This New Mercedes GLS is Over 10X The Cost of an Old One...Is the Extra Expense Worth It?

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@TFLcar 11 ай бұрын

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@anthonykiedis1765 11 ай бұрын

That $8,000 Mercedes is going to turn into a $40,000 Mercedes real fast 😂

@airborneranger-ret 8 ай бұрын

lol

@admir83 5 ай бұрын

He fails to mention that old GL was very very comfortable when it was new...

@megar_potato859 10 ай бұрын

Had a 2007 Mercedes GL450 for a while a couple years back. Had a lot of really huge advantages as well as disadvantages. For one, the interior was awesome, it's hard to believe it came from 2006-2007 to be honest. High quality materials that held up even after I believe what was around 15 years. The engine was great, powerful for its time, sounded good, and only really started to have issues near the end of its lifespan. The vehicle aged really well for a car from the 00's in my opinion, I mean compare its looks to some American brand cars from the same time period. There were also lot of features that were way ahead of its time, such as air suspension, unibody SUV, assisted cruise control, assisted parallel parking, etc. However, its reliability was subpar and when something did break it was very expensive. The air suspension system was clearly in its early stages as the first gen GL450 air ride bags were prone to malfunctioning, leaking, and literally exploding. An air bag in the rear violently exploded after overfilling, and one in the front developed a leak. The engine also eventually started misfiring in one of its cylinders. It managed to last to 180k miles, which I suppose overall is quite good for a Mercedes from the 2000's. It was still a good experience driving it though, and I do quite miss the car though even to this day.

@MakeAlbaniaGreat Ай бұрын

What are you blufing about the gl is not 2000s mercedes . That trophy is held by w163 ML the gl came to market in 2006 until 2012 called x164 selling aside the w164 ML.

@megar_potato859 Ай бұрын

@@MakeAlbaniaGreat 2007 is indeed within the 2000's (year 2000-2009) We also had a 1999 ML350 and a 2001 ML250 too. Not sure if that was the exact name of the models but the 1999 had a V6 and the 2001 and an i4.

@sciencedaan11 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 GL450 and I am in the 8th year of owning it. Bought it used because of the third row which is pretty roomy. It costs a little to maintain but it runs good and material is excellent. This video was a good therapy for me.

@airborneranger-ret 8 ай бұрын

2007 GL450. Now 164k.Everyting works, Loads of room in the 3 rows of seats. Replaced front air shocks, repainted left rear fender (clearcoat was coming off) and the occasional light bulb. Looks great, pleasure to drive. I use liqui-moly in the engine coolant and oil (just me). Highly recommend Michelin tires.

@sharmon40 11 ай бұрын

Tommy I prefer the older styling on the GLS.

@kevin9c1 11 ай бұрын

Actually that M273 is a 4.7L. 4,663 cc. The 550 would have gotten the 5.5L version of the engine. As far as I know, this X164 GL is the only US market vehicle to ever get the smaller M273. Everything else was only available as a 550 (I guess I'm referring to the E-class and S-class).

@BassyMorana 11 ай бұрын

Love the aerial drone shots. It looks like you're on the surface of the moon with all the groundhog mounds and holes😂!

@fredrickblanco4798 2 ай бұрын

@TFLcar I have a 08 gl320 cdi with 267k miles and I love it. If maintained they just keep going

@bluceree7312 11 ай бұрын

"So your kids can smoke." 😂😂🤣

@jstitan2972 11 ай бұрын

I dig the GL450, I'd rather have it then the new one

@mcnuggetapple 11 ай бұрын

All of the accessory belts inside the engine ? 👀👀👀👀👀🙈🙈🙈🙈 hell nahhh

@kevonwalker8392 11 ай бұрын

He’ll naw inside the engine

@thomasjrinnus9935 11 ай бұрын

He meant there's no belts driving the accessories. They're electric motors.

@scottrumple845 11 ай бұрын

“A nice little cubby so your kids can smoke” 😂

@admranger 11 ай бұрын

I can see Tommy trying to figure out how he can keep the older Mercedes and his LR3. Fuzzy logic button engaged. I'd replace that center screen on the old Mercedes with a CarPlay compatible one after all maintenance is caught up on.

