2020 V167 GLE
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You are wise to hold off because of this. My biggest disappointment with my GLC43 and am just baffled why MB doesn't have COMAND and ACP/AA together in the GLC even for the upcoming 2019 model. The GLA45 has had it for a couple years now and the C class will have the option for getting both in 2019 model year. Apparently, the NTG5.5 system can handle both, so not sure why MB is leaving it out of a model that is in probably the hottest segment right now. I'd gladly pay MB for a retro if they offered it. I didn't want something as big as a GLE, but certainly a great vehicle.
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Real of PShopped?
I’m convinced it’s a real picture of a Proto, Pr Production or maybe the final product. The Video link is from Auto Bild - a leading German automobile magazine based in Hamburg, Germany. Wikipedia
Under the Video translated from German to English is a caption that it is coming Autumn 2018. So if all that’s true Germany, maybe Europe will get the car before the USA. Let them shake out any bugs!
Under the Video translated from German to English is a caption that it is coming Autumn 2018. So if all that’s true Germany, maybe Europe will get the car before the USA. Let them shake out any bugs!
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We May win this bet, ha ha, Here are some pics from a Portuguese site, one with the car driving. Better color and it looks much better than the other pics!
https://veja.abril.com.br/galeria-fo...enz-gle-coupe/
i forgot to comment that these these look like an official release by Benz! On the other hand they say produced by so?...
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OK, I feel like an idiot. The Portuguese GLE 450 coupe has been Photoshopped to the earlier pics. I’m new to Benz styles so it took me a while to figure it out. Maybe even a Photoshop of a Photoshopped Coupe. Back to waiting....
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QUOTE=Ron.s;7499992]
Greg,
We May win this bet, ha ha, Here are some pics from a Portuguese site, one with the car driving. Better color and it looks much better than the other pics!
https://veja.abril.com.br/galeria-fo...enz-gle-coupe/
i forgot to comment that these these look like an official release by Benz! On the other hand they say produced by so?...
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Thanks for finding these! So we're getting good coupe shots first - that's odd! Also odd it has the same plate as the other regular GLE in the AutoBild photos. And why is this labeled GLE 450 with unpainted wheel arches and single bar grille when the earlier CarScoops shots showed the unpainted arches with a 2 bar grille (probably all coupes get the "upscale" grille)? They're dinkin' with us! I also note there is real metal for the "skid plates" whereas the AutoBild ones with painted plastic were not appealing at all - of course this is the upscale model. Hidden backjp camera is cool. These are obviously not PSed and although smallm very crisp images. Veja.com is a Basilian website.
Greg,
We May win this bet, ha ha, Here are some pics from a Portuguese site, one with the car driving. Better color and it looks much better than the other pics!
https://veja.abril.com.br/galeria-fo...enz-gle-coupe/
i forgot to comment that these these look like an official release by Benz! On the other hand they say produced by so?...
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Thanks for finding these! So we're getting good coupe shots first - that's odd! Also odd it has the same plate as the other regular GLE in the AutoBild photos. And why is this labeled GLE 450 with unpainted wheel arches and single bar grille when the earlier CarScoops shots showed the unpainted arches with a 2 bar grille (probably all coupes get the "upscale" grille)? They're dinkin' with us! I also note there is real metal for the "skid plates" whereas the AutoBild ones with painted plastic were not appealing at all - of course this is the upscale model. Hidden backjp camera is cool. These are obviously not PSed and although smallm very crisp images. Veja.com is a Basilian website.
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I'm a photographer and these look too good to be PSs. The reflections clearly are of the building behind. However it's odd for the coupe to break before the regular model. Very strange and something is fishy.
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I found this exact Coupe in a photo by Automible Magazine and it’s listed as a 2016.
https://veja.abril.com.br/galeria-fo...enz-gle-coupe/
Edit: The identical pic’s are on the Benz website, plate and all. 2019 GLE 450.
https://veja.abril.com.br/galeria-fo...enz-gle-coupe/
Edit: The identical pic’s are on the Benz website, plate and all. 2019 GLE 450.
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Thanks for finding these! So we're getting good coupe shots first - that's odd! Also odd it has the same plate as the other regular GLE in the AutoBild photos. And why is this labeled GLE 450 with unpainted wheel arches and single bar grille when the earlier CarScoops shots showed the unpainted arches with a 2 bar grille? They're dinkin' with us! I also note there is real metal for the "skid plates" whereas the AutoBild ones with painted plastic were not appealing at all - of course this is the upscale model. Hidden backjp camera is cool. These are obviously not PSed and although smallm very crisp images. Veja.com is a Basilian website.
