The GL-Class "None of the Charisma of the Escalade or the Gelandewagen" - Page 2

The Artist · 05-27-2006, 11:00 AM

the G class was featured in the new Xmen movie i saw yesterday.. the advertisement was so obvious..they like filmed the car for a looong time

Yannis · 05-27-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The Artist

the G class was featured in the new Xmen movie i saw yesterday.. the advertisement was so obvious..they like filmed the car for a looong time

Was the movie good? As a loyal Xmen fan i have to see it soon.

The Artist · 05-27-2006, 11:27 AM

i was dissappointed.. 1 and 2 where much better.. but all in all..it was allright..

as a fan you should see it

bum-man · 05-27-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The Artist

the G class was featured in the new Xmen movie i saw yesterday.. the advertisement was so obvious..they like filmed the car for a looong time

Isn't there a Maybach and E-class estate in the movie as well?

The Artist · 05-27-2006, 11:51 AM

didnt notice the E class estate..but Xavier rolled up in a MM62

cawimmer430 · 05-28-2006, 05:35 AM

Very little of the 4.6-liter V-8's rumblings make their way inside this unibody SUV. An estimated 0-to-60-mph time of 7.4 seconds demonstrates the 5249-pound truck's get-up-and-go, but, nevertheless, the GL feels slow-and it certainly won't get any livelier when you ask it to pull 7500 pounds, its maximum tow rating. However, a more powerful variant, the GL550, will be released in about a year if the GL450 sells well. Wisely, Mercedes plans no AMG version.

Sometimes I wonder what these guys are smoking. I can't wait to hear their review on the GL320 CDI Bluetec... *sarcasm*

Is someone really going to care about a 0-60 time when he is towing a boat? Do they really care how a fully laden GL-Class towing a boat will "handle on the track"? Furthermore, I don't see what is "so bad" about a 7.4 0-60 time. That's pretty darn good for any kind of SUV, especially a behemoth like the GL-Class. I think most GL450 buyers will be more than satisfied with the performance. And if they aren't, they can get the GL550.

IMO, the AMG GL-Class is a mistake. In these times, we need to start focusing on efficiency. And while there is a small market for an AMG GL-Class, it remains nothing more than a POINTLESS vehicle, just like the G55 AMG and ML63 AMG. If I want a sports car, I'll buy a sports car, not a heavy SUV.

Anyway, my pick of the GL bunch is the GL320 CDI hands down. Realistic everyday performance and fuel economy.

Hypersonic · 05-28-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

IMO, the AMG GL-Class is a mistake. In these times, we need to start focusing on efficiency. And while there is a small market for an AMG GL-Class, it remains nothing more than a POINTLESS vehicle, just like the G55 AMG and ML63 AMG. If I want a sports car, I'll buy a sports car, not a heavy SUV.

I agree entirely cawimmer430 ....but their is still a market for gas-guzzlers (mostly in the US) ...but with oil prices continuing to rise, eventually these types of vehicles will become rarer and rarer.

cawimmer430 · 05-28-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Roberto

I agree entirely cawimmer430 ....but their is still a market for gas-guzzlers (mostly in the US) ...but with oil prices continuing to rise, eventually these types of vehicles will become rarer and rarer.

True, Roberto, true.

I am no fan of the G55, ML63, R63 and the upcoming GL63 AMG. Fun to talk about and perhaps testdrive, but I'd never want to own one. I hate visiting the gas station every 5 minutes.

Mr. Mercedes · 05-28-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

True, Roberto, true.

I am no fan of the G55, ML63, R63 and the upcoming GL63 AMG. Fun to talk about and perhaps testdrive, but I'd never want to own one. I hate visiting the gas station every 5 minutes.

MB has no plans for an AMG.

Yannis · 05-28-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

I hate visiting the gas station every 5 minutes.

Lol.

05-27-2006, 11:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,442 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 723 Times in 454 Posts	Re: The GL-Class "None of the Charisma of the Escalade or the Gelandewagen" the G class was featured in the new Xmen movie i saw yesterday.. the advertisement was so obvious..they like filmed the car for a looong time

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cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 6,249 Thanks: 2,362 Thanked 1,733 Times in 829 Posts	Re: The GL-Class "None of the Charisma of the Escalade or the Gelandewagen" Very little of the 4.6-liter V-8's rumblings make their way inside this unibody SUV. An estimated 0-to-60-mph time of 7.4 seconds demonstrates the 5249-pound truck's get-up-and-go, but, nevertheless, the GL feels slow-and it certainly won't get any livelier when you ask it to pull 7500 pounds, its maximum tow rating. However, a more powerful variant, the GL550, will be released in about a year if the GL450 sells well. Wisely, Mercedes plans no AMG version. Sometimes I wonder what these guys are smoking. I can't wait to hear their review on the GL320 CDI Bluetec... sarcasm Is someone really going to care about a 0-60 time when he is towing a boat? Do they really care how a fully laden GL-Class towing a boat will "handle on the track"? Furthermore, I don't see what is "so bad" about a 7.4 0-60 time. That's pretty darn good for any kind of SUV, especially a behemoth like the GL-Class. I think most GL450 buyers will be more than satisfied with the performance. And if they aren't, they can get the GL550. IMO, the AMG GL-Class is a mistake. In these times, we need to start focusing on efficiency. And while there is a small market for an AMG GL-Class, it remains nothing more than a POINTLESS vehicle, just like the G55 AMG and ML63 AMG. If I want a sports car, I'll buy a sports car, not a heavy SUV. Anyway, my pick of the GL bunch is the GL320 CDI hands down. Realistic everyday performance and fuel economy.

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