Car Review 2013

1. Call the Mercedes Benz dealerships nearest to you. Mercedes dealerships work through a network, and if one dealership does not have the model, body type or engine you are looking for, they will find you another that does. The dealership will call you with all the information on each car available, and you can make an appointment with them to see and test drive any or all of them. Some of the largest Mercedes dealerships in Texas are Mercedes Benz of Austin; Mercedes Benz of Houston and Mercedes Benz of Sugarland.
2. Check for deals online. Many dealerships that are not solely for Mercedes will still sell them on their lot. If you are looking for a used car, for example, you may find a G500 at a Ford or Honda dealership because someone traded it in. These cars will be less expensive than those at a Mercedes dealership, but they may not come with the warranty in tact. Check with the original dealership from which the car came to see what paperwork can be salvaged.
3. Call private sellers. People looking to sell G500s will advertise online at such sites as Texas Cars Classified and through newspaper sites like The Dallas News. Be sure to order a Carfax report or another vehicle history report before you purchase from a private seller, because individuals are not held to the same legal standards as dealerships. Private sellers also may not know all of the cars history. A plus to buying a car from a private seller is that many times the original Mercedes dealership warranty still stands.
4. Check auction sites like eBay and, specifically in Texas, www.lonestarauctioneers.com. You can also go through the government site at Gov-Auctions.org. Often you can bid on a vehicle and get it for less than if you were buying it from either a dealership or an individual. These bids will normally have a set price you must bid over, but that price rarely exceeds that of a car being sold in a tradition manner.

Mercedes-Benz GL 2013. This SUV is the most sophisticated and technologically advanced weve tested so far.

The German manufacturer is not new to the SUV segment, since it launched its first model in 1997 and in 2006 appeared the first GL. Since its launch, to this day has sold over 138.240 units in USA (10% of total produced). Turning the U.S. into the largest market for this model. That is why this is not only manufactured in Alabama, was also designed in USA.

Among the equipment included for this generation, stands the Cross Wind Stabilization system (standard), this works together with the EPS (Electronic Stability Program), AIRMATIC and ABS (Adaptive Brake System). This system is activated to help stabilize the vehicle when crosswinds are strong while traveling at 50 mph (80 km / h) or more. This also helps maintain vehicle stability when towing a trailer.

Aesthetically the new GL is recognizable as such, but received major cosmetic updates. Its dimensions were extended slightly, now is 1 "long, 1" wider and 1.5 "high. Was very supportive of chrome parts and elaborate sidelines to get a sophisticated and elegant.
The options available are that AMG is present with a sport appearance package, which brings unique front and rear skirts, prominent front grille and wide fenders.

For those who like a more external "fine" the possibility of opting for an appearance package "design Exclusive" accentuated by chrome detailing.

Inside the Mercedes GL 2013 has room for 7 passengers (3 rows of seats) and access to the 3rd row of seats has been facilitated by the 2nd can be folded easily after pressing a button with the EASY-ENTRY system. Also, the 3rd row can be folded and unfolded electrically from buttons installed in the vertical gate behind or tailgates.

The interior details and finish are impressive. Our test unit had wood veneers with a texture so real that left us happy. The impressive display mounted on the center console can be operated easily, and the images collected by the 4 video cameras installed in each of their perimeters are expressed in a vision "from heaven" which helps to park easily (optional).

Some standard accessories are electrically adjustable controls and climate control for front seats THERMATIC, direct steering system that provides flexibility for the vehicle behind the steering wheel paddles to control the transmission, Quattro permanent 4-wheel drive 4-Matic ; AIRMATIC suspension system, which detects when the vehicle is loaded with extra weight and ensures a constant high level, the Attention Assist system prevents accidents by alerting drivers distracted or lost concentration.

Other additional options available for the GL 2013 are the Night View Assist Plus, which uses an infrared camera in the dark and pack on / off road.

Mercedes-Benz offers three versions of the GL 2013. GL350 Bluetec will have to first ($ 62.400) diesel 3.0-liter V6, 240 HP and 455 lb-ft. It uses 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 on the highway. It also offers 7.500 pounds of towing capacity.

The second version is a gas GL450 ($ 63.900) with 4.6-liter V8 engine capable of generating 362 HP and 406Lb-Pie, with a fuel consumption of 14 mpg in the city and 19 on the highway.

Finally, the third option is the version GL550 ($ 86.900) that loads a twin-turbo V8 engine of 4.6 liters. This can generate an impressive 429 HP and 516 lb-ft. This takes a little gasoline, from 13 miles per gallon in the city and 18 on the road.

Mercedes-Benz announced that very soon we will list the GL55 AMG; this will have a 5.5-liter V8 engine that can produce 550 HP and 560 lb / ft of torque.