@hedydd2 11 ай бұрын

A friend had two of the old model but in the UK they had the 3.0 V6 diesel engines. Certainly the older one, which must be over ten years old by now, had the off-road package. That was a GL of course, not GLS and am pretty sure the newer one was also the last of GL, which would be five years old or more by now, had it too. He changed it last year when the suspension played up by randomly raising to the high level at 70mph and dealer unable to replicate or repair. The earlier one started blowing suspension airbags at about 50,000 miles and after a massive charge for replacement he then bought the parts and fitted airbags himself. He now has a BMW X7

@kevin9c1 11 ай бұрын

Before you conclude that the X167 has no interesting off road chops, you need to find one with the E-ACTIVE body control suspension. It has individual wheel height control, and can actually adapt to uneven terrain as you drive. Many videos on youtube.

@ryzen397 11 ай бұрын

incorporated inside the motor sounds like super expensive repairs

@linard76 10 ай бұрын

He meant all the accessories are now electrically driven so there are no belts. This has proven to be quite reliable.

@vergess 11 ай бұрын

Actually tires are not that big on this example... I think in Europe the standard for this GLS is 315-335 tire on a 22-23 inch wheels. It is needed because it certainly will be doing 120mph on a cruise control all day long on an autobahn. With the car weighing 2,5 tons... it sounds reasonable.

@RichardVac 11 ай бұрын

We will have to see how the off-road fun will play with reliability, I definitely want to see more videos

@AnyManProjects 9 ай бұрын

Our 2010 GL450 has been rock solid reliable, and still drives and looks near new @ 166k miles. It has reclining rear seats too, just not power :D

@thomasm.7058 16 күн бұрын

Your challenge Tommy: Almost all GL-Class cars to sell right now in Germany have that low range transfer case and the lockers... What a shame that you cannot find one in the US...

@SuperSnakePlissken 11 ай бұрын

Buying a used Mercedes is like buying an old grenade. You have no clue when it is going to explode and how much the damage is going to be.

@alexzee4564 11 ай бұрын

Isn't every new Mercedes 10 times the cost of the old one within a few years lol.

@BentonL Ай бұрын

Not sure if mine is what you call off-road. It dont not have the dials. Mine just 3 buttons. One to lift it or back to normal. and the button for decent and climb. Now I see you put your in neutral I am gonna test this again. I was playing in some sugar sand with it and the traction control seems to really get it through. I got my 2007 for $2300 and it cost me about 6k in parts to get it kind of right. No where near as nice as yours.

@dcfgarage 11 ай бұрын

Small correction guys... the M256 engine is actually twin charged. It has an electric supercharger on the cold side that creates 9psi of boost instantly.

@P6tu 11 ай бұрын

The new GLS with offroad enhancment package does have actually all the offroad equipment as the old one - that includes LR and locking differentials. So comparing the GL with Offroad package with a GLS without one isn't exactly "apples to apoles" comparison...

@TFLtruck 11 ай бұрын

Not in the US…

@SURENITY 10 ай бұрын

I prefer the old! It looks so elegant and masculine. 👍🏽

@Stuka87 11 ай бұрын

This has been a cool series :)

@Rick2010100 10 ай бұрын

The A, B, C, E, S is a reference to the A-Class, to S-Class. The former M (ML) is now GLE and the GL is GLS. There is no D-Class as it might be confused with Diesel.

@videowsatcher 11 ай бұрын

have they moved the placement of the battery from beneath the floor? I wonder how the current GLS with the off road pack would compare offroad, noting it doesn't have any locking diffs nor do I believe low range but has various tech to make up at least part of the difference

@TheRasterman1 12 күн бұрын

I have the Ml420cdi 08 on lowering springs and I love her🎉❤

@larryk731 11 ай бұрын

love the sarcasm at 14:07

@josedealbuquerquejr.941 7 ай бұрын

The around 20k usd 2016 GLS 450 would be the best option, looks great, has an amazing price and has updated infotainment

@phillippereira6468 11 ай бұрын

Neither are worth any of the expense

@erich.4305 11 ай бұрын

how many miles are on the 08 that you have here? Did you get an exceptional deal on the 08 or is what you paid a typical price?

