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#89 of 434 QUESTION: About to buy a 320CDI w/options by thjatty Mar 14, 2007 (4:16 pm)
Folks; I've never owned a MB. On lux side, I've owned a Landcruiser, Porsche, tricked out Z71 suburban, and some very nice VWs. I've researched like crazy; considered the following: Acura MDX (not crazy about new body style) Chrysler Aspen (too boxy,thirsty and expensive for what it is) Lexus GX (no fold flat and it's a smaller version of my LandCruiser) Acadia and Outlook (too pricey for what you get), and have decided to go with a GL 320CDI. It fits my needs best; family cruiser, awd, decent MPG with diesel for a suv, nice, lux, and I'm willing to pay for quality. I want to keep my next suv for a long time. So... I'm about to buy a GL 320CDI w/options (whatever I want) for invoice plus $1200.00. I tested a 450 and a 320CDI R-Class. I liked the torque of the diesel and I'm wanting a highway cruiser with ability to pull a boat and 3 kids. I will order it and it'll take about 3 months. I can have it brought here to dealer or I can pick it up at the Alabama factory. My questions are: 1) is this a reasonable deal? 2) should I take delivery at factory or at dealer? (Factory is about 350 miles away) 3) Should I get the DVD kids back-seat system? (one installed at factory) 4)What's reasonable deposit? 5)any other helpful info?   Tom Johnson Replies to this message: rickc1 (Mar 26, 2007 2:19 pm)
#90 of 434 Re: GL450 stripped or loaded [gagrice] by thjatty Mar 14, 2007 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Mar 14, 2007 12:37 pm) the GLs are built in Alabama. Replies to this message: gagrice (Mar 15, 2007 5:54 am)
#91 of 434 Re: GL450 stripped or loaded [thjatty] by gagrice Mar 15, 2007 (5:54 am)
Replying to: thjatty (Mar 14, 2007 4:19 pm) I just figured that out when they did not offer EU delivery. Oh well Alabama might be nice to visit. I really like the desert silver with tan leather. Don't like the low profile tire look or ride. I had them on a 2005 Passat and the ride was too harsh.
#92 of 434 Is $3000 off MSRP good price for Chicago Area? by byu_85 Mar 18, 2007 (8:01 pm)
Is $3000 off MSRP good price in Chicago Area? MSRP for the GL is about $63k. TIA Replies to this message: rickc1 (Mar 26, 2007 2:04 pm)
#93 of 434 Re: Is $3000 off MSRP good price for Chicago Area? [byu_85] by rickc1 Mar 26, 2007 (2:04 pm)
Replying to: byu_85 (Mar 18, 2007 8:01 pm) Here in Silicon Valley, we paid $500 over invoice for a loaded-up GL. Two dealerships were willing to drop to this price. Our local dealer, where I bought my E last year, would not go under $6000 over invoice. It was definitely easier to get a deal on the E than the GL.   However, after owning the GL for four months and 5,000 miles, including many trips to the sierras, I have to say it is the sweetest SUV I have ever driven. It is worth the money, no question.
#94 of 434 Re: QUESTION: About to buy a 320CDI w/options [thjatty] by rickc1 Mar 26, 2007 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: thjatty (Mar 14, 2007 4:16 pm) We have an '06 E350 and love it, so when we needed something bigger for the second kid, we looked at the R and the GL. As well, my parents just bought the new Acura MDX last month. I wish I could have gotten the GL diesel, but those aren't sold in California yet. We bought a GL 450 loaded up, including the DVD. I recently had it in for a minor collision repair and was given an R for the day. Our GL had 5,500 miles on it, after four months (many trips to the sierras in the snow). My take on the R, GL and MDX is:   1)There is a big difference between the R and GL. The GL feels wonderful. It is smooth, responsive and feels much smaller than it is. The R feels like a heavy, big van in comparison.   2) If you are only on suburban streets and have a few kids, the R is probably more practical on a daily basis, since it's easy to get to the back row. On the GL, it's a bit harder to put people in the third row, especially if you have car seats in row 2. On the R, you can scoot down the middle aisle all the way to the back, but you have to pull the car seat and flip the second row seat on the GL.   3) If you are hauling things around, the GL is GREAT. It has a ton of room and can haul a lot of stuff. I recently took 1,000 pounds of flooring in the GL, and it handled fine.   4) If you are going in the snow, get a GL. The air suspension is very slick; I drove through 2 foot snow drifts getting to our cabin, with no skid, or trouble of any sort.   5) The MDX doesn't really compare to either. The third row is similar to the GL's - you have to flip up row two. However, the MDX is a lot smaller inside and nowhere near as plush as the GL. They are simply in a different class.   6) We got the twin DVD screens and they are a godsend on long drives. There are two drawbacks. First, the menu system for the DVD is horrible. It takes a while to figure out how to manage it without accidentally going into the DVD system setup. Second, if you get the DVD, you can't get the ipod dock, which is a really cool accessory. But hey, it's better to have the kids not yelling   7) Finally, it's harder to find a deal on the GL than the MDX or R. Out here they are really pushing the R with discounts and deals. The GLs don't stay on the lot a day. In fact, I had one sold out from under me at the remote dealer when my local dealer arranged a trade. My folks were able to a decent deal ($1k over invoice) on the MDX once they opted for black instead of the black cherry metallic color.   My take: If you can afford the GL, get it. You will love it and won't be sorry. As soon as the diesel is available in California, I will probably trade in my E and get a second GL.
#95 of 434 Mercedes-Benz GL BLUETEC by jongaines Mar 26, 2007 (3:20 pm)
Has anyone heard if and when the Blutec engine will be available in the US in the GL?
#96 of 434 Re: carnutinca // gls69 [gls69] by revets2 Mar 28, 2007 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: gls69 (Mar 09, 2007 7:21 pm) can you tell me how you protect the interior of your GL with your dogs? this is a concern for me. thanks! Replies to this message: gls69 (Apr 04, 2007 9:37 pm) revets2 (Apr 09, 2007 12:09 pm) wopel (Apr 09, 2007 12:39 pm)
#97 of 434 Re: Got it for $1400 below invoice. Is that good? [anthony555] by mmoreno1978 Mar 31, 2007 (11:12 am)
Replying to: anthony555 (Feb 11, 2007 6:16 am) Hottest SUV???? LOL We are not talking about Range Rovers here.
#98 of 434 Re: // gls69 by ms09 [ms09] by mmoreno1978 Mar 31, 2007 (11:14 am)
Replying to: ms09 (Mar 14, 2007 7:44 am) One is a SEDAN, the other is a SUV.   One cost $1200 a month to lease. The other costs $750.

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