2020 V167 GLE
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My order is in!
Allocation called for Feb build.
A couple of things I am still unsure of at this point that I need to research more before things get locked in are the interior trim and the wheels. On the former I went with the high gloss grey linden and on the latter the 20" AMG wheels.
I ordered a triple black 450 (black paint, black leather, and black headliner). I thought the linden would be more of a darker anthracite color, but looking at the DOG on my pc it appears to be a lighter brown instead? - I had a color printout of the DOG with me but the color accuracy was way off. Can someone post a decent pic of this interior choice and what would make a better choice? I assume the grey oak or the Aluminum.
Of note for those here hoping to escape the faux exhaust, there is reason to believe that the AMG Exterior Line Pkg includes functional rear exhaust pipes. My order sheet details the components as such:
A couple of things I am still unsure of at this point that I need to research more before things get locked in are the interior trim and the wheels. On the former I went with the high gloss grey linden and on the latter the 20" AMG wheels.
I ordered a triple black 450 (black paint, black leather, and black headliner). I thought the linden would be more of a darker anthracite color, but looking at the DOG on my pc it appears to be a lighter brown instead? - I had a color printout of the DOG with me but the color accuracy was way off. Can someone post a decent pic of this interior choice and what would make a better choice? I assume the grey oak or the Aluminum.
Of note for those here hoping to escape the faux exhaust, there is reason to believe that the AMG Exterior Line Pkg includes functional rear exhaust pipes. My order sheet details the components as such:
- Dual Exhaust Pipes
- AMG Line Exterior
- Sport Exhaust System
- Sport Styling
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Interior trim options
A couple of things I am still unsure of at this point that I need to research more before things get locked in are the interior trim and the wheels. On the former I went with the high gloss grey linden and on the latter the 20" AMG wheels.
I ordered a triple black 450 (black paint, black leather, and black headliner). I thought the linden would be more of a darker anthracite color, but looking at the DOG on my pc it appears to be a lighter brown instead? - I had a color printout of the DOG with me but the color accuracy was way off. Can someone post a decent pic of this interior choice and what would make a better choice? I assume the grey oak or the Aluminum.
I ordered a triple black 450 (black paint, black leather, and black headliner). I thought the linden would be more of a darker anthracite color, but looking at the DOG on my pc it appears to be a lighter brown instead? - I had a color printout of the DOG with me but the color accuracy was way off. Can someone post a decent pic of this interior choice and what would make a better choice? I assume the grey oak or the Aluminum.
High-gloss grey linden
The German site lists a designo Wood Ash Sealed Black Open Grain, but the US site has designo Natural Grain Brown Ash which looks black in the DOG. Here is from the German site:
designo Wood Ash Sealed Black Open Grain
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I don’t know Mercedes but on some brands the order locks early and can’t be changed. You would know best but I had it happen on one over 3 months before the scheduled production date.
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The dealer told me that the color code for Grey Linden (H18) is new for Mercedes? I've found tons of pics for Brown Linden trimmed interiors online but not the Grey Linden.
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Grey & brown descriptions & images are confusing. Here is what High-gloss grey linden looks like on the German site:
High-gloss grey linden
The German site lists a designo Wood Ash Sealed Black Open Grain, but the US site has designo Natural Grain Brown Ash which looks black in the DOG. Here is from the German site:
designo Wood Ash Sealed Black Open Grain
High-gloss grey linden
The German site lists a designo Wood Ash Sealed Black Open Grain, but the US site has designo Natural Grain Brown Ash which looks black in the DOG. Here is from the German site:
designo Wood Ash Sealed Black Open Grain
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Did he have an estimate for pricing? I thought maybe around December 1st there would be a new DOG. It seems likely that Germany, (maybe all of Europe) will get them a little earlier than the US. By late February they are closing on 5 months of production.
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After decades of owning silver cars, my 2018 GLE 43 is selenite grey with the night package, and I like the look much better, though with the panorama roof it's a heat sink in SW Florida. Not a problem in Oregon, I imagine.
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Pano Roof second thoughts
I ordered the triple black 450 with the panoramic roof, but now having second thoughts. I've always had standard sized moon roofs / sun roofs and would never consider ordering a car without one. However, we've never owned a car with a panoramic roof.
Now I'm reading about some of the downsides of the pano roof: unwanted heat transmission, creaks, squeaks, road noise transmission, glare due to the fabric cover not being thick enough.
Am I crazy for considering removing the option on what I hope to be a long term vehicle 5-8 years (I'm not leasing)? Is there a standard sized moon roof as a standard if you go sans pano or is it all or nothing?
Edit: The DOG does show under standard equipment on page 10: "Power tilt / sliding sunroof"
Now I'm reading about some of the downsides of the pano roof: unwanted heat transmission, creaks, squeaks, road noise transmission, glare due to the fabric cover not being thick enough.
Am I crazy for considering removing the option on what I hope to be a long term vehicle 5-8 years (I'm not leasing)? Is there a standard sized moon roof as a standard if you go sans pano or is it all or nothing?
