Originally Posted by Pachole
(Post 7693054)
Well here the fake engine sound trough speakers is an option, can’t select it with the Burmester 3D. MB USA should just exclude the fake unnecessary engine sound in the AMG Exterior pkg. I agree the GLE is not a Sports Car. I doubt very many of us would select it as an option if we had the choice. Sweden has it right, IMO. Sorry Joe we are getting a little off from posting our build. |
Originally Posted by Ron.s
(Post 7693062)
I agree the GLE is not a Sports Car. I doubt very many of us would select it as an option if we had the choice. Sweden has it right, IMO. Sorry Joe we are getting a little off from posting our build.��
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% of MSRP
What % are you guys getting off MSRP for 450 that are being ordered. My dealer stated they would take off 2.5%
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Originally Posted by ranchman
(Post 7693073)
What % are you guys getting off MSRP for 450 that are being ordered. My dealer stated they would take off 2.5%
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Originally Posted by JoeMa
(Post 7693089)
Is this your first purchase from the dealership? |
Originally Posted by ranchman
(Post 7693073)
What % are you guys getting off MSRP for 450 that are being ordered. My dealer stated they would take off 2.5%
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Originally Posted by ranchman
(Post 7693116)
yes personally it is I am Audi customer from dealership just down the road. However I am very good friends with a guy that gets them lots of business |
UPDATED BUILD SHEET
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I previously attached my build sheet but once the MB website was available I contacted my dealer and made some changes. Here is the new build and don't worry, no more changes :)
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Originally Posted by Chef Ray
(Post 7696765)
I previously attached my build sheet but once the MB website was available I contacted my dealer and made some changes. Here is the new build and don't worry, no more changes :)
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Originally Posted by JoeMa
(Post 7696788)
Until your order is locked you can make all the changes you want and feel free to post your updated build sheet. BTW, a good friend only buys black-on-black vehicles so he would no doubt love your selection. What is your est. production date?
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This is a screen shot of NetStar showing the status of my build. I highlighted the areas of interest and erased personal info:
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order guide
Has the DOG been updated since the February update?
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Originally Posted by JoeMa
(Post 7692779)
I have driven both now and I can say the 350 V4 engine is very competent. The inline 6 is quieter and gets the GLE moving quite well when you gun it to merge onto a busy highway. Either engine will serve you well but personally the I6 is the sweet-spot for this car IMO.
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Originally Posted by audi40
(Post 7699105)
We drove a 350 today and were not impressed at all - power and handling were lackluster compared to our 350 BT. Even the interior was not as impressive as we'd expected.Walked over to the neighboring BMW dealership and test drove an X5 - I was sold immediately, but my wife still wants to drive the 450 and see if it changes her impression of the vehicle overall. Certainly wasn't the test drive experience we were expecting...
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Originally Posted by audi40
(Post 7699105)
We drove a 350 today and were not impressed at all - power and handling were lackluster compared to our 350 BT. Even the interior was not as impressive as we'd expected.Walked over to the neighboring BMW dealership and test drove an X5 - I was sold immediately, but my wife still wants to drive the 450 and see if it changes her impression of the vehicle overall. Certainly wasn't the test drive experience we were expecting...
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Originally Posted by ranchman
(Post 7698695)
Has the DOG been updated since the February update?
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Originally Posted by JoeMa
(Post 7699249)
I actually had a similar experience after test driving an absolute stripper GLE 350. It didn't impress my wife much but the drive and the MBUX was impressive. Anyway, a week later my wife and I went to the local BMW dealer to test drive the new X5. They had a fairly loaded X5 in Carbon Black with a Coffee leather interior that was beautiful but it cost $33,000 more than the GLE 350 so I was expecting to see a lot more as well. The salesman was very patient while I ask numerous questions mainly about the new iDrive 7 tech. Then off we went. I liked how it drove and thought the ride was comfortable. Then I tried to activate and set the cruise but it wouldn't work. The salesman tried to set it, still no go. So I just ignored that part and keep on driving. Earlier before we left for the test drive he demonstrated several gestures that control the radio. They seemed to work well in the parking lot but during the drive they stopped working and he couldn't explain why or get them to work again. When we got home I was excited about maybe buying our first BMW but my wife calmed me down and suggested I research the glitches. Wow, I found pages of complaints about the new iDrive software being buggy in the new X5. And as Ron pointed out, one owner just sold his new X5 and bought a GLE. So Ron is giving you some valid advice, PM him as to why he made that decision before jumping into the X5. It appears to me that BMW rushed it to market without properly testing and debugging the software. I'm sure you wouldn't want to buy such an expensive SUV and have annoying issues right off the bat. As for the GLE, you should both seek out and test drive a well equipped GLE 450 before you make your final decision. I found a fairly well equipped 450 at another dealership and it made all the difference. In the end its your hard earned money and whatever makes you happy is the way to go. Just hope these comments give you some help in making that decision.
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Originally Posted by audi40
(Post 7699283)
Thank you and Ron for the heads up regarding the X5 issues - I will certainly research some more before making our decision. I remember when my wife and I first sat in the ML350 at an auto show - without even first driving it, we both immediately felt an attraction to it, which we did not feel today with the GLE. We were really looking forward to seeing/driving the GLE, but sadly it did not live up to our expectations (perhaps because it was a “stripper” and neither the exterior or exterior colors were what we would’ve selected, but I still can’t get over the lackluster driving experience). Anyway, hopefully we can find a 450 to drive soon, but we’re going back for another look at the X5 on Sat. and my wife is reconsidering the Q8 which we’d driven back in Nov. It’s good to have choices...
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Originally Posted by Ron.s
(Post 7699289)
The Q8 was my second choice. If there was an SQ 8 it would have been a harder decision. Like you said there are good choices!
Are you OK with run Flats? |
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...3275c314bf.jpg
Just ordered...expected delivery in early June. |
My build
Mine just finished production today. Hope to have here on the West Coast in about 3 weeks.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...d0f61a389b.jpg |
Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 7704808)
Mine just finished production today. Hope to have here on the West Coast in about 3 weeks.
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 7704808)
Mine just finished production today. Hope to have here on the West Coast in about 3 weeks.
Is that in Oregon or some other state? |
US distribution
Originally Posted by JoeMa
(Post 7704816)
VPC: Long Beach
Is that in Oregon or some other state? |
Very nice build, Greg. I'm anxiously awaiting your comments, especially on real world, real owner/user E-ABC experiences, as mine will be about a month behind yours.
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