Jack is back...:-)
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Jack is back...:-)
Hi Guys...guess what? Yeah, I cancelled the order for the GL a week and a half before delivery. In a nutshell, the GL320CDI has a problem with the turbo intercooler hose disengaging. It generally happens at pretty good speed and when it does the truck slows down or can even go into limp mode or can quit altogether. If anyone is interested in the details you can go to the GL forum and read the two threads. Complicating the problem is some have had it happen twice and one that I know three times. He is going for a buy-back.
After waiting 5 months I was not going to accept a vehicle that had a highway stranding problem. Westminster MB and Greg were very cooperative and refunded my deposit.
So I am keeping my S550 and will be taking another 5000 mile jaunt in late June to the east coast. Not a bad alternative come to think of it...
After waiting 5 months I was not going to accept a vehicle that had a highway stranding problem. Westminster MB and Greg were very cooperative and refunded my deposit.
So I am keeping my S550 and will be taking another 5000 mile jaunt in late June to the east coast. Not a bad alternative come to think of it...
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Sorry to hear about that. Isn't the GL manufactured in Vance,Alabama? I live 45 minutes from there. Maybe I need to go over there and run the place!! I've witnessed how things go in Stuttgart so maybe I need to crack the whip a little here in 'Bama.
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Hi Guys...guess what? Yeah, I cancelled the order for the GL a week and a half before delivery. In a nutshell, the GL320CDI has a problem with the turbo intercooler hose disengaging. It generally happens at pretty good speed and when it does the truck slows down or can even go into limp mode or can quit altogether. If anyone is interested in the details you can go to the GL forum and read the two threads. Complicating the problem is some have had it happen twice and one that I know three times. He is going for a buy-back.
After waiting 5 months I was not going to accept a vehicle that had a highway stranding problem. Westminster MB and Greg were very cooperative and refunded my deposit.
So I am keeping my S550 and will be taking another 5000 mile jaunt in late June to the east coast. Not a bad alternative come to think of it...
After waiting 5 months I was not going to accept a vehicle that had a highway stranding problem. Westminster MB and Greg were very cooperative and refunded my deposit.
So I am keeping my S550 and will be taking another 5000 mile jaunt in late June to the east coast. Not a bad alternative come to think of it...
Mazel Tov. Not that i dont like the G - but i want you in our S Family PS - I am going TOMORROW to pick up the lens we talked about from B&H. I was so messed up this week at the factory that i didnt have a chance to go there. My factory is literally a few avenues away (38th between 7th and 8th) and B&H is on 34th and 9th avenue.
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Hi Guys...guess what? Yeah, I cancelled the order for the GL a week and a half before delivery. In a nutshell, the GL320CDI has a problem with the turbo intercooler hose disengaging. It generally happens at pretty good speed and when it does the truck slows down or can even go into limp mode or can quit altogether. If anyone is interested in the details you can go to the GL forum and read the two threads. Complicating the problem is some have had it happen twice and one that I know three times. He is going for a buy-back.
After waiting 5 months I was not going to accept a vehicle that had a highway stranding problem. Westminster MB and Greg were very cooperative and refunded my deposit.
So I am keeping my S550 and will be taking another 5000 mile jaunt in late June to the east coast. Not a bad alternative come to think of it...
After waiting 5 months I was not going to accept a vehicle that had a highway stranding problem. Westminster MB and Greg were very cooperative and refunded my deposit.
So I am keeping my S550 and will be taking another 5000 mile jaunt in late June to the east coast. Not a bad alternative come to think of it...
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Also - enjoy your trip! Its great to see your signature showing the S.
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Hey Jack...I admire your decision. That turbo hose deal with the 320 CDI GL doesn't pass the smell test with me. I have learned through automotive, marine and building expierience that some connections cannot be accomplished with a hose and a clamp. Some connections require a threaded/coupled arrangement with stainless braided hose i.e. brake line connections at the caliper assembly. Why MB can't pull the trigger and make the switch is a mystery...in any case you can't let their problems become your problems. There's too much at risk.
If you ever want just blow the "cob webs" out of your head, grab your camera and go see my distant cousins http://www.tahoejeeprentals.com/
If you ever want just blow the "cob webs" out of your head, grab your camera and go see my distant cousins http://www.tahoejeeprentals.com/
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HI Nevada Jack! Secretly, I was hoping that you would never leave!! Just gotta love that S platform
Anyway, I know there must have been a degree of disappointment for you considering the protracted wait and anticipation period. But Jack!!!!!!! You get to keep on luvin' that S beauty of yours--'til somethin else catches your fancy
Oh, and Nevada Jack--wipe that smile off your face every time you enter that S550--it's unseemly
Best MJH
Anyway, I know there must have been a degree of disappointment for you considering the protracted wait and anticipation period. But Jack!!!!!!! You get to keep on luvin' that S beauty of yours--'til somethin else catches your fancy Oh, and Nevada Jack--wipe that smile off your face every time you enter that S550--it's unseemly Best MJH
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God Bless you , you will not regret it , your car is so hot omg , good luck =] , i think its one of the hottest cars , if any one seen w221 white with an amg package knows what im talking about , its incredibly hot , nothing like any other s class , i was so mad when you said you were going to give it away for the gl , have fun
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HI Nevada Jack! Secretly, I was hoping that you would never leave!! Just gotta love that S platform Anyway, I know there must have been a degree of disappointment for you considering the protracted wait and anticipation period. But Jack!!!!!!! You get to keep on luvin' that S beauty of yours--'til somethin else catches your fancy Oh, and Nevada Jack--wipe that smile off your face every time you enter that S550--it's unseemly Best MJH
Anyway, I know there must have been a degree of disappointment for you considering the protracted wait and anticipation period. But Jack!!!!!!! You get to keep on luvin' that S beauty of yours--'til somethin else catches your fancy Oh, and Nevada Jack--wipe that smile off your face every time you enter that S550--it's unseemly Best MJHHoping delivery of the CL goes great and will be looking for pics...
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God Bless you , you will not regret it , your car is so hot omg , good luck =] , i think its one of the hottest cars , if any one seen w221 white with an amg package knows what im talking about , its incredibly hot , nothing like any other s class , i was so mad when you said you were going to give it away for the gl , have fun
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
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