Edit: The DOG does show under standard equipment on page 10: "Power tilt / sliding sunroof"
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I ordered the triple black 450 with the panoramic roof, but now having second thoughts. I've always had standard sized moon roofs / sun roofs and would never consider ordering a car without one. However, we've never owned a car with a panoramic roof.
Now I'm reading about some of the downsides of the pano roof: unwanted heat transmission, creaks, squeaks, road noise transmission, glare due to the fabric cover not being thick enough.
Am I crazy for considering removing the option on what I hope to be a long term vehicle 5-8 years (I'm not leasing)? Is there a standard sized moon roof as a standard if you go sans pano or is it all or nothing?
Now I'm reading about some of the downsides of the pano roof: unwanted heat transmission, creaks, squeaks, road noise transmission, glare due to the fabric cover not being thick enough.
Am I crazy for considering removing the option on what I hope to be a long term vehicle 5-8 years (I'm not leasing)? Is there a standard sized moon roof as a standard if you go sans pano or is it all or nothing?
On the other hand, panoramic roof dose make the car inside feels more open. some nice weather day open up and enjoy. But i am in FL, i wont get Panoramic roof again.
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Edit: 2018 Audi with OEM acoustic tinted glass.
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I ordered the triple black 450 with the panoramic roof, but now having second thoughts. I've always had standard sized moon roofs / sun roofs and would never consider ordering a car without one. However, we've never owned a car with a panoramic roof.
Now I'm reading about some of the downsides of the pano roof: unwanted heat transmission, creaks, squeaks, road noise transmission, glare due to the fabric cover not being thick enough.
Am I crazy for considering removing the option on what I hope to be a long term vehicle 5-8 years (I'm not leasing)? Is there a standard sized moon roof as a standard if you go sans pano or is it all or nothing?
Edit: The DOG does show under standard equipment on page 10: "Power tilt / sliding sunroof"
Now I'm reading about some of the downsides of the pano roof: unwanted heat transmission, creaks, squeaks, road noise transmission, glare due to the fabric cover not being thick enough.
Am I crazy for considering removing the option on what I hope to be a long term vehicle 5-8 years (I'm not leasing)? Is there a standard sized moon roof as a standard if you go sans pano or is it all or nothing?
Edit: The DOG does show under standard equipment on page 10: "Power tilt / sliding sunroof"
The Pano on a Mercedes will be of a higher quality and shouldn’t have issues.
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Panoramic sunroof
I ordered the triple black 450 with the panoramic roof, but now having second thoughts. I've always had standard sized moon roofs / sun roofs and would never consider ordering a car without one. However, we've never owned a car with a panoramic roof.
Now I'm reading about some of the downsides of the pano roof: unwanted heat transmission, creaks, squeaks, road noise transmission, glare due to the fabric cover not being thick enough.
Am I crazy for considering removing the option on what I hope to be a long term vehicle 5-8 years (I'm not leasing)? Is there a standard sized moon roof as a standard if you go sans pano or is it all or nothing?
Edit: The DOG does show under standard equipment on page 10: "Power tilt / sliding sunroof"
Now I'm reading about some of the downsides of the pano roof: unwanted heat transmission, creaks, squeaks, road noise transmission, glare due to the fabric cover not being thick enough.
Am I crazy for considering removing the option on what I hope to be a long term vehicle 5-8 years (I'm not leasing)? Is there a standard sized moon roof as a standard if you go sans pano or is it all or nothing?
Edit: The DOG does show under standard equipment on page 10: "Power tilt / sliding sunroof"
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I don’t remember but it was one of the top rated-LLumar, FormulaOne or Solar Gard. I researched installers and picked a local firm with a long track record, great price & good reviews. There was a lifetime guarantee with no deductible or pro rated replacement.
Tint World is one of the larger National firms but our local shop left me uneasy after getting a bid for several hundred more. He reminded me of a pushy used car salesman....not the honest ones. Best this, best that, etc.
Tint World is one of the larger National firms but our local shop left me uneasy after getting a bid for several hundred more. He reminded me of a pushy used car salesman....not the honest ones. Best this, best that, etc.
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Interior trim H35
Interior trim H35 is called “designo® natural grain brown ash," but it looks black in the DOG. The German Configurator has “designo® wood ash sealed black open-pore” that looks identical. Looking closely at the high-res photos on that site I think it is actually a very dark brown that is almost black. I think they are the same. Cost in Germany (less VAT) is 700 euros. I like it a lot; very sophisticated.
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I had avoided them in years past because I didn’t see a benefit and there were issues. Now that I’ve had a few I prefer it. To me the Pano is overkill but that seems to be the only option in many cases. We seldom open ours because of the noise but sometimes cruise around town windows down and Pano open. If Living in a hot sunny area might change my mind like Shrimpking just said.
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I had the standard moon roof in my ML350. I could press one button and the glass would tilt up and the shade would slide back a couple of inches simultaneously. It kept the car somewhat ventilated while parked in the sun. I believe the panoramic shade must be opened all the way before the forward glass can be tilted.