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#78 of 179 extra points by queequeg Aug 10, 2006 (8:38 am)
Agree with tmattstedt's review, overall.   Can verify the GL = "fast" observation with my new one, as just got a speeding ticket, going 50 (per the cop) right after leaving a hairpin curve... can't believe it, since I remembered slowing the supposedly "top-heavy truck" in the tight turn.   One tiny contrary opinion: I was reminded that running boards wreak havoc on women wearing skirts (mud adheres), if you have any, so I eschewed that and have had no complaints, with the standard (non-adjusted) height quite convenient even for our smallest passenger.
#79 of 179 Re: Q7, X5, escalade, r-class. [tmattstedt] by quattroporte12 Aug 10, 2006 (8:52 am)
Replying to: tmattstedt (Aug 10, 2006 8:03 am) GL is a great car!! The only reason im (just decided) going to go with the Audi Q7 is i actually dont want as big of a car as the GL. I have a sequoia right now, and hate the way it drives, looks...everything about it. I wanted a big change, but stll didnt want to loose all the versatility i had with the sequoia. Plus, i didnt want to spend a lot of money. The GL can get a little pricey if you equip the way you want (i think the premier edition looks amazing and would probably buy that if i was going to get one). I think the escalade is too flashy, the r class is too ugly, and the X5 is not out yet, and i dont want to wait for it. Plus, i definetly agree about the dashboard, and that joystick gear shifter was just weird looking. The cayenne, unfortunatley, was too small for me, so it came down to the GL and Q7, and one was cheaper, better looking (in my opinion), and fit me better. If i had been using the third row more frequently in my sequoia, i would have gone with the GL, which clearly has more room for 3rd row occupants.
#80 of 179 Re: Q7, X5, escalade, r-class. [tmattstedt] by wopel Aug 10, 2006 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: tmattstedt (Aug 10, 2006 8:03 am) I am also looking at the same group of vehicles. May I presume that a Lexus was not mentioned because, although they are tall, they are narrow, and therefore not much cargo room?    As to the R - without the rear seats there is a lot of room. I was thinking the diesel engine would redeem it's other shortcomings. I don't believe they are selling the gas engines too well, and deals can be made, but my it's ugly. And those back seat doors - Yikes!    Edmund's long term test on the R is more flattering than I thought it would be.    I drove the Yukon XL and a Sequoia today. They are trucks, plain and simple.    I do like the GL a lot, but the price is out-a-sight. I wish it were selling poorly, so a deal could be made there!    I read that the BMW doesn't have much room either.    Too many choices, and not enough choices!!!
#81 of 179 mb gl320 cdi... by gollam Aug 10, 2006 (2:14 pm)
is it true that diesel engines cost more to maintain?..how would this relate to the mb gl320 cdi?...long term maintenance?..worth buying?   thanks Replies to this message: tmattstedt (Aug 10, 2006 2:21 pm) british_rover (Aug 10, 2006 2:38 pm) gollam (Aug 10, 2006 9:05 pm) quattroporte12 (Aug 10, 2006 9:42 pm)
#82 of 179 Re: mb gl320 cdi... [gollam] by tmattstedt Aug 10, 2006 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: gollam (Aug 10, 2006 2:14 pm) More than 50% of cars in Europe have a Diesel Engine - have the consumption of fuel/diesel and equally as clean & reliable. Reason they are not available here is that the US Diesel is not filtered and thus has sulphites which are poluting the air. The oil companies are not interested in cleaning as it would reduce the overall consumption of oil and eat into their profits.   As a results, all these great engines that are available in Europe (think GL420 CDI - 310hp and double the torque of the GL450, dito the 10cylinder VW Touareg) are not available.   But to come back to your question - no maintenance issues or increased costs Replies to this message: british_rover (Aug 10, 2006 2:38 pm) gollam (Aug 10, 2006 9:05 pm) quattroporte12 (Aug 10, 2006 9:42 pm)
#83 of 179 Re: mb gl320 cdi... [tmattstedt] by british_rover Aug 10, 2006 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: tmattstedt (Aug 10, 2006 2:21 pm) Err diesels do cost more to maintain then their gas counterpart. The differance is that the diesel motor will last three times as long and is twice as efficient so it balances out.   A typical diesel engine in a truck might hold 14 quarts or more of oil. The gas motor that goes in that truck will probably only hold 6-9 quarts. Preventative maintance is slightly higher but generaly service intervals are longer and the whole engine will just last longer so again it balances it out.
#84 of 179 Re: mb gl320 cdi... [tmattstedt] by gollam Aug 10, 2006 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: tmattstedt (Aug 10, 2006 2:21 pm) thanks for the replies....but i thought the gl320 cdi IS coming to america?..summer of 2007?....anyone? Replies to this message: quattroporte12 (Aug 10, 2006 9:42 pm)
#85 of 179 Re: mb gl320 cdi... [gollam] by quattroporte12 Aug 10, 2006 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: gollam (Aug 10, 2006 9:05 pm) Yes, it is. Why else would edmunds.com have a test on it. in fact, many new dieslels are making their way to the US in the near future. An Audi Q7 V10 Turbodiesel, and possibly a diesel engine in the new bmw x5. All sound very interesting...especially the v10!!
#86 of 179 mb reliability?>. by gollam Aug 11, 2006 (6:30 am)
anyone concerned with mb reliability these days..?..initial quality studies?...j.d power associates study?....mb ranks quite low?....   comments?   besides the nameplate/prestige..would anyone consider buying the upcoming hyundai veracruz over the gl450?..costs much less, more cargo room, same/more leg room, better warranty than the gl450?...or am i dreaming?   anyone? Replies to this message: queequeg (Aug 11, 2006 7:00 am) quattroporte12 (Aug 11, 2006 7:11 am) british_rover (Aug 11, 2006 7:17 am) and 1 more...
#87 of 179 Re: SUV reliability report by queequeg Aug 11, 2006 (7:00 am)
Replying to: gollam (Aug 11, 2006 6:30 am) Had some concerns re MB, but they were allayed by (a) the absolutely and consistently horrible experiences I've had with all US domestic vehicles for over 40 years, (b) the MB warrantee and extended service contract, etc., and (c) the newest JD Power report of just last week slamming RangeRover and Saab(?) or Audi? and a bunch of (to me) surprising big SUVs as quality-deficient... and Mercedes Benz was conspicuously absent from the list of bad ones. I celebrated at NOT seeing mine panned. For the moment, at least.... Replies to this message: quattroporte12 (Aug 11, 2006 7:11 am) british_rover (Aug 11, 2006 7:17 am) templeton3 (Aug 14, 2006 7:51 am)

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