R-Class (W251) Produced 2006-2013: R320CDI, R350, R420CDI, R500

So long, enjoyed this forum for over 2 years.

Old Mar 8, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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I love my 2016 gl350
So long, enjoyed this forum for over 2 years.

We have parted with our beloved 2006 R350 last week. We upgraded to a 2009 GL450.

We loved the R, but at 66k mi we could not get the MB extended warranty, so we had to sell it. The car was more than perfect for us and our 3 kids.

Time will tell how it compares to the GL.

these are our 1st couple of posts at the GL Forum:

https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...-09-gl450.html
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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2011 GL450, '06 R500 traded, '08 ML350 sold
It would be interesting to read your thoughts comparing the two after let's say 2-3 months of real life use as opposed to a short test drive one does. Let us know pros and cons between the two as being used as a family vehicle. Enjoy you new ride.

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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2005 E320 CDI (sold); 2007 R320 CDI (sold); 2008 ML320 CDI; 2014 ML350 Bluetec
Originally Posted by yasminzeyad
We have parted with our beloved 2006 R350 last week. We upgraded to a 2009 GL450.

We loved the R, but at 66k mi we could not get the MB extended warranty, so we had to sell it. The car was more than perfect for us and our 3 kids.

Time will tell how it compares to the GL.

these are our 1st couple of posts at the GL Forum:

https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...-09-gl450.html
I think you are getting same space inside, same (but newer) engine and 300 lb heavier car...I used to drive R320 and it was real family car with lot of space but it was so big for every day traffic ...For any mechanical problem, you can check this forum as well (I am doing same for my ML320 - check other forum and if no answer, check it here as well

One thing is for sure - you need extra warranty for this heavy car ...
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