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I hear you. For some people that want a “sporty” and “rugged” and “premium” vehicle and aren’t so concerned with hauling stuff I can see it. I’d rather have different vehicles that are more tailored to their purposes.
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Most buyers are not buying SUV's for utility, off-road etc.. It's become a "keep up with the Joneses" event and a false sense of safety that comes from a heavier bigger vehicle. Plus American are quite large now. IMO many buyers like these odd shaped, so-called coupes because they don't like or want the "wagon" look. Americans are afraid of the word wagon.
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I found this exact Coupe in a photo by Automible Magazine and it’s listed as a 2016.
https://veja.abril.com.br/galeria-fo...enz-gle-coupe/
Edit: The identical pic’s are on the Benz website, plate and all. 2019 GLE 450.
https://veja.abril.com.br/galeria-fo...enz-gle-coupe/
Edit: The identical pic’s are on the Benz website, plate and all. 2019 GLE 450.
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Went to my dealer to order 2019 W166. He tried to get into the 2019 W166 ordering system and it was not opening. Went to his managers comp and it turns out,...........Because of the short run, we are currently NOT able to custom order 2019 W166's. As of now, whatever they send to the dealerships is what will be available. They received word of this today. Our lease is up at end of Oct so waiting for the W167 is not an option. This throws a major monkey wrench into the works. We don't want to pay for options that we don't want and want to be able to get the option combination that we love. Benz is really screwing **** up. Hopefully this changes and maybe they will allow a few custom orders.
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Went to my dealer to order 2019 W166. He tried to get into the 2019 W166 ordering system and it was not opening. Went to his managers comp and it turns out,...........Because of the short run, we are currently NOT able to custom order 2019 W166's. As of now, whatever they send to the dealerships is what will be available. They received word of this today. Our lease is up at end of Oct so waiting for the W167 is not an option. This throws a major monkey wrench into the works. We don't want to pay for options that we don't want and want to be able to get the option combination that we love. Benz is really screwing **** up. Hopefully this changes and maybe they will allow a few custom orders.
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The option to extend the lease was discussed but there maybe an issue with mile overage, our prepaid maintenance and us missing the Winter Event deal.
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That’s bad luck but the dealer should be able to come up with something to save a customer. It may be likely that the 20’s are coming sooner than thought!
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Also was told dealerships may extend leases by a month by month basis to help out those who's leases are ending and are getting hosed on the 2019 W166 short runs.....but nothing yet in writing.
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New 2019 X5 (G05)
This is a video look at the new X5, though not in English. Nice interior. I like the split tailgate. I don't think much is new with the drivetrain, though. And of course it will have runflats.
More info here: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1503179
More info here: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1503179
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I really like the X5 but have it last on my tentative buy list. On the X5 there is no Android Auto and you pay extra for Car Play. They have added some neat new features but still have a dated Infotainment package. Their tech is years behind Audi in several key facets and soon to be behind Mercedes. The RunFlats can be replaced but that’s not cheap! The current X5 handles well but so so Performance unless you get the M. The ride is choppy, IMO.
I wouldn’t be looking past Audi if the Q8 sat taller and was priced right but I might be guessing wrong on those points. I’m on vacation driving my wife’s SQ5 and can’t get over the total package: Performance, Handling, Comfort and Tech with the Virtual Cockpit. 300+ miles and 3/8 tank of gas with 31+ mpg with 354 HP tuned to 400+. I don’t care for Having to duck my head to enter or I might have 2.
I’m getting really picky but at $65-$85M it’s not a cheap mistake if you aren’t happy.
I wouldn’t be looking past Audi if the Q8 sat taller and was priced right but I might be guessing wrong on those points. I’m on vacation driving my wife’s SQ5 and can’t get over the total package: Performance, Handling, Comfort and Tech with the Virtual Cockpit. 300+ miles and 3/8 tank of gas with 31+ mpg with 354 HP tuned to 400+. I don’t care for Having to duck my head to enter or I might have 2.
I’m getting really picky but at $65-$85M it’s not a cheap mistake if you aren’t happy.
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"2019 Mercedes GLE-Class SUV Stalked For 9 Minutes At The Ring"
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