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Old 02-22-2023, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyF61
Complained about hard downshifts a few months ago. No updates applied, tech performed "Adtaptions" of trans module, and it has been fine since.
Does 'adaptations' mean that he reset it so it could learn again? I reset mine months ago from whatever YouTube video I found and it shifts a whole lot better. There are still some downshifts that may seem minorly harsh but it is night and day from what it was initially.
Old 02-23-2023, 07:13 AM
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You can order a spare for the X5. Most dealers don't, but if you custom order you can get one from the factory and ditch the run flats when you need new tires.
I read very few make 21 NRF tires. So if you switch, you may not have similar quality tires which could be worse than stock RF.
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Originally Posted by MBguy013
Does 'adaptations' mean that he reset it so it could learn again? I reset mine months ago from whatever YouTube video I found and it shifts a whole lot better. There are still some downshifts that may seem minorly harsh but it is night and day from what it was initially.
I'm not sure. I will be asking about it next time I bring in for service.
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Originally Posted by BlueYonder
I think the GLE 450 would probably be more comfortable with more room in the back seats than the X5. If the air suspension is actually available on the 2024 models, I would probably lean to the GLE 450.
The backseat of the current GLE is fixed and does not recline. My wife doesn't like it for long trips when sitting in back with the kid.
Old 02-23-2023, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wildta
The backseat of the current GLE is fixed and does not recline. My wife doesn't like it for long trips when sitting in back with the kid.
same as in two row X5. But gle is much more spacious. X5’s 2nd row with 3rd row option will recline. I think same with gle.

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Old 02-24-2023, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mb2be
same as in two row X5. But gle is much more spacious. X5’s 2nd row with 3rd row option will recline. I think same with gle.
The third row in the GLE comes with the electric adjustable second row (so people can get in and out of the 3rd row with ease) but the second row still doesn't recline further back than the fixed second row, at least when I compared the two, they felt like they were the same angle.
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I personally HATE the steel GLE 450 suspension. Here in the land of 75 and 85 MPH speed limits (means everyone else is going at least 10 over) the car bottoms out on the freeway. I mean ON the bump stops at those speeds in certain areas. Although the road is "smooth", it can be undulating in places causing this to happen. Quite unnerving the first time it occurred. Luckily in this area these conditions are only in the straights vs. curves. Whats worse is I can not find an aftermarket suspension kit for this car. Wife loves the car for the most part. I would too if it where not for being under sprung and dampened IMO.

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