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Mercedes GL 450 vs Lexus GX 470 - Which to buy?
by sprtan
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Apr 05, 2008 (5:05 pm)
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I am looking to purchase a new SUV for my wife within the next 2 months. She has had a Lexus RX300 for about 8 years and really loves it. However, she is interested in getting a 3rd row. Based upon that, she had locked in on the GX470 until...
She saw the Mercedes GL 450. Really liked the look of the vehicle. Thought it was more spacious and the fact that it was a "Benz".
I suppose on the plus side for the GL is that it is bigger and probably has a different "drive" than the Lexus. What I don't know is what about the GL rationalizes the ~$10K-$15 difference in price tag (similarly equipped).
The other factor that I am taking in is that it will be driven in a cold weather state in a fairly hilly area (Morris County, NJ). Don't know if this should have any impacts on decision (eg. gas mileage, horsepower, handling, etc.).
I was wondering if anyone has had either experience with both vehicles or faced a similar dilemna. Your input would be greatly appreciated. - Lee
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Re:GL's not from Germany [carabel]
by occarfan
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Apr 07, 2008 (1:00 am)
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Replying to: carabel (Apr 05, 2008 3:48 pm)
I don't think Range Rover has a third row. But I could be wrong.
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Re: Mercedes GL 450 vs Lexus GX 470 - Which to buy? [sprtan]
by occarfan
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Apr 07, 2008 (1:26 am)
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Replying to: sprtan (Apr 05, 2008 5:05 pm)
The extra 10-15K is due to size and power. The GX is more often compared to BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, and Mercedes ML. It also has 72 hp less than the GL. My friend has a GX. He says the ride is great. Very Lexus. He does have trouble with the small 3rd row and the back liftgate opening like a door, which makes loading sometimes difficult. Also the seats can't fold flat, so you can't load much. I have the GL. I have 2 kids with baby seats (one in second row, one in third). In addition, we can get 5 adults in and out without moving the baby seats. What I like most about the GL is it can carry so many people in comfort, but doesn't look like a big SUV (Cadillac, Infiniti QX, Yukon, Suburban, Expedition). My wife has no problems driving and parking it. As far as gas mileage, it's about the same. We both get about 16mpg.
I think it comes down to the brand. Lexus or Mercedes. I don't think you can make a wrong decision with either.
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Re: Mercedes GL 450 vs Lexus GX 470 - Which to buy? [occarfan]
by carabel
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Apr 07, 2008 (6:17 am)
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Replying to: occarfan (Apr 07, 2008 1:26 am)
If the extra money is never an issue, I'll pick the GL. It is nicer looking than the Lexus, and the MB brand is still traditionally looked at as the luxury brand. I just don't think a Lexus has made it there yet. The GL has more symmetry and balance to the design than the current GX Lexus design - my .02. But look at both very carefully. At this point in the price range, you want the car that suits you and your family best - not whether the 3 prong star brand looks better than the L - the star wins though logo wise.
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Re: Mercedes GL 450 vs Lexus GX 470 - Which to buy? [carabel]
by occarfan
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Apr 07, 2008 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: carabel (Apr 07, 2008 6:17 am)
Good point, but I believe in this day and age, you need more than 300hp for large SUVs. But my wife only cares about the Mercedes brand. I like BMW but have bought 3 Mercedes since we married (5 yrs). Though I am looking forward to comparing next generation E-Class vs. BMW 5 series. I told her the next one's mine.
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Re:GL's not from Germany [carabel]
by british_rover
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Apr 07, 2008 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: carabel (Apr 05, 2008 3:48 pm)
Err the Pilot is smaller then the GL. The GL is about a foot longer then the Pilot at 200.6 inches for the GL and 188 inches for the pilot.
The GL is also about 700 lbs heavier.
The Range Rover is not available with a Third Row and most likely never well be. The only third row equiped Land Rover is the LR3 and its third row is larger then the GLs for head and leg room but less for shoulder room because of the narrower track of the LR3.
GL450 vs Pilot VS LR3 HSE
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Re:GL's not from Germany [british_rover]
by carabel
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Apr 09, 2008 (8:18 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Apr 07, 2008 10:04 am)
You're right about the GL size. I don't have that much cargo room in my Pilot. It is shorter. Somehow, the pilot feels roomier passenger wise. And yes the GL is heavier - why it needs the pull of a V8. Pilots are V6's. Thanks for the LR3 info on the 3rd row. I haven't seen the Rover up close and personal but will have a look. I always liked the Rovers - that is until the GL came along. But I never liked the Lexus GX - even now with the new design. As for the price of the MB GL - it really is the name you're buying.
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Re:GL's not from Germany [carabel]
by ocautoseeker
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Apr 10, 2008 (12:55 am)
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Replying to: carabel (Apr 09, 2008 8:18 pm)
I wasn't intending for everyone to get into a technical discussion about the Pilot - I simply made a comment that the GL's lines made it look like a larger Honda, which is not impressive IMO from a luxury manufacturer like MB.
Feature-wise, the vehicle is loaded, I'm just not sold on it's exterior styling - that's all I meant to say.
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Re:GL's not from Germany [ocautoseeker]
by glfan
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Apr 10, 2008 (11:47 am)
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Replying to: ocautoseeker (Apr 10, 2008 12:55 am)
For leasing, GL is not overpriced at all. With $5k down, I'm paying about $750/month including tax with Premium + Navi + appearance package. A similarly equipped X5 costs close to $1k/month. Purchase will be an entirely different story. For those of us who lease, monthly payment, not the purchase price, counts the most.
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Re: So Cal 08 GL450 price paid [eights38]
by vt256
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Apr 12, 2008 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: eights38 (Feb 05, 2008 5:57 am)
hey eights38, live in NJ and definitely can use your help . Looking for a GL320 CDI.
thanks, sending you contact info privately. vince
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