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My ML550 Has Arrived.
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C43 Cabriolet, GLC 63
My ML550 Has Arrived.
After a 2 month wait, I took delivery of my 2014 ML550. Added features are as listed.
792 Palladium Silver Metallic paint
255 Almond Beige / Black interior
731 Burl Walnut trim
401 Heated / ventilated Front Seats
443 Heated Steering Wheel
550 Trailer Hitch
758 20" AMG 5-spoke wheels
801 Harmon / Kardon Surround Sound System
876 Multi-color ambient lighting
889 Keyless Go
068 Wheel Locking Bolts
267 Illumination kit for Running Boards
SPC Special Order
468 Active Curve System
875 Heated Washer System
430 On/Off Road Package
489 Airmatic Suspension
PO1 Convenience Package
319 Lighting Package
996 Parking Assist Package
997 Driver Assistance Package, (Distronic+, Pre-Safe, Active Blind spot, & Active Lane keeping)
The Sticker price was $84,465. The price the dealer came down to was
$81,931. My dealer did get me an extra hedge on the 2010 ML350 Bluetec I traded in on the deal.
Now comes the fun part, learning all the new bells and Whistles.
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792 Palladium Silver Metallic paint
255 Almond Beige / Black interior
731 Burl Walnut trim
401 Heated / ventilated Front Seats
443 Heated Steering Wheel
550 Trailer Hitch
758 20" AMG 5-spoke wheels
801 Harmon / Kardon Surround Sound System
876 Multi-color ambient lighting
889 Keyless Go
068 Wheel Locking Bolts
267 Illumination kit for Running Boards
SPC Special Order
468 Active Curve System
875 Heated Washer System
430 On/Off Road Package
489 Airmatic Suspension
PO1 Convenience Package
319 Lighting Package
996 Parking Assist Package
997 Driver Assistance Package, (Distronic+, Pre-Safe, Active Blind spot, & Active Lane keeping)
The Sticker price was $84,465. The price the dealer came down to was
$81,931. My dealer did get me an extra hedge on the 2010 ML350 Bluetec I traded in on the deal.
Now comes the fun part, learning all the new bells and Whistles.
https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...68762063_n.jpg
https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...23992529_n.jpg
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2013 ML550
Congratulations. I have a 13' ML550 and love it. We have a mostly identical build except I got the designo interior and don't have the lighted running boards... You're the only other person I've seen with the on/off road package, I think we're pretty rare birds. I've had a few quality issues but overall I love the truck, good luck with it.
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C43 Cabriolet, GLC 63
The Designo interior was in the same boat with the Bang & Olufson System. They were features I couldn't quite bite down on. Having been around off road vehicles most of my life, I liked the added control the on/off road package gives me. I was lucky with my 350BT on the quality issues. My dealer got the few issues worked out in effective order. Also on the on/off road package, my dealer has only sold it two other times over the last few years. the bigger engine is really fun.
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The V8 is staying in the 2015 according to the MY15 Dealer Ordering Guide. The name is changing to the ML400 as a marketing strategy, but no new engine was announced and it states:
Intention of the MY15 ML400 package strategy:
- Create greater customer value with the V8 model at a lower price point
- Use the ML400 as an answer for cross-shoppers to the new X5 strategy without
altering the ML350
- Package the ML400 with typically equipped options to make ordering and
swapping easy for dealers
Intention of the MY15 ML400 package strategy:
- Create greater customer value with the V8 model at a lower price point
- Use the ML400 as an answer for cross-shoppers to the new X5 strategy without
altering the ML350
- Package the ML400 with typically equipped options to make ordering and
swapping easy for dealers
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From: USA
C43 Cabriolet, GLC 63
The V8 is staying in the 2015 according to the MY15 Dealer Ordering Guide. The name is changing to the ML400 as a marketing strategy, but no new engine was announced and it states:
Intention of the MY15 ML400 package strategy:
- Create greater customer value with the V8 model at a lower price point
- Use the ML400 as an answer for cross-shoppers to the new X5 strategy without
altering the ML350
- Package the ML400 with typically equipped options to make ordering and
swapping easy for dealers
Intention of the MY15 ML400 package strategy:
- Create greater customer value with the V8 model at a lower price point
- Use the ML400 as an answer for cross-shoppers to the new X5 strategy without
altering the ML350
- Package the ML400 with typically equipped options to make ordering and
swapping easy for dealers
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14' CLS550
Congrats on the new ride, and awesome options.. Not to be negative, but I think you should have gotten more than $2,500 off msrp.
Last edited by bigigg; Apr 26, 2014 at 10:28 AM.
