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Mercedes Benz GL-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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I just got a GL320 $1000 above Invoice by jshue
Mar 01, 2007 (7:51 am)
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The car is $72,395 MSRP. from SC Dick Dyer
 
I don't care about what other people say.
 
I know I got a good deal, last day to fit in 4.9% financing too.
 
Consider this.
 
1. There is a shortage of GL320
2. Color requirements from my wife.
3. Options requirements from ny wife.
4. Look at BLUE BOOK value from KBB, it is over the MSRP.
 
Good luck all the GL hunter, get away all the bull shiter
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Factory delivery in Alabama to save $775? by ericfelt
Mar 01, 2007 (12:39 pm)
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I understand that in 2001 Mercedes offered a U.S. factory delivery option for the vehicles manufactured in Alabama. Does anyone know how that used to work, i.e. what discount/amenities were offered, whether the $775 delivery charge was waived, etc.? The factory has announced that they are resuming tours on 6 Mar so I'm wondering if they will offer the factory delivery option again.
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Re: Factory delivery in Alabama to save $775? [ericfelt] by Jon90
Mar 07, 2007 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: ericfelt (Mar 01, 2007 12:39 pm)

they did NOT waive the delivery fee. some story about they have to charge it on every vehicle, doesn't make sense to me, but I believe their transportation contract could be written this way.
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ms09 by ms09
Mar 07, 2007 (6:41 pm)
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hi im new to this i want to know.how is the gl class driving experience?is there anymor better suv or is the gl good?
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Re: ms09 [ms09] by carnutinca
Mar 08, 2007 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: ms09 (Mar 07, 2007 6:41 pm)

The GL is one of the few larger SUVs that truly drives like a car. You aren't going to think you are in a S550 or LS460 but it's the best available right now. Lexus has a LX540 in the works. I believe the ETA is Fall, 2007. I'm sure Lexus will raise the bar.
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Re: ms09 [carnutinca] by ms09
Mar 08, 2007 (11:33 am)
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Replying to: carnutinca (Mar 08, 2007 10:45 am)

ok thanks for the reply,do u own 1?and if not which car do u own. so it won't be as luxury or as comfortable as a s class or Ls 460.do u know anything abt the cayenne is it better than a gl class. and thanks again for the reply.
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Re: ms09 [ms09] by carnutinca
Mar 09, 2007 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: ms09 (Mar 08, 2007 11:33 am)

I owned a 04 Cayenne S but sold it because the ride was too harsh. I'm a Lexus type--I like a smooth ride with no wind noise. The Cayenne is great if you like to drive fast and hard and don't mind bouncing around. I don't own the GL but have driven it twice. Although I've never owned an MB due to quality issues, the GL might change that. I too have not yet decided and might wait until the end of the year for the new LX from Lexus.
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Re: ms09 [ms09] by gls69
Mar 09, 2007 (11:14 am)
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Replying to: ms09 (Mar 08, 2007 11:33 am)

I have had my GL for about 2 months. No mechanical problems so far. Handling is far superior to the large SUVs we drove. Cargo capacity is good, gas mileage is poor. Overall I am satisfied. Have had two friends with Cayenne's and they complained about the car being in the shop alot. Good luck in your choice.
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carnutinca // gls69 by ms09
Mar 09, 2007 (4:42 pm)
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carnutica, I thought the cayenne was smooth and without wind noice,but now i am more confused since reading ur message and i didn't know the cayenne bouncing around,,ya i do like to drive fast but sometimes,most of the time i drive by the limit. so since u owned a cayenne how was it to speed off comfortable or loud? and i have heard different things from people some say cayenne and all the porsche are long lasting cars, some say always trouble i dont know what to believe,
 
gls69,hi so since u own the gl its good rite?how comfortable is it,is it fun to drive?i think the cayenne is not a reliable car all through i am not sure,
 
guys i dont know but i think the toyotas lexus and mercedes are the most reliable car, i used to like the bmw x5 as well but since i read a message about a guy saying that he bought a brand new x5 and within the next 10 days he had 10 different problems since i changed my mind about bmw.
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Re: carnutinca // gls69 [ms09] by gls69
Mar 09, 2007 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: ms09 (Mar 09, 2007 4:42 pm)

MS09
 
The confusion you are experiencing is common since individual stories vary widely. The analogy in medicine is trying to extrapolate the validity of a single "case report" vs a double-blind, controlled study with a large sample size. I would suggest you read past posts regarding reliability of Mercedes (bearing in mind that people that do post are usually at either end of the bell shaped curve, i.e. people with "average" experiences are not strongly motivated to post).
 
With that caveat, my personal experience with Mercedes is mixed. I bought a 1986 420 SEL and it ran for 300K miles with little or no problems. I still have my 1991 500SL which is one of the best cars I have ever owned. In contrast I bought a 1993 190 2.6L and the fit & finish were poor.
Mercedes quality fell off about 10 years ago, and most people will agree that they have been fighting hard to re-establish their reputation for reliability. With that in mind I still bought the GL 450 because it is quiet, handles well, looks good, and can hold both my dogs. I cross my fingers on reliability, but hedged my bets by buying the 6 year, 100K mile warranty. I intend to keep it for a long time if it holds up like my first two Mercedes.
 
PS I have only owned ONE BMW, a 1998 740iL. However, with
   that limited experience, I was terribly disappointed in
   what was supposed to be their "flagship" car. I had
   numerous problems with it and it didn't help that the
   dealer thought I was just "lucky to be a BMW person".
   Actually, I dumped the car and bought a Dodge Magnum
   and have been happier with it than the BMW.
 
PPS I apologize to any loyal BMW fans out there before you
    start writing in to disagree. That was just MY
    experience(n=1).

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