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Title: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 13, 2014, 12:25:44 PM
Costs about $34k, the list price is about $90k new, its an 08 car. Trading in my BMW 330i, which is a shame but I needed a 7 seater and its either that or the Audi Q7. The tow bar is removable.

Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: tommywishbone on September 13, 2014, 12:27:04 PM
Hey!!  You got ripped off. The stering wheel is on the wrong side.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: DroppingPlates on September 13, 2014, 12:28:47 PM
Money can't buy taste, but I hope that you enjoy your car.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: SF1900 on September 13, 2014, 12:29:55 PM
Hey!!  You got ripped off. The stering wheel is on the wrong side.

Stole my line!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 13, 2014, 12:30:04 PM
Money can't buy taste, but I hope that you enjoy your car.

i dont know what that means. if you want a 7 seater here with boot space there are only two cars available, this and the q7. a few other 4x4s have 7 seats but no boot space when third row is up.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Skeletor on September 13, 2014, 12:32:39 PM
What made you choose the GL over the Q7?
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 13, 2014, 12:38:59 PM
tbh i would have gone for the q7 but my wife doesnt like them, just a style/ taste decision. apparently the drive in the GL is a bit better, the q7s are maybe a little cheaper, slightly larger 4.2lt engine but we wont use it off road much. i used to have an 18ft boat but not at moment, a small trailered boat is probably the most we will use the off road and towing capability for. we couldn't fit 3 child seats in the 3 series and if we have visitors the extra two seats will be useful.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: tommywishbone on September 13, 2014, 12:39:21 PM
Stole my line!  ;D ;D

 :D.  We're both genius' I just have a faster internet connection.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: DroppingPlates on September 13, 2014, 12:45:59 PM
i dont know what that means. if you want a 7 seater here with boot space there are only two cars available, this and the q7. a few other 4x4s have 7 seats but no boot space when third row is up.

7 seats? Do you have 5 kids or 6 partners?
A Mercedes simply isn't my taste, but yeah, you can def rely on them.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 13, 2014, 12:47:30 PM
7 seats? Do you have 5 kids or 6 partners?
A Mercedes simply isn't my taste, but yeah, you can def rely on them.

3 kids but wife if from abroad and preferred the extra row. would have bought an x5 i think if i had just wanted 5 seats.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: calfzilla on September 13, 2014, 12:49:15 PM
Stole my line!  ;D ;D

X3
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: DroppingPlates on September 13, 2014, 12:55:02 PM
3 kids but wife if from abroad and preferred the extra row. would have bought an x5 i think if i had just wanted 5 seats.

I just did a Google search (https://www.google.com/search?q=7+seater+cars&safe=off&client=ubuntu&hs=wSa&channel=fs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=sp8UVPXbK5Tn7AbmxoCYCA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=802) and found out that it's pretty hard to design a 7-seater that looks good from the outside as well. If money wasn't a problem, then I would choose this RR.

(http://cdn.carbuyer.co.uk/sites/carbuyer_d7/files/jato_uploaded/range-rover-sport.jpg)
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Coach is Back! on September 13, 2014, 01:03:10 PM
Hey!!  You got ripped off. The stering wheel is on the wrong side.

Haha, beat me too it. lol
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Coach is Back! on September 13, 2014, 01:04:22 PM
Costs about $34k, the list price is about $90k new, its an 08 car. Trading in my BMW 330i, which is a shame but I needed a 7 seater and its either that or the Audi Q7. The tow bar is removable.




Are you dyslexic?
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: anabolichalo on September 13, 2014, 01:10:26 PM
epic

you gonna get the young babes for sure


 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: mr.turbo on September 13, 2014, 01:17:16 PM
(http://www.productioncars.com/send_file.php/chevy_caprice_wagon_woody_1992.jpg)
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: elfX on September 13, 2014, 01:24:04 PM
how much gas it consumes?
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Var City on September 13, 2014, 01:38:20 PM
Oh brother

For 34 k get a Benz that's classy like a used low mileage E wagon

No offense but I really dislike this whip

I have 3 cars presently (all bought in cash before anyone says lease )

A 2014 Porsche cayman S modified in many ways, mainly an additional 100hp
Murdered out. Black everything including 20 tints. Didn't switch rims. Bought it custom and new so I ordered what I wanted ( stick )

Used 2012 x5m. No mods. (Auto)

Used Saab 2006 93 aero wagon heavily modified  (stick)

Yeah we're in different money situation I guess but my Saab wagon id take ANY day pver what u just bought and it's just as comfortable and roomy and more engineered and better looking and half the cost

