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Merc1 · 08-06-2009, 08:13 PM

To be honest I was a little worried about the dubs. Giant 21 inch alloys and low profile tires seemed about the last thing Mercedes-Benz's comfortable and capable GL-series SUV needed; pointlessly expensive Beverly Hills bling that would surely prove as useful as a chandelier on the Space Shuttle.

I like the GL-series a lot. It was our 2007 Sport Utility of the Year, and deservedly so. It's the best vehicle Benz builds off the hardware that also supports the ML-class and the R-class, offering just the right mix of roomy functionality (including a third row adults can use, with seats that fold in and out of the floor at the touch of a button), confident road (and off-road) manners, and quiet Mercedes luxury.

The GL550 is the top of a three model GL range for 2010. It boasts a number of minor cosmetic tweaks, including a bolder, deeper grille and LED daylight running lamps up front, and quad exhaust outlets at the back. Under the hood is Benz's muscular and versatile 5.5-liter V-8, which develops 385hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, a useful 75 percent of which is available from just 1000rpm. And then there are those standard-issue dubs: Gorgeous five spoke AMG alloys, shod with meaty 285/40/R21 Continental Cross Contact all-season run-flat tires.

Full Story: Motor Trend - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550: Learning to Love Dubs

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HighestOfHigh · 08-06-2009, 08:36 PM

I love that truck! Rims and all! Love the dark interior with the light color wood. If I could get an S65 AMG and that car, I would be set.

Shining Star · 08-06-2009, 09:20 PM

Behold the S class of SUVs! Looks great.

08-06-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Plano, TX USA Garage: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Cabriolet Posts: 17,078 Thanks: 6,062 Thanked 10,601 Times in 4,429 Posts	Motor Trend - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550: Learning to Love Dubs To be honest I was a little worried about the dubs. Giant 21 inch alloys and low profile tires seemed about the last thing Mercedes-Benz's comfortable and capable GL-series SUV needed; pointlessly expensive Beverly Hills bling that would surely prove as useful as a chandelier on the Space Shuttle. I like the GL-series a lot. It was our 2007 Sport Utility of the Year, and deservedly so. It's the best vehicle Benz builds off the hardware that also supports the ML-class and the R-class, offering just the right mix of roomy functionality (including a third row adults can use, with seats that fold in and out of the floor at the touch of a button), confident road (and off-road) manners, and quiet Mercedes luxury. The GL550 is the top of a three model GL range for 2010. It boasts a number of minor cosmetic tweaks, including a bolder, deeper grille and LED daylight running lamps up front, and quad exhaust outlets at the back. Under the hood is Benz's muscular and versatile 5.5-liter V-8, which develops 385hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, a useful 75 percent of which is available from just 1000rpm. And then there are those standard-issue dubs: Gorgeous five spoke AMG alloys, shod with meaty 285/40/R21 Continental Cross Contact all-season run-flat tires. Full Story: Motor Trend - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550: Learning to Love Dubs M __________________ *Merc1 Allstars: SLS, SL63, S65, E63, CL63, R8 5.2, S5, LP560, LP670, M3, 550i, 750i, Mulsne, Brook, DBS, GT500, GT S, 911, X6M, Z4, VYR GS, XFR, XKR, ZR1, CC, GTI, CTSV, 458i, 599.*

08-06-2009, 09:20 PM	#3
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08-06-2009, 08:36 PM	#2
HighestOfHigh Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC Garage: 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2009 Altima, 1999 Camry Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 1,099 Thanked 2,007 Times in 1,048 Posts	I love that truck! Rims and all! Love the dark interior with the light color wood. If I could get an S65 AMG and that car, I would be set.