2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Review
Last year, Mercedes-Benz introduced the seven-seat GL-Class, an SUV that will inevitably find its way into the sort of neighborhoods where one Banana Republic just isn't enough. For 2008, Mercedes has added a rip-roaring GL550, whose steep price tag moves the lineup (which also includes the GL450 and diesel GL320 CDI) into Range Rover territory.
I spent a week ripping and roaring in a GL550, and my conclusions are mixed. The SUV's inconsistent acceleration obstructs an otherwise impressive driving experience, and issues with visibility and control usability sour the well-tailored cabin. Most troubling, though, is the GL's poor reliability record, which is tempered only by the fact that its competitors don't fare much better. The Benz has enough strengths that it might prove a worthy family-hauler, but be sure to consider its limitations before you buy.
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Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions
Shift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R ...
Cordless headphones for the front passenger
There are different cordless headphones for
the front passenger and the rear
compartment.
The cordless headphones for the front
passenger can be identified by SPLITVIEW
symbol 1 on the head ...
Problems with Night View Assist Plus
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The picture quality of Night View Assist Plus has
deteriorated.
The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield.
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