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Old 08-15-2017, 02:14 PM
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Considering a MB, joining for reasearch

Hi.

I'm considering a GL class as a family hauler and to carry a trailer, to replace the truck. The GL looks like it gets superg mileage and we are loving diesel with the wife's Jetta TDI.
I'm an active member of TDIClubForums and Audizine. I'm finishing up a 4.2 V8 swap into my B5 A4 currently. We need something bigger for a family vehicle than the Jetta, though.

I look to research more about the GL and what issues are common. I am a heavy DIY-er, so I'm not scared of a little work, but I don't want to spend a family fortune on upkeep. So hopefully I find just small things.

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Old 08-15-2017, 04:28 PM
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Hi MJ50, Thanks.
-That's certainly a lot of legs and front bumper pics you have in your sig there..
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Hi MJ50, Thanks.
-That's certainly a lot of legs and front bumper pics you have in your sig there..
There's bumpers in those photos?
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Welcome to MBWorld! Sounds like a fun swap for your B5. Good luck with your research and if you ever need anything for any of your vehicles please be sure to keep us in mind.
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Quick question: would M278 from SL550 fit a GL450? Both 2013 vintage. I need a new engine in the GL450, because the old was overheated badly.
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Quick question: would M278 from SL550 fit a GL450? Both 2013 vintage. I need a new engine in the GL450, because the old was overheated badly.
Try your question in the X166 forum here… https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x166-173/
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