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#92 of 223 Is $3000 off MSRP good price for Chicago Area? by byu_85 Mar 18, 2007 (9:01 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 3:04 pm)
#93 of 223 Re: Is $3000 off MSRP good price for Chicago Area? [byu_85] by rickc1 Mar 26, 2007 (3:04 pm)
Replying to: byu_85 (Mar 18, 2007 9:01 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 223 Re: QUESTION: About to buy a 320CDI w/options [thjatty] by rickc1 Mar 26, 2007 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: thjatty (Mar 14, 2007 5:16 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 223 Mercedes-Benz GL BLUETEC by jongaines Mar 26, 2007 (4:20 pm)
Has anyone heard if and when the Blutec engine will be available in the US in the GL?
#96 of 223 Re: carnutinca // gls69 [gls69] by revets2 Mar 28, 2007 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: gls69 (Mar 09, 2007 8:21 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 10:37 pm) revets2 (Apr 09, 2007 1:09 pm) wopel (Apr 09, 2007 1:39 pm)
#97 of 223 Re: Got it for $1400 below invoice. Is that good? [anthony555] by mmoreno1978 Mar 31, 2007 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: anthony555 (Feb 11, 2007 7:16 am) Hottest SUV???? LOL We are not talking about Range Rovers here.
#98 of 223 Re: // gls69 by ms09 [ms09] by mmoreno1978 Mar 31, 2007 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: ms09 (Mar 14, 2007 8:44 am) One is a SEDAN, the other is a SUV.   One cost $1200 a month to lease. The other costs $750.
#99 of 223 Re: Prices in Eastern PA/ NJ [eastoncarguy] by mmoreno1978 Mar 31, 2007 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: eastoncarguy (Dec 28, 2006 8:01 am) Ray Catena will give you a good deal. I was quoted $700 a month/15K miles. I need $18K miles a year though. I dont want to pay a penny over $700, so i didnt take it.   Check out the one in Union, NJ.
#100 of 223 Re: Got it for $1400 below invoice. Is that good? [anthony555] by mmoreno1978 Mar 31, 2007 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: anthony555 (Feb 11, 2007 12:48 pm) Poor Guy. You overpaid. Oh well, it happens.
#101 of 223 Re: Got it for $1400 below invoice. Is that good Please.. [mevande] by mmoreno1978 Mar 31, 2007 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: mevande (Feb 17, 2007 11:44 pm) Agreed.   I wonder if the GL would compete well against its twin (the Toyota Rav 4)   LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

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