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C43 Cabriolet, GLC 63
Thanks, Ben
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C43 Cabriolet, GLC 63
Thanks CM. It is going to be interesting to see how Mercedes is going to make up for it on the CAFE requirements, which reaches fruition in 2016. From what I read on the requirements, an auto maker's entire fleet is supposed to have reached a specific fuel economy average, I think around 37 or 38 mpg. If Mercedes has been able to reach that level on other portions of their fleet that would give the ML some breathing room. But then again, the 2015 MLs could be that one last year. We shall see.
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2014 ML550
My ML550 MSRP is a Tad Lower But has more Options
In addition to yours I have:
980 Access Chrome Package
U09 MB-Tex Wrapp
282 Rear-seat pass through
311 Heated/cooled front cups
399 Multi-Contour seats
610 Night Vision
875 heated washer
883 soft close
I don't have 430, 468 or 068 and mine MSRP came to $82,705
Ext is red with brown/black combo seats
980 Access Chrome Package
U09 MB-Tex Wrapp
282 Rear-seat pass through
311 Heated/cooled front cups
399 Multi-Contour seats
610 Night Vision
875 heated washer
883 soft close
I don't have 430, 468 or 068 and mine MSRP came to $82,705
Ext is red with brown/black combo seats
Last edited by gverntz361; May 1, 2014 at 11:25 AM.
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C43 Cabriolet, GLC 63
Mike,
Let me get some miles on it first. I have to get some finishing touches done on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma that is supercharged and lifted.
gverntz361,
Nice build. I do enjoy seeing how everyone has their way of personalizing their ML.
Let me get some miles on it first. I have to get some finishing touches done on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma that is supercharged and lifted.
gverntz361,
Nice build. I do enjoy seeing how everyone has their way of personalizing their ML.
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Mercedes-AMG
Sounds good. We will be ready when you are.
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Lots of ml 550 love here on the forums lately.
I have polar white with black sports interior with nappa leather. Almost looks like the AMG interior with all the white stitching everywhere and on the dash.
No off road package for me with 22 AMG replica wheels. But the airmatic suspension that lowers is fun. Cooling cup holders are nice too. Engine is the best part along with the sport package.
Put the AMG side skirts on too.
B&O probably not worth it. I had it on my 2012 a6. There the base stereo was pretty bad so with a lease increase of about $90/ month it was worth it to me. The HK stereo is so good for the price. b&o is not $6000 better.
B&o has better highs and clarity but worse bass then the HK stereo
I have polar white with black sports interior with nappa leather. Almost looks like the AMG interior with all the white stitching everywhere and on the dash.
No off road package for me with 22 AMG replica wheels. But the airmatic suspension that lowers is fun. Cooling cup holders are nice too. Engine is the best part along with the sport package.
Put the AMG side skirts on too.
B&O probably not worth it. I had it on my 2012 a6. There the base stereo was pretty bad so with a lease increase of about $90/ month it was worth it to me. The HK stereo is so good for the price. b&o is not $6000 better.
B&o has better highs and clarity but worse bass then the HK stereo
Last edited by jtorrebl; May 2, 2014 at 11:43 AM.
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From: USA
C43 Cabriolet, GLC 63
Lots of ml 550 love here on the forums lately.
I have polar white with black sports interior with nappa leather. Almost looks like the AMG interior with all the white stitching everywhere and on the dash.
No off road package for me with 22 AMG replica wheels. But the airmatic suspension that lowers is fun. Cooling cup holders are nice too. Engine is the best part along with the sport package.
Put the AMG side skirts on too.
B&O probably not worth it. I had it on my 2012 a6. There the base stereo was pretty bad so with a lease increase of about $90/ month it was worth it to me. The HK stereo is so good for the price. b&o is not $6000 better.
B&o has better highs and clarity but worse bass then the HK stereo
I have polar white with black sports interior with nappa leather. Almost looks like the AMG interior with all the white stitching everywhere and on the dash.
No off road package for me with 22 AMG replica wheels. But the airmatic suspension that lowers is fun. Cooling cup holders are nice too. Engine is the best part along with the sport package.
Put the AMG side skirts on too.
B&O probably not worth it. I had it on my 2012 a6. There the base stereo was pretty bad so with a lease increase of about $90/ month it was worth it to me. The HK stereo is so good for the price. b&o is not $6000 better.
B&o has better highs and clarity but worse bass then the HK stereo
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C43 Cabriolet, GLC 63
Finally got some pics of the interior.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...2&l=327541fafb
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...5&l=c9011a30af
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...2&l=327541fafb
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...5&l=c9011a30af
Last edited by Ben_K; May 3, 2014 at 09:00 PM.