Obviously the x5m and cayman S are very different stories

Ps fuck 911s

With mods my cayman S cost more than a mid 911 and I wanted that because of chassis and the engine placement etc
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 13, 2014, 01:38:44 PM
how much gas it consumes?

quite a lot for a european car
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: anabolichalo on September 13, 2014, 01:39:58 PM
I just did a Google search (https://www.google.com/search?q=7+seater+cars&safe=off&client=ubuntu&hs=wSa&channel=fs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=sp8UVPXbK5Tn7AbmxoCYCA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=802) and found out that it's pretty hard to design a 7-seater that looks good from the outside as well. If money wasn't a problem, then I would choose this RR.

(http://cdn.carbuyer.co.uk/sites/carbuyer_d7/files/jato_uploaded/range-rover-sport.jpg)
finally coming to terms with the reality lack of money is your problem ???
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 13, 2014, 01:41:07 PM
Oh brother

For 34 k get a Benz that's classy like a used low mileage E wagon

No offense but I really dislike this whip

I have 3 cars presently (all bought in cash before anyone says lease )

A 2014 Porsche cayman S modified in many ways, mainly an additional 100hp
Murdered out. Black everything including 20 tints. Didn't switch rims. Bought it custom and new so I ordered what I wanted ( stick )

Used 2012 x5m. No mods. (Auto)

Used Saab 2006 93 aero wagon heavily modified  (stick)

Yeah we're in different money situation I guess but my Saab wagon id take ANY day pver what u just bought and it's just as comfortable and roomy and more engineered and better looking and half the cost

Obviously the x5m and cayman S are very different stories

Ps fuck 911s

With mods my cayman S cost more than a mid 911 and I wanted that because of chassis and the engine placement etc


interesting. i know someone who has six porsches, including classics he races, he bought an option on the cayman when it was launched, tests it and gave up the option, lol.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: DroppingPlates on September 13, 2014, 01:45:27 PM
finally coming to terms with the reality lack of money is your problem ???

No, it isn't a problem since I feel no need to buy a 7-seater.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Howard on September 13, 2014, 01:48:30 PM
No, it isn't a problem since I feel no need to buy a 7-seater.

In USMC bootcamp we had to use an open 7 seat row of toilets...true
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: DroppingPlates on September 13, 2014, 01:51:28 PM
In USMC bootcamp we had to use an open 7 seat row of toilets...true

LOL, that's hardcore!
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Parker on September 13, 2014, 02:09:15 PM
I just did a Google search (https://www.google.com/search?q=7+seater+cars&safe=off&client=ubuntu&hs=wSa&channel=fs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=sp8UVPXbK5Tn7AbmxoCYCA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=802) and found out that it's pretty hard to design a 7-seater that looks good from the outside as well. If money wasn't a problem, then I would choose this RR.

(http://cdn.carbuyer.co.uk/sites/carbuyer_d7/files/jato_uploaded/range-rover-sport.jpg)
And have that RR in the shop?
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Howard on September 13, 2014, 02:11:41 PM
LOL, that's hardcore!
Siempre Fi  ;D
check out " Full Metal Jacket "
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Var City on September 13, 2014, 03:18:37 PM
oh interesting points here. you all clearly have a college education and pulchritudinous investment portfolios. i can tell by your writing. it's kind of like how the eyes are a window into the soul; writing is the window into ones IQ.

but  nothing to worry about, you guys all clearly aren't guilty of being  wanted butt drillers
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Irongrip400 on September 13, 2014, 03:29:18 PM
i dont know what that means. if you want a 7 seater here with boot space there are only two cars available, this and the q7. a few other 4x4s have 7 seats but no boot space when third row is up.

Get a fucking suburban.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: DroppingPlates on September 13, 2014, 03:49:17 PM
And have that RR in the shop?

