GLS 550 IS STUPID FAST
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17 E43; 21 GLS580
GLS 550 IS STUPID FAST
No magic procedure, AC on, listening to tunes, usual junk in cargo area, sport mode, simply mash and go from brake hold. No torque brake. Wow! gives my e43 a run for the money!
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2017 GLS 550 & 2016 SLK300
Did I not say this is a fun car to drive when you want to be immature. Surprises the heck out of people that such a lumbering vehicle can actually move rather quickly.
Glad that you're enjoying yours.
Glad that you're enjoying yours.
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'24 GLB250. Previously '23 GLB250 '17 GLS500 '14 C250 '13 ML500 '12 C250 '08 ML500 '07 E500 '03 A160
Wow, they're some very impressive figures!
I am loving mine as well. It hammers when you need it to, but it's also very docile when you want it to be as well. This is the exact reason why I chose it instead of a GLE63s which was way too loud & aggressive for me.
In my opinion all of that AMG madness isn't necessary unless you're a hoon, and have money to burn on tyres wearing out faster, plus higher fuel consumption and servicing costs. The non-AMG 4.7litre V8 bi-turbo is plenty, and it still sounds amazing too!
I just wish they'd bring the non-AMG V8 back to the GLE-Class as the GLS is way too big for my requirements, but I still wanted a V8 so I ended up in the GLS500. After nearly 8 months and 11,500kms I'm getting used to it now though.
Cheers guys
I am loving mine as well. It hammers when you need it to, but it's also very docile when you want it to be as well. This is the exact reason why I chose it instead of a GLE63s which was way too loud & aggressive for me.
In my opinion all of that AMG madness isn't necessary unless you're a hoon, and have money to burn on tyres wearing out faster, plus higher fuel consumption and servicing costs. The non-AMG 4.7litre V8 bi-turbo is plenty, and it still sounds amazing too!
I just wish they'd bring the non-AMG V8 back to the GLE-Class as the GLS is way too big for my requirements, but I still wanted a V8 so I ended up in the GLS500. After nearly 8 months and 11,500kms I'm getting used to it now though.
Cheers guys
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Wow, they're some very impressive figures!
I am loving mine as well. It hammers when you need it to, but it's also very docile when you want it to be as well. This is the exact reason why I chose it instead of a GLE63s which was way too loud & aggressive for me.
In my opinion all of that AMG madness isn't necessary unless you're a hoon, and have money to burn on tyres wearing out faster, plus higher fuel consumption and servicing costs. The non-AMG 4.7litre V8 bi-turbo is plenty, and it still sounds amazing too!
I just wish they'd bring the non-AMG V8 back to the GLE-Class as the GLS is way too big for my requirements, but I still wanted a V8 so I ended up in the GLS500. After nearly 8 months and 11,500kms I'm getting used to it now though.
Cheers guys
I am loving mine as well. It hammers when you need it to, but it's also very docile when you want it to be as well. This is the exact reason why I chose it instead of a GLE63s which was way too loud & aggressive for me.
In my opinion all of that AMG madness isn't necessary unless you're a hoon, and have money to burn on tyres wearing out faster, plus higher fuel consumption and servicing costs. The non-AMG 4.7litre V8 bi-turbo is plenty, and it still sounds amazing too!
I just wish they'd bring the non-AMG V8 back to the GLE-Class as the GLS is way too big for my requirements, but I still wanted a V8 so I ended up in the GLS500. After nearly 8 months and 11,500kms I'm getting used to it now though.
Cheers guys
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'24 GLB250. Previously '23 GLB250 '17 GLS500 '14 C250 '13 ML500 '12 C250 '08 ML500 '07 E500 '03 A160
It gets going like a bull but once it passes the quarter mile it loses it's steam quite quickly. 7th to 9th gear are pretty high. As you, I love puttering around in comfort mode where its ridiculosly smooth while still more than resonsive enough for everyday driving. Even in comfort it cruises unflappably at 80-100 mph. One thing I wish I did have from the AMG is the brakes, once those 2.5 tons get rolling over 100 mph the brakes are still good, but not confidence inspiring.
Not long after I took delivery I sent the GLS for a proper wheel balance & alignment to professional suspension specialists, not just a place that sells & fits tyres. It only cost a couple of hundred dollars but it's made a huge difference and it drives so much better now. The interesting part of all this was my MB sales rep actually advised me to do this the day of delivery (even though I was going to do it anyway) but why aren't these things set up properly at the factory?
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Dang! Exactly my same individual settings. Do you have curve control? I drove a GLE 43 and I found that it handled worse than the 550 with the curve system. The GLE 43 also cooked its brakes and suffered fade after a short hard romp, Im pretty sure the 550 would too.
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'24 GLB250. Previously '23 GLB250 '17 GLS500 '14 C250 '13 ML500 '12 C250 '08 ML500 '07 E500 '03 A160
There's the exchange rate to take into account, plus we have all these silly taxes that bump the price up even more, and then shipping costs too. The price of mine before any discounts was just over $200k AUD because I have loaded it with most options (Entertainment Package, designo Exclusive Package, Off-road Engineering Package, Wood/leather steering wheel, and Power Closing Doors - just about everything else is standard). I was lucky enough to get 15% off though, but it's still heaps more than what you guys pay!
I have attached the Australian specifications for the GLS-Class so you can see what is standard here compared to North America, if you're interested.
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We are in general the cheapest car market in the world. In some countries, prices triple of quadruple our prices! I suspect that most other things other than scrubland are pricey in Australia too.
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) any of those. Plus it can tow my 24 foot Whaler with ease! Our previous MDX could not tow it at all.
