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Guest blackmercs

deus_ex71 wrote:

Hi guys,

Was looking for the GL section but realised there wasn't any. Any owners here care to share experiences? I'm considering it for the 7 seater capability

Welcome, hope someone here can share their experiences with u on this model.

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deus_ex71 wrote:

Hi guys,

Was looking for the GL section but realised there wasn't any. Any owners here care to share experiences? I'm considering it for the 7 seater capability

A warm :welcome: to the forum.

Unfortunately we are not aware of any member here who drives a GL Class.

The GL is named as the X164 vs the ML W164.

They do share some similarity and the GL can be called a bigger ML.

It can be a "real off roader" like the ML if comes with the full off road package.

The new ML which will be named as W166 has been announced.

I guess a new GL will soon follows next year.

IMHO, It's one huge SUV which is also luxurious & comfortable.

A few weeks back I saw a GL450 @ CnC showroom & some 2 months back 1 in the MBC basement car park.

They sure are a rare sight in Singapore! :lol:

Have you gone for a test drive to get a feel of the ride?

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Thanks for the welcome guys...

Haven't tested it but looks good on spec. With so many Q7 and X5, was wondering if there's something intrinsically wrong with the GL since you see so few of them:

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deus_ex71 wrote:

Thanks for the welcome guys...

Haven't tested it but looks good on spec. With so many Q7 and X5, was wondering if there's something intrinsically wrong with the GL since you see so few of them:

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It's nice to be different!:eyebrows:

1 of the reasons why I've chosen the ML over the X3, Touareg, RX350, XC60:becky:

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Hi Kel,

Maybe it's timely to update this folder as Off Roaders/SUVs to include the following rides.

G Class W463

Production dates: 01/1989- Current

GL Class X164

Production dates: 06/2006-Current

GLK Class X204

Production dates: 10/2008-Current

2011 G Class W463 (MB Jeep)

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2011 GL450 X164 (Long Wheel Base ML)

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2011 GLK X204 (MB Small SUV)

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camber53 wrote:

Have retrofitted a gl450 last month ,, when for a test drive very good ..

So I've been doing more reserach...

Does anyone know if the GL450 with rear entertainment can be retrofitted to play iphone video in the rear?

Also, retrofitting command with a HK7 audio requires ditching the HK amp?

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deus_ex71 wrote:

So I've been doing more reserach...

Does anyone know if the GL450 with rear entertainment can be retrofitted to play iphone video in the rear?

Also, retrofitting command with a HK7 audio requires ditching the HK amp?

The RSE plays mpeg4 video.

If your GL is fitted with UCI, U might wanna consider upgrading to UCI-Plus which allows to play iPhone Video through your UCI.

There will also be AV input into the RSE which also allows for mpeg4 video.

IIRC, There's another HK amp to go with the Comand!

U opting for RSE to come with your ride or retrofit?

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Haven't decided on getting new or used. Will prob get used cos the depn on a new one is worse than an S500. Also, avoids the 6-8 month wait time.

But used market also very limited, and still more expensive in annual depn terms relative to X5s and Q7s....

Then to top it all off, stock market very bad :tsk:

But heart still says GL cos Q7 too ugly, x5 3rd row for amputees only, range rover, cayenne all 5 seats only. Gosh, I even considered a Land Rover LR4 but it's only in diesel!!

But really glad I came across this forum. You guys have been most helpful :becky: Hope that one day I will join the Merc ranks!

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Guest lightning

chiaster wrote:

wow!!! ML63?!?!?! did you snap a picture??? :becky:

deus_ex71 wrote:

Yup. Looking to tradeup from my volvo :whistle:

BTW saw a nice ML63 at Millenia CP yesterday. Fierce man

At Millenia CP ...must be driven by one of the top guns from Daimler Asia :becky:

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Hi Guys,

Just collected my GL today. Really solid car I must say. Hope to meet you guys at the next gathering to pick up pointers around the MB ownership experience

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deus_ex71 wrote:

Hi Guys,

Just collected my GL today. Really solid car I must say. Hope to meet you guys at the next gathering to pick up pointers around the MB ownership experience

wo! Welcome to the club...unker thought his was BIG, sm6008 thought his was long...NOW WE HAVE A GL450, BIGGER AND LONGER....WELCOME!

DO JOIN US :

1) LAKOPI 9

2) GTG ON LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

AND THE EVENT OF THE YEAR: 26TH NOV, OUR AMG (Annual Makan Gathering) , look under the event threads!

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blackknight wrote:

wo! Welcome to the club...unker thought his was BIG, sm6008 thought his was long...NOW WE HAVE A GL450, BIGGER AND LONGER....WELCOME!

DO JOIN US :

1) LAKOPI 9

2) GTG ON LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

AND THE EVENT OF THE YEAR: 26TH NOV, OUR AMG (Annual Makan Gathering) , look under the event threads!

deus_ex71 wrote:

Hi Guys,

Just collected my GL today. Really solid car I must say. Hope to meet you guys at the next gathering to pick up pointers around the MB ownership experience

bro :welcome::welcome::welcome:

as what bro blackknight had said, do jojn us on those event

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deus_ex71 wrote:

Hi Guys,

Just collected my GL today. Really solid car I must say. Hope to meet you guys at the next gathering to pick up pointers around the MB ownership experience

Congrats on your Ride!!! Looking forward to meeting you and your GL at our next gathering...:becky:

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congrats, mate... :becky: looking forward to seeing your ride soon... cheers... :thumb:

deus_ex71 wrote:

Hi Guys,

Just collected my GL today. Really solid car I must say. Hope to meet you guys at the next gathering to pick up pointers around the MB ownership experience

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Guest lightning

deus_ex71 wrote:

Hi Guys,

Just collected my GL today. Really solid car I must say. Hope to meet you guys at the next gathering to pick up pointers around the MB ownership experience

:becky: Congrats Bro...hope to see you soon...enjoy your ride :car:

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Thought I'd give a quick update on my 1st week of ownership:

Mods

- tinted front windows

- HID conversion

- custom carpets

- 22x10.5, 305/40R22 Vossen wheels (on order)

- exhaust (brabus or custom supersprint, still thinking)

- paintjob (still consideration)

- fuel consumption 16l/100km

- top up 3/4 tank $177

Son loves rear entertainment with his Dinosaur train DVD

Carpool 6 of my friends to Retrolicious concert!!

Offroad at Changi with my dog - low range, locking diff, 4 inch airmatic lift rocks!!

This is all the car I will ever need...

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deus_ex71 wrote:

Thought I'd give a quick update on my 1st week of ownership:

Mods

- tinted front windows

- HID conversion

- custom carpets

- 22x10.5, 305/40R22 Vossen wheels (on order)

- exhaust (brabus or custom supersprint, still thinking)

- paintjob (still consideration)

- fuel consumption 16l/100km

- top up 3/4 tank $177

Son loves rear entertainment with his Dinosaur train DVD

Carpool 6 of my friends to Retrolicious concert!!

Offroad at Changi with my dog - low range, locking diff, 4 inch airmatic lift rocks!!

This is all the car I will ever need...

Congrats on getting your new ride!!!! :music:

Will be nice to post some pictures for us to drool please :lol:

BTW which is your Rear Seats Entertainment - RSE pic 1 or pic 2 pls?

Picture 1

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Picture 2

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