Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

Interesting change Jack.

My uncle recently got his ML320 CDi and he's really enjoyed it. I have yet to have a ride in it, but my uncle also owns a W211 E500 4Matic. He says the difference between the two vehicles and how they operate really is night and day.

The E500 feels like a sports car in comparison to the low revving ML. One question, why did you go with the GL, rather than the ML? More space, exterior styling?

Originally Posted by Mirage77

Oh and I forgot to mention Jack, way to go in getting the diesel.

Originally Posted by ALI

Well , Im kinda speechless here ...LOL..... What can I say Navada ?? It's still a benz to benz merge , and that I love ...LOL , but why not do like me ? own both at the same time !!

It's been a privilage being a Benz owner all these years .... I had an E55 , traded it for another E55 with panorama and fully loaded , alongside I bought the CL65 , sold the CL65 and traded the E55 for the CLS55 , then alongside the CLS55 I grabbed a ML350 , then I got the E63 , got rid of the CLS55 two months after that and traded the ML350 for the ML63 ........

E63 and ML63 are my current cars ...HEHE ...Ive settled down finally !! Ive had the C230 as loaner many times , so Ill scratch that out aswell .... Havent owned a CLK , SL , SLK , or S class ...... But im not planning to go there either ... I dont like roadsters or big body sedans ...

Originally Posted by NevadaJack

One car at my age is more than enough ALI...the days of 2 or 3 cars in the garage are gone...:-) You sound like me though...my wife bless her sole never knew when I would get the urge for another car.

Have fun with all those wheels...

Originally Posted by NevadaJack

Well the cat is out of the bag guys...I will be giving up my S550 for a new GL320CDI. Here is what I posted on MBWorld a short time ago:

I had not intended to announce this decision until I had a formal agreement with Greg at Westminster MB in Denver. But I have decided to shift gears and get into a GL320CDI (X164.)

Reason is very simple...I want to do some traveling in the west and many roads are gravel or two lane secondary roads which is not the best situation for a S550. In addition, my wife and I had owned wagon/diesel combos from MB before and I had a desired to get back into one. She is not here to experience either the S or the GL but would certainly approve...she loved the diesel wagons.

The GL as I said will be the diesel model in Obsidian Black with Ash Leather and all the options except for the RSE, hitch and heated seats. Build will be late March or early April with delivery in late April.

The S550 is absolutely the best MB I have owned since I started buying them in the mid-70's. I will miss some of the goodies and the ABC ride but test driving the GL450, I found the ride to be more car-like than SUV-like. 18 months of driving the S Class (W220 and W221) had been a pleasure and I look forward to my trips in the GL.

No groans or how could you remarks. Understand I like MB and want to experience all the models I can. Keep in mind I have not had a CLS, a CL or a Maybach....yet....

Originally Posted by NevadaJack

My diesel love goes back to my 1980 240D. Had several wagons with diesel and always loved them. This new CDI should be a blast after that 64HP 240D...:-)

Originally Posted by NevadaJack

I tried the ML but the looks (rear end) is too abbreviated and there were limitations on the options. I test drove the GL and was impressed with the ride...it's not a S Class with ABC but it rode like a car, not a truck. I had MB wagons (diesels and gas) in the past and wanted more room in the rear...not seats but general space. It's only 3" shorter than my S.