@florianbrammer9951 11 ай бұрын

''a nice little cubby so your kids can smoke'' omg XD

@MachoCool558 11 ай бұрын

The digital screen on the 2024 looks dated with the huge bezel, and graphics which look more like a video game than an instrument cluster. Fun video, thank you.

@CarGeek360 11 ай бұрын

Great video but I find it funny that Tommy called the new GLS reliable towards the end, I mean it probs is compared to the old GL but compared to most other cars it's very unreliable. I personally wouldn't buy either car but I love watching videos on both fs, especially the old one.

@rhadoo14 26 күн бұрын

Hey, what's the size on the GL's tires? Seems about perfect

@joemattes8389 11 ай бұрын

I enjoy the old vs new comparison.

@stevekniess3665 11 ай бұрын

From the last video very complicated mechanically for your average owner. I don't think I would by a used one and would not buy the new one. Lexus? Lol

@stevekniess3665 11 ай бұрын

@bogdanisari4365 10 ай бұрын

If I'm paying a premium why do I get ads, Morgan scamming, Patreon. All of this in 5 minutes

@IKhanNot 9 ай бұрын

14:05 "A nice little cubby so your kids can smoke". Sold me on that one.

@fcg243 10 ай бұрын

When I see people driving Mercedes SUVs (newer and older) like these two things pop up: 1) Insane maintenance and repair costs. 2) Low balance savings and 401k . 😭

@estebansouki7203 10 ай бұрын

I currently live in spain.. and ALL the gl's that are for sale have that offroad package... I'm guessing it came standard in europe? 🤷‍♂ Never gave this suv a second look until this video series ...

@christianmatejka4168 11 ай бұрын

What is the tire size of the AT tires on the old GL?

@richfarfugnuven6308 11 ай бұрын

I think i would rather have a Yukon Denali with the 6.2L than this. It doesn't have the cache of the MB name, but it is bigger and can tow better.

@RollinMcCoalerson-eh7fn 4 ай бұрын

Driven both. GLS handles like a chubby girl, but the Yukon handles like a ‘bout to pop preggo with two-bun pickninnys.

@thethomasj1795 11 ай бұрын

There are a few things I don't like about my GL550 The 21-inch wheels are not necessary. I'd rather have a smaller wheel and a better off-road/all-season tire. Mine has a beige interior. It's not worn, or ripped or anything like that. It's just difficult to maintain and doesn't age as well as black. if my truck had a black interior it would be perfect. The cargo nets behind the front seats are horrible. I understand why MB put them in. They are meant to be utilitarian storage for wet items, a bottle of water etc. The reality is that when you have little kids sitting in a car seat they kick the back of the seat and tear the nets with their shoes by pulling on them. I would love to replace my nets with solid pockets like my S550 has. my 2011 GL has a different center stack. The radio and climate control are different. Mine doesn't have a digital display. I think that setup was optional on mine. Mine does have a rear entertainment system that is different from 2009, and I have heated rear seats. The GLs have two USB ports. One is in the glove compartment, and the other is in the passenger side wheel well against the center stack. The GL550 has 54 more horsepower and more torque than the 450 and believe me you know it's there. It's so powerful off the line that there is torque steer. My wife loves driving it, and drives into Manhattan 3 to 4 days a week. She says it's a solid like a tank. I just wish her and the kids took better care of it. I am embarrassed when I go to the car wash. It's not a bad car, it does what it's supposed to do and can do a lot more if needed. Just knowing I could take it off-roading, or tow 7500 pounds with confidence is an added bonus.

