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#4 of 179 Some new pics... by merc1 Dec 20, 2005 (2:59 am)
Looks pretty darn good in this shot.       It now appears that we're only getting the 335hp GL450 here in the U.S. Don't understand that when other SUVs in this class have at least that much power, if not more. A GL550 (382hp) should be sold here also.   M
#5 of 179 Mercedes GL at Detroit by navigator89 Jan 08, 2006 (10:35 pm)
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/AutoshowArticles/articleId=108807   And some more pictures.
#6 of 179 GL by wopel Jan 09, 2006 (5:11 pm)
I was hoping the R Class would fill the bill to replace my E320 wagon, as I need more room and better air-conditioning. I don't like it too much. Now I see the new GL. Any thoughts?     Good Morning America actually showed it this a.m. as a crossover - but mentioned nothing about a price.     I'm irked by the R Class having all "good" things as options - heated seats, sunroof, xenon lights, etc. etc.     I hope this will be more "mercedes-like".
#7 of 179 New info by rcf8000 Jan 10, 2006 (2:05 pm)
Germancarfans.com has a lot of new detailed info up on the GL. Replies to this message: ergo (Mar 09, 2006 1:06 pm) templeton3 (Mar 16, 2006 10:37 am) ergo (Mar 17, 2006 8:44 pm) and 1 more...
#8 of 179 Re: New info [rcf8000] by ergo Mar 09, 2006 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: rcf8000 (Jan 10, 2006 2:05 pm) More impressed with this new vehicle each time I read about it...   1. 3 rows of real seats. Last of which fold instantly into the floor.   2. 7,500lbs. towing capacity(!)   3. 1st M-B N. American Vehicle with available "Pre-Safe" system as an option!   4. Amazing head an neck protection systems available.   5. Reasonable $50,000 starting price!   6. Should hit US dealers (Made in Alabama) by the end of April! Replies to this message: templeton3 (Mar 16, 2006 10:37 am) ergo (Mar 17, 2006 8:44 pm) templeton3 (Apr 02, 2006 4:25 pm)
#9 of 179 GL450 Pics by merc1 Mar 16, 2006 (3:28 am)
Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic           M
#10 of 179 Re: New info [ergo] by templeton3 Mar 16, 2006 (10:37 am)
Replying to: ergo (Mar 09, 2006 1:06 pm) 1. 3 row of real seats. Last of which fold instantly into the floor. Great, so they copied Honda and Mazda.   2) 7,500lbs. towing capacity (!) The engine really lacks torque. Only 339 pound-feet at 2,700-5,000. Frankly, it would be pretty alful towing something of that weight for a long period.   3. 1st M-B N. american Vehicle with availabe "Pre-Safe sysem as an option! This should be Standard. Its a Mercedes after all.   4. Amazing head neck protection systems availabe. Again it should be Standard.   Don't like to be a parrot, but it really looks like a Jeep or a Toyota Forerunner.   I personally don't see anything exciting about this product. Hopefully it sells and not turn out like some of their other products. Replies to this message: ergo (Mar 17, 2006 8:44 pm) templeton3 (Apr 02, 2006 4:25 pm)
#11 of 179 Re: New info [templeton3] by ergo Mar 17, 2006 (8:44 pm)
Replying to: templeton3 (Mar 16, 2006 10:37 am) Templeton3, Thanks for your input re: M-B. Given your recent postings in the Volvo section, it would appear you have moved on.   I once was one of Mercedes biggest fan. After owning several Mercedes, I finally learned and bought others. I've learned that only thing with Mercedes is the name and the prestige. Have lots of friends who would never buy another Mercedes. When I was in the market for a suv, I bought a new (05) Range Rover. Luv it, glad I didn't buy a G500. We just bought 06 750Li. Didn't even bother looking at the S Class. In my opinion the Mercedes is less to be desired.    Kudos. Enjoy the Range Rover!   1. Neither Honda nor Mazda make a true SUV. Certainly not one that can tow 7,500lbs (or even HALF that amount). Nor do they make one where anything other than an adult chimpanzee can sit in the 3rd row. They do have the minivan utes though...I guess you were referring to those?   2. 339 lb. ft. of torque is adequate. Most GM Small block 5.3L V8's don't exceed that! Don't understand your comment...at all.   3. Pre-safe is a rather extensive safety system. Featured on the Science Channel "Car Crash Tech" TV program in 2004. Definitely shouldn't be standard though!   4. The neck protection head rests ARE standard based on the literature (released so far).   So, you love the Rover, but dislike the GL450 before you've driven it? Ah, you must be a sheet metal buyer...??? Replies to this message: templeton3 (Apr 02, 2006 4:25 pm)
#12 of 179 Pricing by popny85 Apr 02, 2006 (8:50 am)
I've gotten word that pricing will start at $56,800. I was thinking of the ML500, but I saw the options for the vehicle and priced it for the GL450 and it comes out around the same, if not cheaper, than the ML500, plus more Horsepower, and a better fuel economy.
#13 of 179 Re: New info [ergo] by templeton3 Apr 02, 2006 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: ergo (Mar 17, 2006 8:44 pm) Ergo,   Bought the Range Rover for off roading. I have a 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500, 8.1 liter for towing the toys. It has 450 lbs of torque. It tows like a champ. Unfortunately it doesn't have the safety features like the Volvo or Mercedes. Anyone who would tow 7500lbs would not even consider using a small block Chevy,GL500 and a Range Rover. Range Rover says that it could tow 7500lbs, but its tongue weight is only limited to 500lbs. What a joke!!! As for the Pre Safe, its a Mercedes, it should come standard. In my opinion it would boost the sales if it was standard.

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