2020 V167 GLE
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They so tried to get me to buy one, which I told them from the get go wasn't happening today. I know I could have likely gotten one with every single available option for close to $40K, making this thing a great value. But it's not a Mercedes and I'll be waiting just as anxiously as I have been for news about the new GLE.
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I found this today. It's not much but there are a few interesting comments, like this statement: Mercedes says the GLE’s cabin is going to feature “ambient lighting like never before.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/2019-merc...103933582.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/2019-merc...103933582.html
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My MB Salesguy was hoping he sent me the new build guide for the new GLE. All it is is an updated 2019 GLE guide (updated June 25th) and now they've updated the engine to be the 400 as opposed to the 350 and the base price of the GLE400 is $55,000. I hope this isn't a hint of the base for the W167 as once you start adding options, it's going to get real pricey. The file is too large for me to upload here. Does anyone have a way for me to shrink the size to something I can upload here?
I saved it as a Zip File and it is now included
I saved it as a Zip File and it is now included
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2019 GLE Ordering Guide
My MB Salesguy was hoping he sent me the new build guide for the new GLE. All it is is an updated 2019 GLE guide (updated June 25th) and now they've updated the engine to be the 400 as opposed to the 350 and the base price of the GLE400 is $55,000. I hope this isn't a hint of the base for the W167 as once you start adding options, it's going to get real pricey. The file is too large for me to upload here. Does anyone have a way for me to shrink the size to something I can upload here?
I saved it as a Zip File and it is now included
I saved it as a Zip File and it is now included
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No Greg. The link I posted is an updated build guide published on 6/25/18. The one posted on 4/3 still shows the GLE 350. For MY 2019, the GLE 350 no longer exists and has been replaced by the GLE 400, which the link I posted shows.
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2019 W166 GLE
The fact that it went from 3.5L NA to 3.0L turbo is a fairly significant - had not picked up on that before. A 1-year combo. The torque bump is especially nice. Not enough to make me not want to wait for the 167.
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It is a fairly significant upgrade. I'm just so totally confused at the moment and don't know what I want to do.
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"Prices have also increased, with the xDrive40i model starting at $61,695."
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019...-starts-61695/
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Whoa! the GLE a better value than the X5! For the all new 2019 X5:
"Prices have also increased, with the xDrive40i model starting at $61,695."
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019...-starts-61695/
"Prices have also increased, with the xDrive40i model starting at $61,695."
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019...-starts-61695/
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I thought I'd start a new thread as this gets closer. With prototypes testing on public roads since late last year, I would guess the new model should be on track for Summer '18 release with deliveries starting this Fall. The US Dealer Ordering Guide for the W166 was released on June 11, 2011. I'm hoping this one follows the same schedule as I'm dying to replace my '12, but there may be a possibility it's not out until early '19. I'm looking forward to the new turbo straight-six with mild hybrid and 48v electrical system, which will appear in the CLS first. And the -53 AMG series should be kickass!
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Just got the word from my sales rep -- the 2019 GLE350 is being replaced by the GLE400, with the 329-hp turbo 3.0 L V6 and 9-speed automatic. I had decided to get a GLE350 this fall, as my current least ends in Jan, but this is exciting news -- the turbo V6 and 9-speed for just $1000 more than the 2018 GLE350.
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If you look above a few posts, I posted the 2019 GLE Dealer Build Guide (updated on 6/25/18) showing the GLE 400. Remember this will be a short lived model as the new GLE will be announced in the next few months and will replace the current GLE around the first of the year.
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So today's adventure was to drive this: Jaguar F Pace 30T
All I can say is, it's simply fantastic. It's beautiful inside and out and that 3 Liter Turbo with about 300 Horses pushes that thing like crazy. Inside, you're enveloped in a very luxurious cabin. The seats are sublimely comfortable and the electronic dash, and infotainment screen quite nice. The only thing the Jaguar is oddly missing is Apple Car Play/Android Auto, which is high on my list of priorities. But this thing really nicely optioned, comes in at about $65,000 and I think it's a bargain. Jaguar's come with 5 Year 60,000 Mile Warranty standard. And.........NO RUN FLATS! Oh I forgot to mention all scheduled service is included for 5 years 60,000 miles too.
It's going to stay on the list of contenders till I can learn about the new GLE options and pricing.
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GLE Dashboard Partially Revealed In Spy Video: https://motor1.com/news/251551/2019-...dashboard-spy/
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Any thoughts/info on the coupe? Should it be available at the same time or a year or so later? Talking about the W167 equivalent so...C293?
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So now I'm SO confused. I spoke with the sales manager at my MB Dealer this morning. He's saying he honestly doesn't expect to see the new GLE until late in 2019 at this point. He says the GLS is going to appear before the GLE and the GLS will be out in 2nd or 3rd quarter 2019. I don't feel like waiting until late 2019. So, I'm just completely confused as to what to do........
He also said MB has 2019's sitting at the port waiting to be released and won't be released until it's determined how the Trump Tariff's will affect pricing. Even though the cars are made in America, he says they'll still be subject to the Tariffs. Harumph to the max.
He also said MB has 2019's sitting at the port waiting to be released and won't be released until it's determined how the Trump Tariff's will affect pricing. Even though the cars are made in America, he says they'll still be subject to the Tariffs. Harumph to the max.
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