New GLK Pics
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BMW 325iX Sport Wagon, Range Rover
I did not realize that Canadian's had such a mean streak. You just keep posting those 10 spoke, five point wheels that your south of the border bros must pay a small fortune for. Keep it up. Soon this will be Canadian only forum.
Deposit and order accepted by MB went in today for
Steel Gray, Almond/Black MB Tex, Burl Wood
Prem 1, Parktronic, Lighting Pak, Multi Media Pack,
Appearance Pak, IPod/MP3 Media I/F, Hitch
Heated front seats.
Wood is backed up so build will be last ten days of April, with late May, early June delivery. That is the bad news.
Thanks to everyone for the good advice and experienced responses. Oh, I got $1,500 off MSRP. Not bad for SoCal.
Deposit and order accepted by MB went in today for
Steel Gray, Almond/Black MB Tex, Burl Wood
Prem 1, Parktronic, Lighting Pak, Multi Media Pack,
Appearance Pak, IPod/MP3 Media I/F, Hitch
Heated front seats.
Wood is backed up so build will be last ten days of April, with late May, early June delivery. That is the bad news.
Thanks to everyone for the good advice and experienced responses. Oh, I got $1,500 off MSRP. Not bad for SoCal.
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2015 E250 BT 4M
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2012 C250 coupe
No folding mirrors. As I know so far, all these early builds have no 2WD, leather, wood trim, folding mirrors or stock wheels.
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GLK350
Yes it does have the folding mirrors (but no shiny roof rails). The button in the middle is folding mirror button. You can set your mirrrors to fold automatically when the doors lock. Very cool.
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Thanks for the feast for the hungry eyes, glkowner 
Very nice.
Couple questions - is the stainless steel rear bumper plate standard or optional? Is the headrest adjustment manual or power? What is the screen size of the display?
Very nice.Couple questions - is the stainless steel rear bumper plate standard or optional? Is the headrest adjustment manual or power? What is the screen size of the display?
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Deposit and order accepted by MB went in today for
Steel Gray, Almond/Black MB Tex, Burl Wood
Prem 1, Parktronic, Lighting Pak, Multi Media Pack,
Appearance Pak, IPod/MP3 Media I/F, Hitch
Heated front seats.
Wood is backed up so build will be last ten days of April, with late May, early June delivery. That is the bad news.
Thanks to everyone for the good advice and experienced responses. Oh, I got $1,500 off MSRP. Not bad for SoCal.
Steel Gray, Almond/Black MB Tex, Burl Wood
Prem 1, Parktronic, Lighting Pak, Multi Media Pack,
Appearance Pak, IPod/MP3 Media I/F, Hitch
Heated front seats.
Wood is backed up so build will be last ten days of April, with late May, early June delivery. That is the bad news.
Thanks to everyone for the good advice and experienced responses. Oh, I got $1,500 off MSRP. Not bad for SoCal.
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2015 E250 BT 4M
Power headrest with Premium package in addition to 4 way power lumbar adjustment.
7" screen with NAV system
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GLK 350 4matic
I am thinking of putting the order in the next couple of days. any one here knows how much different the Harman logic 7 system will make? Also whats the difference between the metallic black and solid black, could you see the diff on the street?
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GLK 350
Here is the article:
World premiere at Mercedes-Benz
Innovative nano-particle clearcoat offers significantly greater scratch resistance and improved gloss
Toronto, ON – After four years of development work, an innovative new clear lacquer was set to go into series production at Mercedes-Benz at the end of 2003. Ground-breaking nano-technology ensures that the new product is substantially more scratch-resistant than conventional paint. The E, S, CL, SL and SLK-Class model series are the first cars in the world to be available with this new paint system, whilst customers of other Mercedes models can look forward to the increased scratch resistance of nano-paintwork from spring 2004. This new technology represents the Stuttgart-based car maker’s latest significant contribution towards considerably enhancing the already exemplary long-term quality and value retention of its passenger cars.
The newly developed clear lacquer, which contains microscopically small ceramic particles, hardens in the paintshop oven, forming an extensively cross-linked network. The paint is thus more effectively protected against scratches caused by mechanical car-washes, for example. The nano-particles provide a three-fold improvement in the scratch resistance of the paintwork and ensure visibly enhanced gloss over an extended period of time. Following extreme tests in a laboratory car-wash, Mercedes engineers noted an around 40-percent improvement in paint gloss compared to conventional clear lacquers.
Mercedes-Benz carried out extensive testing on the nano-particle clearcoat both in the laboratory and under everyday conditions. Even after several years of use, the more than 150 test cars involved in the long-term testing programme displayed significantly greater scratch resistance and enhanced paint gloss compared to vehicles with conventional paintwork. Added to which, the newly developed paint system also meets the stringent Mercedes standards in terms of the protection it offers from chemicals in the environment.
