MY17 GLS Dealer Ordering Guide
12-05-2015, 10:05 AM
#26
Do you guys know what the off road package gets you? Dynamic select is standard. So off road gets you the under carriage protection plus a different differential I'm guessing? UK web site says it gives you under body protection only
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12-05-2015, 03:41 PM
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12-06-2015, 03:14 PM
#28
In the UK for example they sell 350 gas and diesel and the 63. No 450, no 550. Not enough takers for those. So offering the look of the 550 on the 350 won't cannibalize sales of the 450 and 550 there, as it might in the US.
The last thing they want to do here is give the 550 and 63 buyers a reason to reconsider their purchase and opt instead for a 350. Nowhere are buyers more willing to pay a premium for exclusivity than in the US and they want to preserve that.
I'd like to see it too. Number one reason I want a 550 not a 350/450 is the appearance, not necessarily the engine and gear.
The last thing they want to do here is give the 550 and 63 buyers a reason to reconsider their purchase and opt instead for a 350. Nowhere are buyers more willing to pay a premium for exclusivity than in the US and they want to preserve that.
I'd like to see it too. Number one reason I want a 550 not a 350/450 is the appearance, not necessarily the engine and gear.
12-06-2015, 04:03 PM
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In the UK for example they sell 350 gas and diesel and the 63. No 450, no 550. Not enough takers for those. So offering the look of the 550 on the 350 won't cannibalize sales of the 450 and 550 there, as it might in the US.
The last thing they want to do here is give the 550 and 63 buyers a reason to reconsider their purchase and opt instead for a 350. Nowhere are buyers more willing to pay a premium for exclusivity than in the US and they want to preserve that.
I'd like to see it too. Number one reason I want a 550 not a 350/450 is the appearance, not necessarily the engine and gear.
The last thing they want to do here is give the 550 and 63 buyers a reason to reconsider their purchase and opt instead for a 350. Nowhere are buyers more willing to pay a premium for exclusivity than in the US and they want to preserve that.
I'd like to see it too. Number one reason I want a 550 not a 350/450 is the appearance, not necessarily the engine and gear.
12-06-2015, 06:01 PM
#31
Count Laszlo and I share the same sentiments of not liking the new GLS design cues. To me, it was the same feeling when I saw the previous generation C class when I had the 2 generations ago C class and thought it was ugly, but I still do today thinking the previous generation C class looks like crap.
To me, I like the sharper corner edges that 550 and above AMG kit offers. The roundedness of the GLS makes it look weaker and should appeal a bit more better to woman in general sense imho.
However, seeing the damn ordering guide and the updated interior and mechanical offers, my desire of WANTING the GLS has been elevated as the packaged stuff like steering assist, off road package, and so forth adds more value to the vehicle. It isn't something I NEED, but WANT.
Given said that, I saw nothing about the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM as an option, what happened to that? if it is now a standard, I might just have to overlook the rounded edges and opt for the new GLS in the near future.
To me, I like the sharper corner edges that 550 and above AMG kit offers. The roundedness of the GLS makes it look weaker and should appeal a bit more better to woman in general sense imho.
However, seeing the damn ordering guide and the updated interior and mechanical offers, my desire of WANTING the GLS has been elevated as the packaged stuff like steering assist, off road package, and so forth adds more value to the vehicle. It isn't something I NEED, but WANT.
Given said that, I saw nothing about the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM as an option, what happened to that? if it is now a standard, I might just have to overlook the rounded edges and opt for the new GLS in the near future.
12-06-2015, 06:05 PM
#32
I take the back, I see the option now, but it says, ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM GLS550, not standard, or what not just GLS550 on the side. Very weird and very ambiguous on the meaning. It is on Page 31
12-06-2015, 06:47 PM
#33
Y I want that too. So what do you think off road package includes exactly? Description in other markets describes underbody protection but nothing else really
12-06-2015, 08:25 PM
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Overall, a maximum ground clearance of 10.9 in is therefore possible (12.0 in with the OFFROAD package (430))
And that is my reading of it someone else can correct me if I am mistaking it.
12-09-2015, 03:03 AM
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I went in the dealer today to order 2017 GLS350 ( Canada version) the option list is not open yet on their system. I can only order premium package, intelligent drive package, Sports package (AMG styling with 21" wheel ).
Was hoping to see night package like GLE and more option but not yet so far.
Was hoping to see night package like GLE and more option but not yet so far.
12-09-2015, 02:03 PM
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I went in the dealer today to order 2017 GLS350 ( Canada version) the option list is not open yet on their system. I can only order premium package, intelligent drive package, Sports package (AMG styling with 21" wheel ).
Was hoping to see night package like GLE and more option but not yet so far.
Was hoping to see night package like GLE and more option but not yet so far.
12-09-2015, 04:25 PM
#37
put my order in. wife chose the cosmetic stuff, I chose equipment.
550
diamond white, black leather with open pore wood.
night package
pano
driver's assistance (CMS,997)
active curve
and some other odds and ends (rear side airbags, heated steering wheel, easy entry)
550
diamond white, black leather with open pore wood.
night package
pano
driver's assistance (CMS,997)
active curve
and some other odds and ends (rear side airbags, heated steering wheel, easy entry)
12-09-2015, 06:21 PM
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Diamond White for me when I place my order, you have good taste. I'm also getting Active Curve this time around. Have you ever had it in the past?
12-09-2015, 06:23 PM
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12-10-2015, 05:21 PM
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Worse case is you could order them from Europe and sell the ones that come with what you purchase in the US. Or keep the original set as winter wheels.
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12-11-2015, 08:30 PM
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I haven't seen "Heads Up Display" listed for the GLS in any other market. Where did you see it?
12-11-2015, 10:11 PM
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12-12-2015, 12:25 AM
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12-12-2015, 12:18 PM
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I wish they could bring HUD to US market. Amazingly European market gets these first even though GL was initially designed and engineered to fit the US market (and it's also exclusively made here in Alabama). Is there a lack of interest here?
