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GL450 vs G-Wagon
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Posted 4/23/2006 1:40 PM
Braingears
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GL450 vs G-Wagon

I test drove the GL450 for about half an hour this weekend..

Overall, I thought that it was a great vehicle. I was disappointed that they called it G-Anything.
Everything on the interior was great! The ride is better than Land Rover in a heartbeat...

  • The GL450 was very quiet
  • has good acceleration
  • has a great towing capacity
  • has a great stereo system
  • the seats were very comfortable

Although I love the ride and feel of the new GL, I still think that it's a ML on steroids and does not deserve the "G" name.
The new GL has independent suspension, and does not even have 4-Wheel Drive or Diff-Locks. It's a 4-Matic (all wheel drive). There is no low gear to switch to.

All of the bumpers are a cheap plastic. There is also no protection under the chassis. Personally, I do not believe that this vehicle could last 30 minutes in many of our off-road endeavors. You couldn't even find or attach to a recovery point.

Most stock Jeeps are going to out perform this new GL on anything off-pavement. It's a great addition to the ML family, but does not deserve the "G" name.

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Posted 4/23/2006 8:11 PM
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Re: GL450 vs G-Wagon

cool. I saw one at my dealer the other day, and I like the look of it. They only had a display model, so no test drives, and I couldn't see the interior, cuz they locked it.

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Posted 4/26/2006 5:54 AM
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RE: GL450 vs G-Wagon

Braingears - 4/23/2006 8:40 PM
The new GL has independent suspension, and does not even have 4-Wheel Drive or Diff-Locks. It's a 4-Matic (all wheel drive). There is no low gear to switch to.


These are an optional package, at least in Europe where I live.

Even with this package, I don't think it is a match for the G, but it may be better that RR.

Christian
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Posted 4/26/2006 10:38 AM
norb
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Re: GL450 vs G-Wagon

So you're saying that MB knows its target market?
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