say if your interested you can check out keyes european in LA, since i know a salesman i can refer you to.. PM me if you wanna know more

https://www.keyesmercedes.com/invent...-Benz_GL-Class
Thanks, I've been checking mbusa cpo listings daily for all dealers within 500 miles.
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NYtoNCGL450
Just pulled the trigger on 2015 CPO GL 450. Have been lurking on the forum for 6+ months, and ultimately convinced the wife to go with this truck over a new Nissan Armada platinum. I have owned well over 10 BMWs over the years, but my wife has mostly owned Japanese SUVs. I am really excited about the purchase, especially given how well optioned this example is. I will be purchasing the extended CPO warranty from Jeff Jackson at Tefel, and my plan is to find the right set of 22s ASAP. I would not have made this purchase without the wealth of info on this forum, so thank you! I look forward to being a member of the community.

The details.

36,000 miles

234 BLIND SPOT ASSISTANT
235 ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
258 COLLIS.WARN. SYS. W/ ACTIVE BRAKE INTERV. FCW STOP
301 ASHTRAY PACKAGE
311 CUP HOLDER, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED
399 FRONT MULTICONTOUR SEAT WITH MASSAGE FUNCTION
401 FRONT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL
413 PANORAMIC SLIDING SUNROOF/GLASS SUNROOF
476 AUTOMATIC LANE RECOGNITION
489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE
501 360 DEGREE VIEWING SYSTEM (SURROUND VIEW)
50R 20" LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL 10-SPOKE DESIGN ALL-ROUND
51U BLACK FABRIC ROOF INTERIOR TRIM
527 COMAND DVD APS WITH NAVIGATION
582 AIR CONDITIONER IN THE REAR
615 BI-XENON HEADLIGHT WITH ACTIVE CURVE
811 BANG AND OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM
843 ELECTRIC FOLDING 2ND SEAT ROW
845 THIRD SEAT ROW, ELECTRICALLY FOLDABLE
846 SCUFF PLATE IN ALU-APPEARANCE WITH RUBBER STUDS
848 ELEC. SIDE WINDOWS
866 PREINSTALLATION, REAR ENTERTAINMENT
H09 TRIM PIECES - WOOD ASH BROWN
other than exterior and interior color, our GLs seem to be identical. Same options, mileage, month of purchase. I am looking forward to keeping in touch with you to compare how our GLs fare over time!
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tachtevrenidis
other than exterior and interior color, our GLs seem to be identical. Same options, mileage, month of purchase. I am looking forward to keeping in touch with you to compare how our GLs fare over time!
Nice, congrats on yours! The only thing I am bummed about is no heated steering wheel. Wondering how hard it would be to retrofit.
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NaviTimer1
Very nice looking GL. I really love the wood trim on your GL. I tired looking for one in black leather but it’s really hard to find, I'm not sure why, it’s really nice wood trim, people have to see it in person to really appreciate it (in my opinion). May I ask where in Florida did you find your GL?
Congrats!!
Mercedes Benz of South Orlando.
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by NYtoNCGL450
Nice, congrats on yours! The only thing I am bummed about is no heated steering wheel. Wondering how hard it would be to retrofit.
No heated steering wheel here either but I can't say I am a big fan (I tried it on another car and it kinda burns my hands!). It also took me a month to realize the star illuminates!
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 04:31 PM
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No heated steering wheel here either but I can't say I am a big fan (I tried it on another car and it kinda burns my hands!). It also took me a month to realize the star illuminates!
Yes, you can have the lit star on vehicles without Distronic Plus. If you have the wood steering wheel, then heated is not an option. The cost to switch to a heated wheel, along with the wiring and new controller would not be cost feasible for such a minor change.
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