I actually prefer the RR Defender, esp those old versions with diamond plates.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Bevo on September 13, 2014, 07:18:19 PM
Oh brother

For 34 k get a Benz that's classy like a used low mileage E wagon

No offense but I really dislike this whip

I have 3 cars presently (all bought in cash before anyone says lease )

A 2014 Porsche cayman S modified in many ways, mainly an additional 100hp
Murdered out. Black everything including 20 tints. Didn't switch rims. Bought it custom and new so I ordered what I wanted ( stick )

Used 2012 x5m. No mods. (Auto)

Used Saab 2006 93 aero wagon heavily modified  (stick)

Yeah we're in different money situation I guess but my Saab wagon id take ANY day pver what u just bought and it's just as comfortable and roomy and more engineered and better looking and half the cost

Obviously the x5m and cayman S are very different stories

Ps fuck 911s

With mods my cayman S cost more than a mid 911 and I wanted that because of chassis and the engine placement etc


Should have went baller status and bought a 991 gt3 or a 997 gt3 RS 4.0 :D
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: mr.turbo on September 13, 2014, 07:44:30 PM
prefer one of these

(http://letchildrenplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/stationwagon.jpg)
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Rammstein on September 14, 2014, 07:35:28 PM
How do you like the Mercedes navigation system?
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: ESFitness on September 14, 2014, 08:24:05 PM
I just did a Google search (https://www.google.com/search?q=7+seater+cars&safe=off&client=ubuntu&hs=wSa&channel=fs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=sp8UVPXbK5Tn7AbmxoCYCA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=802) and found out that it's pretty hard to design a 7-seater that looks good from the outside as well. If money wasn't a problem, then I would choose this RR.

(http://cdn.carbuyer.co.uk/sites/carbuyer_d7/files/jato_uploaded/range-rover-sport.jpg)

range rover sport seats 7, but the full size range rover only seats 5.

$30k for an 08 GL420 ain't bad. I like the GL's, especially the '12 and up... I *think* 2012's can be had in the $30k range, been a while since I checked.

people complain about Mercedes, but shit, at least you'll walk away from the accident... $700/yr in maintnce is a decent trade off for surviving a car accident.

besides, how many 'wealthy people', presidents, executives, government officials, etc... do you see driving Audi's or BMW's? ZERO... EVER. lol... it's ALWAYS a Mercedes. Welcome to the club.  ;)
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Bindare_Dundat on September 15, 2014, 02:11:28 AM
So you let your wife dictate the kind of automobile you can buy? That was your first and biggest mistake.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 19, 2014, 02:10:13 PM
I used to have an 18 foot boat with a 115hp outboard at the back. That felt more responsive than the gl. The gl drives like a boat with a fan under it. However once you accept it's not a sports car and just roll in it it's pretty comfortable. It looks like a tank with black paint, chrome, and tinted windows. I have done about 200kms so far and the fuel economy looks better than the 330i. It has tiptronic but I need to work out where the torque is with the turbo. Only does 5000revs. The auto gear changes seem to be about 1500 unless you floor it.

As Esf said this car is coming out on top in most non lorry accidents. What is the value of that when you have kids? My full intention is to get a two seater for myself. 

On the way up to my parents house we were stuck in traffic in north end row and some Hebrew thumbed me up on the car. Then walked in front of it and the accident warning sound when off and he jumped.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 19, 2014, 02:12:23 PM
My old boss has a Macan coming but he just has one live at home kid
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 19, 2014, 02:13:26 PM
How do you like the Mercedes navigation system?

In a word no. The Idrive on the BMW was far better.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Natural Man on September 19, 2014, 02:14:42 PM
Costs about $34k, the list price is about $90k new, its an 08 car. Trading in my BMW 330i, which is a shame but I needed a 7 seater and its either that or the Audi Q7. The tow bar is removable.


soooo.... you have a small dick?
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 19, 2014, 02:16:53 PM
soooo.... you have a small dick?

So you have a Hyundai?
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: HonestBob on September 19, 2014, 02:22:02 PM
Sooo much jealousy and transparent oneupmanship in this thread.

 
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 19, 2014, 02:23:28 PM
The reverse parktronic is almost useless as well.
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: ESFitness on September 19, 2014, 02:27:20 PM
In a word no. The Idrive on the BMW was far better.

command still sucks in 2013 models.

Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: denarii on September 19, 2014, 02:34:13 PM
If you have the money for a new one is it amg or custom? If not why not buy a used one of the aforementioned?
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Kim Jong Bob on September 19, 2014, 10:18:13 PM
So you have a Hyundai?
haha powned
Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Rammstein on September 19, 2014, 10:38:17 PM
In a word no. The Idrive on the BMW was far better.

That's the reason which makes me not want to buy a Mercedes.

Title: Re: Bought a Mercedes GL420 today
Post by: Mawse on September 19, 2014, 11:22:41 PM
My old boss has a Macan coming but he just has one live at home kid

Maccan is fun to drive, a lot more so than the SQ5.. Looked at one for the wife but then the reality of Bay Area mortgage payments killed that idea

But ffs you live in Europe and have access to the rs6 avant, so why get a dumpy, American market SUV ?