thinking of swapping the GL

[peterg1965]

The RR is not the same as a Disco so you cannot infer RR reliability from Disco data.

JD Power do not differentiate between Disco 2 and Disco 3 models, which are completely different cars. The figures for the D3 are somewhat skewed by the inclusion of the v unreliable D2. Early D3s did have issues but it now seems that they are much improved. Anyway this is a bit academic as you cannot infer anything about RR reliability from Disco data.

True, I have a relatively early D3, it has been v reliable although it has had one recall and a few minor trim/peripheral issues. Would I have another? - definately! Maybe after the GL, it will be facelifted by then. Every time I look at it, it just looks the part.

 

[Dieselman]

I saw an R class on the M6 last week. It is a BIG car! much bigger than I imagined. What seat configuration do they have?

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Depends on the version.
Standard length is 5 seats, supertanker is 7.

 

[television]

I saw an R class on the M6 last week. It is a BIG car! much bigger than I imagined. What seat configuration do they have?

As for the GL, I didn't know a revised/new model was on the cards. Mine is delivered in about 4/5 weeks. I really like the RRS, there are so many on the roads though it is not exclusive enough.

Its worth watching the video out there on the R class and the seating, very versatile

 

[BTB 500]

Depends on the version.
Standard length is 5 seats, supertanker is 7.

The LWB only got 7 seats fairly recently, it was a 6 seater before. My in-laws have a LWB R350, I think that engine (petrol V6) has been dropped now as well.

 

[hawk20]

Depends on the version.
Standard length is 5 seats, supertanker is 7.

I'm afraid that is not correct. If you go to the MB website and configure the Short Wheelbase model (SWB) you will see you can choose the 5 seater or the 7 seater version. Same on the LWB model.

Basically, they have dropped the original 6 seater design which flopped and gone for a conventional estate car lay-out. Like the E class estate it has the option of two extra seats in the luggage area -but with the avantage that they face forwards. As near as makes no difference it is becoming an S class estate.

With 7 seats there is virtually no room for luggage. More in an A class!

 

[gl boy]

I saw an R class on the M6 last week. It is a BIG car! much bigger than I imagined. What seat configuration do they have?

As for the GL, I didn't know a revised/new model was on the cards. Mine is delivered in about 4/5 weeks. I really like the RRS, there are so many on the roads though it is not exclusive enough.

wheres the info on the revised gl??????

 

[peterg1965]

wheres the info on the revised gl??????

I would have thought it was too early for a facelifted GL, it was only launched in late 06 wasn't it? So that it roughly 18 months. Starting to get impatient to get mine delivered! Currently having the adaption fitted I think. Will be taking delivery in 3/4 weeks! Can't wait!

 

[MBManInKen]

an S class estate

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