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I will try and fill the GL thread with images.
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Thanks...glad I passed on the R...I have my doubts that will be on the market too much longer.
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Hmm I see 5 to 6 R's each day here in SoCal. Just on my street alone there are about 8 families with R350's and R500's. Its a lovely concept, the front needs a bit more work. The AMG trim certainly helps though.
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They are scarce here in LV...perhaps the diesel addition will help sales. Would be nice if it survived...I wonder how overseas sales are with the short wheel base?
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OMG HONESTLY , IF ANYBODY NEVER SEEN THE WHITE S550 WITH AMG PACKAGE IN PERSON , LOL IT'S THE HOTTEST CAR I'VE EVER SEEN . THE 1ST TIME I'VE SEEN IT I WAS DROOLING FOR AN HOURE LOL JUST WALKING AROUND IT , IT IS SO HOT , GOD THERE IS NO SEDAN I WOULD TAKE OVER THE ALABSTER WHITE S550 WITH AMG PACKAGE , COMPARING IT TO GL ? GOD FORBID LOL PURE SEXINESS , its not your regular black s550 with 17 rims lol it is SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICk , lol DUDE ur NUTS .
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I had not intended to announce this decision until I had a formal agreement with Greg at Westminster MB in Denver. But I have decided to shift gears and get into a GL320CDI (X164.)
Reason is very simple...I want to do some traveling in the west and many roads are gravel or two lane secondary roads which is not the best situation for a S550. In addition, my wife and I had owned wagon/diesel combos from MB before and I had a desired to get back into one. She is not here to experience either the S or the GL but would certainly approve...she loved the diesel wagons.
The GL as I said will be the diesel model in Obsidian Black with Ash Leather and all the options except for the RSE, hitch and heated seats. Build will be late March or early April with delivery in late April.
The S550 is absolutely the best MB I have owned since I started buying them in the mid-70's. I will miss some of the goodies and the ABC ride but test driving the GL450, I found the ride to be more car-like than SUV-like. 18 months of driving the S Class (W220 and W221) had been a pleasure and I look forward to my trips in the GL.
Shot a pic today of the S today while joy-riding...what a fantastic car!
Reason is very simple...I want to do some traveling in the west and many roads are gravel or two lane secondary roads which is not the best situation for a S550. In addition, my wife and I had owned wagon/diesel combos from MB before and I had a desired to get back into one. She is not here to experience either the S or the GL but would certainly approve...she loved the diesel wagons.
The GL as I said will be the diesel model in Obsidian Black with Ash Leather and all the options except for the RSE, hitch and heated seats. Build will be late March or early April with delivery in late April.
The S550 is absolutely the best MB I have owned since I started buying them in the mid-70's. I will miss some of the goodies and the ABC ride but test driving the GL450, I found the ride to be more car-like than SUV-like. 18 months of driving the S Class (W220 and W221) had been a pleasure and I look forward to my trips in the GL.
Shot a pic today of the S today while joy-riding...what a fantastic car!
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dont do it jack, dont do it...
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I honestly don't know about this one Jack. The S550 and GL simply aren't cut from the same cloth. Your experience with the S550 has been perfect and I don't think you'll have the same experience with the GL320. The interior of the S is much better than the GL as is the general build. The GL hasn't been exactly trouble free either. I would hate for you to start having problems with the GL when your S has been so trouble-free. I'm scratching my head on this one Jack.
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Well it's sad to see the S550 go, luckily its not gone yet. I myself cannot warm up to the GL. When I see one around town it just does not appeal to me the way other MB's do. I really hate having some of these newer models they have now. The GL, R, and CLS really are just stupid cars to me. The GL is very nice, but just doesnt feel MB.
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I honestly don't know about this one Jack. The S550 and GL simply aren't cut from the same cloth. Your experience with the S550 has been perfect and I don't think you'll have the same experience with the GL320. The interior of the S is much better than the GL as is the general build. The GL hasn't been exactly trouble free either. I would hate for you to start having problems with the GL when your S has been so trouble-free. I'm scratching my head on this one Jack.
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NJ - Although I am disappointed the poster-child for the W221 is going to be jumping ship, congrats on a new ride. I am sure you will convert many of us to GL fans.
That said, perhaps MBUSA may decide to "grandfather" your S and let you have it free of charge.
You have done a great job promoting the S 550 (inadvertently or intentionally).
Keep posting pics in the meantime!
That said, perhaps MBUSA may decide to "grandfather" your S and let you have it free of charge.
You have done a great job promoting the S 550 (inadvertently or intentionally).Keep posting pics in the meantime!
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NJ - Although I am disappointed the poster-child for the W221 is going to be jumping ship, congrats on a new ride. I am sure you will convert many of us to GL fans.
That said, perhaps MBUSA may decide to "grandfather" your S and let you have it free of charge. You have done a great job promoting the S 550 (inadvertently or intentionally).
Keep posting pics in the meantime!
That said, perhaps MBUSA may decide to "grandfather" your S and let you have it free of charge.
You have done a great job promoting the S 550 (inadvertently or intentionally).Keep posting pics in the meantime!
Thanks for the kudos and you can bet the GL will get equal time on the GL thread.
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i bet he converts me. it was so exciting seeing him take delivery of his S550. I'm in love with white S Classes now. I have only seen one S600 in white in Glencoe just a couple weeks ago. So hopefully he can make the GL feel like a real mercedes to me.
