Bhebert449

WillieMack

Bhebert449

WillieMack

MBQureshi

With the new GLS 450 you get updated infotainment with a larger screen that is tablet type vs in dash. Also comes with apple car play and android auto. New dash material, and steering wheel
I believe the headlights and tail lights are also slightly different
Transmission is 9 speed vs 7 speed in the GL
If you can live without the v8 power, for the same price the 450 would be logical choice for me
Also you can buy the extend warranty before your factory warranty expires. So if you go with the GLS (assuming it is low mileage) don't buy the extended warranty right away. No need to spend that money now. Wait till the factory warranty is about to expire and buy the extended warranty
Service will be expensive. My dealer charge around $250 for A service and 300-350 for B service. I'm going to be due for a rear brake replacement and the quote is $950 for rear brakes, rotors and sensors
Tires are around $250/each or more plus mounting. My OEM Tires lasted for 25k miles. I'm on the second set now

LIRS6

I bought a used '15 GL550, and opted for the extended warranty - glad I did; thus far motor and transmission mounts replaced, leak in the coolant line feeding a turbo, one other issue that I can't remember off the top of my head.

Yes the car is tough on tires .... inside wear in particular. Figure you'll get about 15K out of them. I have been pre-purchasing scheduled maintenance knowing that I intend to keep it for a long time (I love it) - saves some $.

NaviTimer1

I have a 15 GL550 and I've had two minor issues covered by warranty (door lock and auto soft closing mechanism). Besides that, it’s been pretty good. Yes, tires are one of the biggest complaints from all GL owners but, it’s a heavy SUV so it’s expected. As mentioned by LIRS6 there's an inside wear that eats thru the tires. I believe it’s a design flaw on how the truck sits on ground but, what do I know, I just buy tires.

Please do get the extended warranty and find a reputable MB Independent Mechanic. If it’s not covered by your warranty, your Indi will do the same job at a better price.

Besides what I’ve mentioned, the SUV is a wonderful elegant monster, we truly enjoy driving it.
Good luck on your purchase and keep us posted!

Dreamszalone

It all depends how you drive and how you take care of the maintenance. For me I changed my tires at 35K these were stock tires on my 2015 GL550 and it was fine just got little noisy and winter was at the corner so I went with the change, else I would have driven more for another 3-4 k miles if it would have been summer.
And about maintenance no matter Toyota or Honda or Mercedes if you do the oil change at half of what Manufacturer recommends you would be good, like I do my oil changes every 6000 miles with only 0W-40 Mobil 1.
I dont have any issues with the Truck and it is sitting @ 40000 Miles now. The only issue I have is the Drivers seat which I feel moves, may be because of my heavy B0TT that I have been struggling with since I bought the car new.
Other than its been going like tank, not sure what is the future but I did ended up purchasing the ELW until 7/100K I feel that is the best warranty you can get, because I been burned 3 times already with CarChex and other big warranty companies, they just want to find a reason to deny the claims, if you need to buy a Mercedes make sure you pay little extra but buy a warranty and from Mercedes you will avoid tons of headache. Those few hundred you saved from 3rd party warranty will gone in just 2 repairs when they come back and say they would only cover 75% or 50% of the repair.

Thanks

Bhebert449

Thank you, where did you purchase your extended warranty. I reached out to Jeff Jackson at Tafel motors and he quoted me 7 year either 75k or 100k warranty at $2,128 or $3,275 respectively. I would likely go with the 7/75k

SaniDel

We've had better experience than reported by many with our 2015 GL550. Other than tires it has been essentially trouble-free. One visit each year on its 'birthday' for annual maintenance and detailing is all that is required. We replaced the tires at two years, but even there we "caught a break" ... MB ate half the cost of the first set of replacement tires. We will likely replace tires again at four years as it appears trying to get long mileage and smooth riding on Continentals is a "lost cause" with this beast!

We're into our 4th year of ownership and it is definitely a 'keeper'. We'll be purchasing a 7/75k extended warranty near the end of our 4th year of ownership. Thanks for the estimates of what that might cost.

cchintx

LIRS6

35K miles???

Does yours not suffer from inside wear? I rotate tires, still couldn't get more than 15K out of the Conti's ... twice. Now on Hankooks.

Shellbmb

Agreed, at 35k, mine would just be riding on the steel bands!! Like you said, the interior wear is insane on these tires. More than once I had the steel belts exposed and had no idea. The tires on the 550 are its achilles heel.

How are you liking the Hanooks? I refuse to use Pirellis. So Contis it has been for the last 8 years on two different 550's.

Dreamszalone

Inner wear is there but not that bad that I see steel belts popping out and its drivable during summer time, definitely not recommended in Winter\Snow, and I drove sober no aggressive breaking etc and always keep my tire pressure on all 4 at 38Psi. Rotate them at 4000 miles.
I would say I been very lucky with both tires and brakes on my GL550, some people on forum also mentioned going to 40K with the tires that I dont know how.

On side note I did tried Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S Plus which got 50000 mile warranty I used them for 4000 miles it was quite but I wasn't super comfortable that it will go for 35K becaues tire was too soft and smooth, so went and exchanged it with Conti DWS 06 very happy with them, only problem is, it pickups all the small nails etc into the tire because of its aggressive tread wear.

rominl

can you give a rough idea how much the extended warranty is? please feel free to pm me instead if you want, appreciate it!

LIRS6

I like them a lot thus far - but have only had them for 4K at this point, so the wear factor is unknown as yet. They are a summer tire only, but I have a winter set-up so not an issue for me.