The New GL-class.....Yes or No!

HighestOfHigh · 12-09-2005, 01:02 PM

I'm not really suppose to be here, but when a new Benz comes out it commands my attention.

Anyhow, what are your thoughts on the new G-class? Is it a winner or a loser in your book? Did Mercedes-Benz do the right thing?

bum-man · 12-09-2005, 01:11 PM

Hey HOH!

Personally, there are a few aspects I don't care for namely the ML interior. Other than that I think people in the States will eat it up.

Centurion · 12-09-2005, 02:01 PM

Wohooo HOH is great. It's great to see you on board mate

I voted for "It's okay". The design isn't ground breaking and the interior design could ahve been more distinctive but overall it's attractive long distance SUV. Hopefully the AMG version will appear on the next within the next 2 months.

warot · 12-09-2005, 02:07 PM

Some good some bad is a very appropriate answer.

Alx · 12-09-2005, 02:08 PM

HOH... welcome back...

Its okay in dark colors, interior could have been better. Other than that its a big Gr.Cherokee.

siko · 12-09-2005, 02:38 PM

Hey... another familiar face returns... sup HoH!?

450SEL6.9 · 12-09-2005, 07:11 PM

Looks like every other similar sized SUV on the road so I checked the last choice on hte poll. It's a GL-class not G since it's not a replacement for the venerable old G-Wagen.

SDNR · 12-09-2005, 07:40 PM

Hello HOH - It's Rnds here!

Glad to see you're still around HOH

- it's been quiet without you.

I think the GL was intended to replace the G but DCX have decided to keep the old truck going while demand is still there for it.

It reminds me a bit of when Nikon brought out there F4 SLR camera in 1989, they continued to produce it's predecessor, the F3, which was launched in 1980 - and even after the F4 was replaced by the F5, strong demand for the F3 kept it in production up until only a couple of years ago.

Nikon F3 (this is F3T model, made from titanium) Anybody who knows a bit about 35mm photographic equipment considers it a true classic - just like the G class - demand for it kept it in production, even when it was a technical dinosaur.

Audi4Life · 12-09-2005, 08:22 PM

I loved the rugged looks of the old G-class......some good some bad...

audi_rudy · 12-09-2005, 08:31 PM

i had a thing for the g class the looks just make your head turn every time you see one just because theres nothin really like it being made today. plus you can go anywhere in it in total comfort

View Poll Results: Good Job on the G-class?
Oh my goodness yes!	15	22.73%
It's Okay!	25	37.88%
Some good some bad...	14	21.21%
I completely hate every bit of it!	12	18.18%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2005, 01:02 PM	#1
HighestOfHigh Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 529 Thanks: 33 Thanked 83 Times in 49 Posts	The New GL-class.....Yes or No! I'm not really suppose to be here, but when a new Benz comes out it commands my attention. Anyhow, what are your thoughts on the new G-class? Is it a winner or a loser in your book? Did Mercedes-Benz do the right thing? Last edited by HighestOfHigh; 12-15-2005 at 10:59 AM..

12-09-2005, 01:11 PM	#2
bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 104 Thanked 129 Times in 92 Posts	Re: The New G-class.....Yes or No! Hey HOH! Personally, there are a few aspects I don't care for namely the ML interior. Other than that I think people in the States will eat it up.

12-09-2005, 02:01 PM	#3
Centurion Jetsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,202 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 1,507 Times in 805 Posts	Re: The New G-class.....Yes or No! Wohooo HOH is great. It's great to see you on board mate I voted for "It's okay". The design isn't ground breaking and the interior design could ahve been more distinctive but overall it's attractive long distance SUV. Hopefully the AMG version will appear on the next within the next 2 months.

12-09-2005, 02:07 PM	#4
warot Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,572 Thanks: 53 Thanked 175 Times in 90 Posts	Re: The New G-class.....Yes or No! Some good some bad is a very appropriate answer.

12-09-2005, 02:08 PM	#5
Alx Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: --Poconos, PA.-- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 6,012 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 662 Times in 316 Posts	Re: The New G-class.....Yes or No! HOH... welcome back... Its okay in dark colors, interior could have been better. Other than that its a big Gr.Cherokee.

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siko Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 4,577 Thanks: 1,655 Thanked 1,573 Times in 736 Posts	Re: The New G-class.....Yes or No! Hey... another familiar face returns... sup HoH!?

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450SEL6.9 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 172 Thanked 108 Times in 95 Posts	Re: The New G-class.....Yes or No! Looks like every other similar sized SUV on the road so I checked the last choice on hte poll. It's a GL-class not G since it's not a replacement for the venerable old G-Wagen.

12-09-2005, 07:40 PM	#8
SDNR Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,985 Thanks: 1,319 Thanked 870 Times in 534 Posts	Re: The New G-class.....Yes or No! Hello HOH - It's Rnds here! Glad to see you're still around HOH - it's been quiet without you. I think the GL was intended to replace the G but DCX have decided to keep the old truck going while demand is still there for it. It reminds me a bit of when Nikon brought out there F4 SLR camera in 1989, they continued to produce it's predecessor, the F3, which was launched in 1980 - and even after the F4 was replaced by the F5, strong demand for the F3 kept it in production up until only a couple of years ago. Nikon F3 (this is F3T model, made from titanium) Anybody who knows a bit about 35mm photographic equipment considers it a true classic - just like the G class - demand for it kept it in production, even when it was a technical dinosaur. Last edited by SDNR; 12-11-2005 at 04:05 PM..

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12-09-2005, 08:31 PM	#10
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