@JeanKader-k7s 4 ай бұрын

I had an apple this morning

@commodoreras 2 ай бұрын

After owning a silver 2011 450 for 8 years, in 2021, wife got involved in an accident with the GL and my 2 year old daughter was also in the car, I decided to replace it with the same thing again, because that car took it like a champ and they both walked out without a scratch. Late model Chevy Impala was like a smashed coke can and GL was still able to drive, of course the insurance totaled it… I searched and shopped for an X166 this time but neither of us liked the way they handled, also I was aware of the engine problems in the year range we were looking at. Decided to stay with X164 and I searched for a black on black low mileage 550 for 4 months and finally located a 2012 550 in Portland. Flew there after the vehicle passed the pre purchase inspection and drove it back to Colorado I agree with everything you said about the 550, kids love the rear entertainment system but constantly kicking the front seats and ruining the storage nets. Black interior is nice but hard to keep it clean with kids. I have a dislike for ACs running too long, gives me headache, only turn it on when it’s 90 or 95 out there. Especially these days temperature around 75-85, I tilt the sunroof, open the rear wings and push on the cooled seats and OMG, I’m in heaven. Love those cooled seats, my W212 doesn’t have them unfortunately. Despite the common belief, X164 is actually a really solid car and affordable to own, especially if you turn your own wrench. After 3 years of ownership on this 550, I spent only $1200 for an unpredicted repair. It was the AC compressor 2 days before we go to a 800 mile trip in July, I did not have the time to order and wait for the parts and work on it, took it to my indie and they got it the next day. I changed all the fluids, including transmission fluid, all filters, spark plugs, belts and a couple light bulbs, that’s it.

@Puremixdjtv 2 ай бұрын

@@commodoreras I too own a 2012 black on tan Gl550 and it has been very reliable, just typical maintenance and of course the suspension air bags, which have all been replaced. I have about 165k and have owned it since 2017. The engine has been solid and the ride is buttery smooth! I think I may have spent about 7k in total for maintenance in my 7years of ownership. If you're a DIY person, you can save a lot of money!

@d.b.cooper6112 11 ай бұрын

GL isn't the "root 4" underdog the Touarag was. It is a killer deal though.

@mikefoehr235 11 ай бұрын

One advantage this MB has over my Tundra is a rear locker...then advantages vaporize.

@StopTeoriomSpiskowym 10 ай бұрын

that old version after full repair cost almost 50 or 90k?

@joshc606 11 ай бұрын

I kinda want one now…never will but would like to.

@IKnewMickey 10 ай бұрын

The old Merc looks better. I don't need cohesive.

@LOLAtheDESTROYER 11 ай бұрын

I miss when y’all actually gave good reviews and didn’t comment on stupid stuff. It used to be facts. Now it’s commenting on something with a sport package having wide tires. 😂

@johnsmith-gt3po 11 ай бұрын

Everything incorporated inside the engine? That's doesn't sound great for long term ownership. Maintenance/repair will be very expensive. 🤔

@linard76 10 ай бұрын

He meant all the accessories are now electrically driven so there are no belts. This has proven to be quite reliable.

@Hiluxtaco 10 ай бұрын

Actually the older GLS is not a bad looking German SUV...

@IKnewMickey 10 ай бұрын

It is. The new one looks like when your dog hangs his head out the window and the breeze is flapping his jowles.

@Hiluxtaco 10 ай бұрын

@@IKnewMickey 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ruicvt 10 ай бұрын

How do you know the new one is more reliable in the long term? 🤔

@MrBobbo18 9 ай бұрын

Men like edges and chrome accents. Ladies like New shiny designs that match their friends.

@RollinMcCoalerson-eh7fn 4 ай бұрын

In other news: *I FINALLY POOPED TODAY!!!!!!!* Been feelin like a preggo with a pickninny, FINALLY dropped it off at the pool!

@markspence3750 11 ай бұрын

Please compare it to my 2006 VW Touareg V8 with air suspension for $6,000 and 120k miles.

@Pinzpilot101 11 ай бұрын

It should be said that the wheels on a UNIMOG...are only 20 inch??

@gaptaxi 4 ай бұрын

GL S, because the wanted an S-Class SUV.....Easy!

@JarmelSingsKaraoke 11 ай бұрын

Good JOB Tommy....

@patro9555 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2014 porsche cayenne diesel. Maybe you should buy it and put it to test…😁

@keithnewton8981 11 ай бұрын

What do you mean package . Gls comes in trim level Starts with Amg line plus Business class AMG Maybach Non come with those old GLE wheels they are so 2018 design. Now stop, this is not a cross over it suv you want cross over model buy R class that was cuv version This was a 7 seat suv like the GLE.

@scottyellis3442 11 ай бұрын

I always heard the older one was very unreliable, but that's just hearsay.

@jameskennedy673 11 ай бұрын

I like the old one better. People who buy the new one have more dollars than sense (common).

