smayshusband

[QUOTE=South Ocean1;5692849]Smayshusband

Congrats on your order as well! I presume you have a December allocation for January

not sure of the exact to build date yet, my sales rep said it was too far in advance to tell , but it could be November December or January

Trimmer2

The most recent estimated build date was 7/7 which was still in the system as a '13MY build but, just this week, a VIN was assigned and is in production. I understand the VIN is assigned 1-2 days in to the 5 day build timeline.

I've added a few goodies (B&O, Night Assist and Auburn Brown which most all weren't added to earlier orders) which my dealer thought kept my order back from much earlier build dates or I would have had her a number of months ago along with some factory allocations.

Oh well....

JAQ1

I love, love the Auburn Brown but can't see it lasting with my kids atm. I hope the B&O lives up to the name. We paid extra for that too and the night assist. I hate driving at night these days and hope it helps. I do see a difference between our Dodge truck and the GL550 at night even without night assist.

smayshusband

does anyone know if you order the night view assist do you get a different Style instrument cluster?

sam9187

No. Its the same instrument cluster

JimBarnhart

Only difference is a button to the right of the lights dial to the left of your steering wheel. I haven't used mine in months.

smayshusband

I Thought The Night View Display Would Pop Up In The Instrument Cluster Like The S Class, where does it pop up?

sam9187

11 GL63s now listed on cars.com

I guess we are finally seeing the influx of MY13s

sam9187

Navigation screen

smayshusband

Doesn't Seem Right, Why Would They Have You Look Down At The Navigation Screen.... Seems Like More Of A Distraction Than It Is useful.

JAQ1

How do you capitalize every word?

Agree with your point, though! Heads up display would seem best for this sort of thing.

JimBarnhart

As has been stated in other threads, there is nothing useful about night assist. You have to take your eyes off the road and onto the navigation screen to use it, and then the camera has a slight magnification to it, so things appear closer than they are. If you took a curve driving with the night assist you would turn into the curve too early and cut the corner too close.

smayshusband

Not Capitalizing on Purpose, Something Wacky Going On When I post From My cell Phone .....

smayshusband

I Installed A Flir Thermal Imager On My GL 550, And Find it Is Distracting to Constantly Look Down At The Nav Screen Because It Is So Small.

JAQ1

It must be German!

JAQ1

Someone on here asked about whether designo is available for gl63, and it is!

Here is my build sheet:

755 Steel Grey Metallic
201 Black Leather
SPC Special Order $250
U70 ** PRICE NOT ON FILE **Red brake calipers
W69 designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood Trim $1,600
X11 designo Black Nappa Leather
281 AMG Performance Steering Wheel $500
293 Rear Side Airbags (SPC) $420
610 Night View Assist PLUS (SPC) $1,780
811 Bang & Olufsen Sound System (SPC) $6,400
980 Accessory Chrome Package $225

sam9187

Designo interior is STANDARD for the GL63

Tomshop

Are you sure you want the B&O? Seems like a bad trade to not have a spare tire.

JAQ1

I haven't needed a spare tire in over 25 years, if even then. AAA comes out and fixes everything. Or hauls it in. Tires are pretty awesome these days.

sam9187

I have the B&O as well. Have you thought of adding rear sunshades and split view?

JAQ1

Haven't. Can you tell me what the idea of the sunshades is? And is there a link somewhere that shows the split-view? Not sure if I want that or not. Thanks!

sam9187

Rear sunshades are a relatively inexpensive option to protect rear passengers from sun. They are not powered as they are in the S-class but nonetheless are worth it. If you look through posts several members have posted pics.

Split view - See cookstars post (video) - example on a S Class. I think it's good - worth to have. Not sure how many times I will use it but time will tell.

https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...march-1st.html

South Ocean1

JAQ1:

That's a nice build. I think you have already seen the posts about the questionable value of the Night View Assist. And Sam's suggestion about the Rear Sun Shades is a good one.

I have never seen mention of the Rear Side Airbags as an option before on the GL??? I'm sure you ordered them but has anyone else heard of that as an option? I ordered it on my E63 but wasn't aware of them here.

JAQ1

Yes, think we don't really need the sunshades. Never get many complaints about sun coming in from there and it's rare times we have anyone back there these days. 3 years til no more SUVs!

Ditto with Split View. The passengers are always looking at their iPhones/pads anyway so no need to further confuse things. That's also why we aren't adding rear seat entertainment.

And yes, I think Night View Assist is probably a waste, but hubby wants that so getting it anyway. I can load up on 'I told you so" that way.

And I am concerned that the designo will not be quilted? I really like the quilted look and feel but it's hard to find out what exactly will come in the '14 GL.

sam9187

SO: I have the rear side airbags as well. The only reason I know about them is that my SA sent me a screen shot of the order screen less than a month ago. See if your order is still open and hopefully you can add them.