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I don't know if I'd go THAT far. The S550 would look pretty silly on gravel roads and the kinds of places NJ apparently plans to travel.
I agree, the S550 seems pretty great (I dont' know yet), but personally I wouldn't take it to the track. (well, ok, maybe once just for kicks
)But I think for the purpose NJ wants, the GL sounds like a great idea to me. Different needs, different vehicle.
But Nevada Jack, I am curious what makes you choose the GL over the ML. Not that I'm trying push the ML or anything. I'm just curious in case, let's say theoretically, I was starting to think about Mercedes SUV's.
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Mr. Jack, go for what your heart desires. You have a very nice car but if it doesn't suit your need then it becomes a waste and at that price, a big waste. It reminds me of people that buy the S and opt for the trailer hitch. Good luck with your purchase.
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I don't know if I'd go THAT far. The S550 would look pretty silly on gravel roads and the kinds of places NJ apparently plans to travel.
I agree, the S550 seems pretty great (I dont' know yet), but personally I wouldn't take it to the track. (well, ok, maybe once just for kicks
)But I think for the purpose NJ wants, the GL sounds like a great idea to me. Different needs, different vehicle.
But Nevada Jack, I am curious what makes you choose the GL over the ML. Not that I'm trying push the ML or anything. I'm just curious in case, let's say theoretically, I was starting to think about Mercedes SUV's.
The ML 320CDI did not have some options available and I just found the rear too abbreviated...kind of stubby. The GL has a full line of options and the ride was really car-like. More a visual appeal thing as opposed to features and performance. They both have common parts and look similar inside but the GL was just more appealing to me.
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People have to understand it's only a car. You love them when you own them and remember them when you sell them...but the next new one is your pet and you pamper and love it to death. Until the next one...:-)
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Given Jack's needs for his lifestyle and travels, I think he's making a very sensible choice...probably result of great wisdom gathered from experience and age 
I quite like the GL and plan to lease one for my wife when the current lease on the Lexus LX ends in 16 months. It's spacious, has what seems a much improved build quality like the W221 S-class, and it tows 7,500 lbs. with the optional class IV tow package so it'll be great hauling my trailer with its load of the M3 track car.
Plus the GL has garnered praise almost universally from the press, including Consumer Reports, which is not usually the case for its products. The GL is built on the R-class chassis (not sure if modified from R-class chassis or not) so the longer wheelbase and 4matic ought to make it a great mover whatever the terrain.
I quite like the GL and plan to lease one for my wife when the current lease on the Lexus LX ends in 16 months. It's spacious, has what seems a much improved build quality like the W221 S-class, and it tows 7,500 lbs. with the optional class IV tow package so it'll be great hauling my trailer with its load of the M3 track car.
Plus the GL has garnered praise almost universally from the press, including Consumer Reports, which is not usually the case for its products. The GL is built on the R-class chassis (not sure if modified from R-class chassis or not) so the longer wheelbase and 4matic ought to make it a great mover whatever the terrain.
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Given Jack's needs for his lifestyle and travels, I think he's making a very sensible choice...probably result of great wisdom gathered from experience and age
I quite like the GL and plan to lease one for my wife when the current lease on the Lexus LX ends in 16 months. It's spacious, has what seems a much improved build quality like the W221 S-class, and it tows 7,500 lbs. with the optional class IV tow package so it'll be great hauling my trailer with its load of the M3 track car.
Plus the GL has garnered praise almost universally from the press, including Consumer Reports, which is not usually the case for its products. The GL is built on the R-class chassis (not sure if modified from R-class chassis or not) so the longer wheelbase and 4matic ought to make it a great mover whatever the terrain.
I quite like the GL and plan to lease one for my wife when the current lease on the Lexus LX ends in 16 months. It's spacious, has what seems a much improved build quality like the W221 S-class, and it tows 7,500 lbs. with the optional class IV tow package so it'll be great hauling my trailer with its load of the M3 track car.
Plus the GL has garnered praise almost universally from the press, including Consumer Reports, which is not usually the case for its products. The GL is built on the R-class chassis (not sure if modified from R-class chassis or not) so the longer wheelbase and 4matic ought to make it a great mover whatever the terrain.
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Given Jack's needs for his lifestyle and travels, I think he's making a very sensible choice...probably result of great wisdom gathered from experience and age
I quite like the GL and plan to lease one for my wife when the current lease on the Lexus LX ends in 16 months. It's spacious, has what seems a much improved build quality like the W221 S-class, and it tows 7,500 lbs. with the optional class IV tow package so it'll be great hauling my trailer with its load of the M3 track car.
Plus the GL has garnered praise almost universally from the press, including Consumer Reports, which is not usually the case for its products. The GL is built on the R-class chassis (not sure if modified from R-class chassis or not) so the longer wheelbase and 4matic ought to make it a great mover whatever the terrain.
I quite like the GL and plan to lease one for my wife when the current lease on the Lexus LX ends in 16 months. It's spacious, has what seems a much improved build quality like the W221 S-class, and it tows 7,500 lbs. with the optional class IV tow package so it'll be great hauling my trailer with its load of the M3 track car.
Plus the GL has garnered praise almost universally from the press, including Consumer Reports, which is not usually the case for its products. The GL is built on the R-class chassis (not sure if modified from R-class chassis or not) so the longer wheelbase and 4matic ought to make it a great mover whatever the terrain.