@w5glsgary919 11 ай бұрын

Good luck getting parts

@shallikin 11 ай бұрын

I had a GL350BT and it was great until the warranty ran out. It did have "niggles" here and there but once the warranty ended....OMG, the worst Mercedes ever!!!! Suspension, sensors, sensors, sensors, engine lights like a Christmas tree and on and on. Final straw was the rear tailgate wiper motor and new injectors required at the same time. The mechanic must have loved the thought of my car coming in. And it wasn't even high mileage! I drove as fast as I could to a new car dealer and traded it in. Even though they offered me peanuts for the car I let it go and have not regretted it one day. In fact, I made the decision not to buy another s&*t box Mercedes again! My experience is just awful after owning many, many Mercedes over the years!

@Powersproductions130 11 ай бұрын

The engine cover on the GLS literally looks like a Mazda engine cover.

@bengaltiger6987 10 ай бұрын

I have 272k on my 07 GL450 :) MA

@mbrbb77 4 ай бұрын

Old is gold

@Blue-moon12 7 ай бұрын

He didn't literally mean the belts are in the engine did he? Or did he mean as its driven my the electric motor thus no belts.

@Rom3_29 10 ай бұрын

Benz realized their mistake trying to manufacture cheaper vehicles. 2007 and newer Benz made a renewed effort design to build better luxury vehicles after dumping Chrysler. Wonder why Benz had to design their own annoying version of Bluetooth. That 4 wheel option is good for modern pothole filled city streets and run away from eco terrorists. I have to wait 15 years before I can afford 2024 450GL. Hopefully computer screens will last that long?

@rmelvin1662 11 ай бұрын

Why are you advertising for 3 different law firms?

@user-tb7rn1il3q 11 ай бұрын

They have bills to pay.

@DD-dj4jr 11 ай бұрын

Try this with Kia Borrego - another unicorn.

@lawrenceralph7481 11 ай бұрын

The new one will last about 8 years before it grenades. The old one will last 6 months of daily use N 100/8 ~12 O 8/.5 ~ 16. They lose value at ~ the same rate. Choose the Old one. Fewer losses to learn your lesson to avoid German vehicles,.MB and M278s.

@davedavid0 11 ай бұрын

It must be 10x better. It’s 10x better, right??

@stewpid1215 11 ай бұрын

Doubt the new one will be more reliable

@GettingthruLife 11 ай бұрын

That v8 sound terrible

@jacobyo99 11 ай бұрын

The new one looks like an oversized GLB, which is also ugly

@douglastaylor8039 10 ай бұрын

What about reliably??? These vehicles have cheap garbage with built in plan Obsolescence.

@CorineRodenburg Ай бұрын

Sorry mate but you are really rong ,the new one go really bad enigne and the rest so , the old are a lot better

@elektroauto4599 11 ай бұрын

what car reviews never mention is how it looks UNDER the car. don't get fooled :)

@joshc606 11 ай бұрын

They have been under the car…

@elektroauto4599 11 ай бұрын

i only skimmed through the video but haven't seen a single shot on the suspension gears drive unit etc etc

@AB-jz9ns 11 ай бұрын

@@elektroauto4599Done in another video for the GL450

@elektroauto4599 10 ай бұрын

@@AB-jz9ns ok so not done in the video with the suggestive "98k vs 8k" Thumbnail. exactly my point

@YilmazSahin-t5u 3 ай бұрын

X166 better

@bernardhossmoto 11 ай бұрын

Long time subscriber here and I like your videos, but they are tooooooo looooooooong. Talk less, cut them down.

@thebulgarianguy8461 10 ай бұрын

M256 - the harness for the coils disintegrates before 50k miles. Yet another untested pos creation by Mercedes. Such a shame

@hedydd2 11 ай бұрын

It’s ugly. End of.

@Coralnickols 10 ай бұрын

Who buys a Mercedes in 2024?

@mielec1catanddog336 6 ай бұрын

People that want to?

@Kaktus965 5 ай бұрын

Apparently nobody in your circle……………

@Coralnickols 5 ай бұрын

True, you need to be at least 60 and living in palm beach

@robertwehlau7220 11 ай бұрын

Endorsing attorneys now….. byeeeee

@themantaz1 11 ай бұрын

Bye!

@smithjones1906 11 ай бұрын

I want these guys to make money so they can produce better content. Skip the parts of the video that you don't want to watch. You can use your mouse, or the right arrow button on your keyboard.