New nano-particle clearcoat will be introduced as standard for both metallic and non-metallic paint finishes.
The newly developed clear lacquer, which contains microscopically small ceramic particles, hardens in the paintshop oven, forming an extensively cross-linked network. The paint is thus more effectively protected against scratches caused by mechanical car-washes, for example. The nano-particles provide a three-fold improvement in the scratch resistance of the paintwork and ensure visibly enhanced gloss over an extended period of time. Following extreme tests in a laboratory car-wash, Mercedes engineers noted an around 40-percent improvement in paint gloss compared to conventional clear lacquers.
Mercedes-Benz carried out extensive testing on the nano-particle clearcoat both in the laboratory and under everyday conditions. Even after several years of use, the more than 150 test cars involved in the long-term testing programme displayed significantly greater scratch resistance and enhanced paint gloss compared to vehicles with conventional paintwork. Added to which, the newly developed paint system also meets the stringent Mercedes standards in terms of the protection it offers from chemicals in the environment.
New nano-particle clearcoat will be introduced as standard for both metallic and non-metallic paint finishes.
Microscopically small ceramic particles provide a layer of protection
Remarkable advances in the area of nano-technology have allowed tiny ceramic particles – each less than a millionth of a millimetre in size – to be integrated into the molecular structure of the binding agent. These particles float around freely at first in the liquid clearcoat, before cross-linking as the drying process takes effect. The particles link in with one another in such a way as to create an extremely dense and smoothly structured network at the paint surface. This provides a protective layer and ensures that the new nano-particle clearcoat is considerably more scratch-resistant than conventional paintwork.
The effectiveness of the new technology was borne out by the results of an extreme test conducted in a laboratory car-wash according to DIN standards. The water used in the test contains a precisely measured concentration of fine particles and is spread over the paintwork by the rotating washing brushes, leaving behind scratches. After ten wash cycles in the laboratory car-wash – reproducing the degenerative effect of some 50 to 100 regular car washes – the nano-painted sheet metal emerged with around 40-percent greater gloss than samples with conventional clear lacquer.
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2008 MB C300; 2007 Acura RDX
check these pics http://www.autoblog.nl/image-gallery...ban-whip_1.jpg
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528i, GLK
"New nano-particle clearcoat will be introduced as standard for both metallic and non-metallic paint finishes."
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From: Mississauga, ON
GLK 350
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FX50
Harman Logic 7 system
Does anyone know how the Harman system compares to Bose? I'm considering trading in my Infiniti FX for the GLK...and I love the the Bose system.
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528i, GLK
surprisingly, the HK on the GLK is pretty well layed out. I've never heard the FX but I have heard the M, its comparable. Take your favorite CD or ipod when you visit the dealer
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
GLK 350 / Acura Integra GSR (2001) Crackenstein Engine
Im am still waiting for delivery of my GLK. They told me the end of March for delivery. I was wondering if anyone that received their GLK got the winshield protection package?? As you know in Canada on the west coast they still use rocks on the roads here and I was wondering if I should take that package.
How do you guys like the slope of the winshield?? I had a jeep when I was in highschool and that winshield got rock chips like crazy so I was wondering if the GLK winshields would do the same?
By the way nice pics of your rides!!
How do you guys like the slope of the winshield?? I had a jeep when I was in highschool and that winshield got rock chips like crazy so I was wondering if the GLK winshields would do the same?
By the way nice pics of your rides!!
Last edited by SSFinest; Mar 10, 2009 at 11:13 PM.
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‘24 BMW iX M60
Im am still waiting for delivery of my GLK. They told me the end of March for delivery. I was wondering if anyone that received their GLK got the winshield protection package?? As you know in Canada on the west coast they still use rocks on the roads here and I was wondering if I should take that package.
How do you guys like the slope of the winshield?? I had a jeep when I was in highschool and that winshield got rock chips like crazy so I was wondering if the GLK winshields would do the same?
By the way nice pics of your rides!!
How do you guys like the slope of the winshield?? I had a jeep when I was in highschool and that winshield got rock chips like crazy so I was wondering if the GLK winshields would do the same?
By the way nice pics of your rides!!
Remember to negotiate the price; lots of dealer profit there.
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2020 CLA 250 4Matic Black
Acutally it says so in the manual and on the website, I dont recall seeing one under the driver seat, will have to check that out. The Emergency Kit is in the trunk along with Spare tire setup that require you to use the air compressor that they provide, I think I will just call MB Roadside assistance for that :-)