In conclusion, it is clear that this new generation of 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL offers a very wide evolution versus the previous generation. The suspension offers a trip AIRMATIC very gentle and intelligent, as this meets the needs of the vehicle depending on terrain.

Mercedes did not stop paying attention to any detail on the inside or out. This is an SUV that families in search of a vehicle ($ 64,000) capable on and off the road, good cargo space, class and style should be considered superior.

1. Sand the surface of the entire car with 220-grit sandpaper. This prepares the surface for painting, since paint will not adhere to an otherwise smooth surface for long. The 220-grit sandpaper also removes any scratches or nicks in the surface of the Mercedes.
2. Place masking tape and paper over any areas on the Mercedes that will not be painted. Cover the grill, lights, trim, mirrors, glass, tires and rims, door handles and locks. Wipe the surface with wax and grease remover and a towel to remove all fingerprints and other contaminants. The wax and grease remover evaporates quickly, so it does not need to be cleaned off.
3. Hold the spray can of primer six to eight inches from the surface of the car. Spray a coat of primer over the car, starting at the top, and work down. Use left and right motions when spraying, not up and down. Let the primer dry for 30 minutes.
4. Sand the primer surface using 600-grit sandpaper and water, and then again with 1,200-grit sandpaper and water. Keep the sandpaper soaking wet while sanding. The best way is to hold a running water hose above the sandpaper while sanding. The 600- and 1,200-grit sandpaper smooths the primer, and the water keeps any sanding buildup from sticking on the sandpaper and causing deep scratches.
5. Rinse the Mercedes with water and allow it to dry completely. Wipe the dry surface with wax and grease remover and a towel. Replace any masking tape or paper that has moved or become unusable from exposure to the water.
6. Spray the paint over the surface of the car using the same spraying techniques used with the primer. Begin at the top of the Mercedes and work down, using left and right strokes. Apply a total of three to five coats of paint, keeping them thin to avoid runs in the paint. Let the paint dry for 24 hours before handling the surface.

Instructions
1. Note the rubber stoppers covering the nuts that mount the wiper arm to the C280. Remove these stoppers by wedging the flat-head screwdriver under the belly of the stopper and pulling upward. They come off in one motion.
2. Use the socket wrench to take off the nuts holding the wiper arms to the mounting bolts, turning counterclockwise.
3. Use the sharp end of a pick to pop off the plastic cover pins shielding the screws of the intake grating from debris and corrosion. Insert the end of the pick under the cover pins and pull upward to pop them off.
4. Remove the screws holding the intake grating to the bulkhead using the Phillips-head screwdriver.
5. Pick up the intake grating and place it on the windshield. Lay a blanket over the windshield beforehand if youre worried about scratching the glass.
6. Unplug the power cord feeding the windshield-wiper motor.
7. Remove the bolts holding the wiper motor to the bulkhead using the socket wrench and the long extension in order to reach the lowest bolt below the wiper motor.
8. Pull the wiper motor off the bulkhead and compare its shape and hole position to the new wiper motor.
9. Insert the mounting bolts into the rubber sleeves of the new wiper motor. These sleeves dampen the effect of vibration from the motor when it is turned on.
10. Line up the bolts of the wiper motor with the holes on the bulkhead. Hand-tighten the bolts into position before making them snug using the socket wrench.
11. Plug in the power cord to the new wiper motor. Replace the intake grating, the plastic cover pins over the screws, the wiper arms, and the rubber stoppers over the arms.

1. Turn your Smart Key over, and push down the backup key locking tab.
2. Slide the backup key away from the edge of the Smart Key. Insert the backup key into its storage compartment; slide the key toward the locking tab to unlatch the battery storage compartment.
3. Pull the battery storage compartment out when it pops up. Remove the batteries from the compartment.
4. Insert the new batteries. Line up the positive side (+) with the contact clamp (face up). Reinsert the battery storage compartment into the Smart Key.
5. Replace the backup. Slide the backup keys arm into its mount; push it down to secure it.

1. Adjust the Mercedes telescoping steering wheel to the maximum extended position (maximum out position).
2. Move the front drivers seat to the rear-most position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable by loosening the retaining nut on the negative battery cable clamp and sliding the clamp off the battery terminal.
4. Remove the screws on the underside of the instrument panel cluster that hold the instrument cluster cowl in place and remove the cowl.
5. Remove the four screws holding the instrument cluster in place and remove the instrument cluster from the dash. Make sure to remove the electrical connectors from the back of the instrument cluster before trying to completely remove the cluster.
6. Turn the ignition key to the I position and remove the electrical plug in the back of the ignition switch. The switch should be exposed now that the cowl and instrument cluster have been removed. You will access the plug from the top of the ignition switch and cylinder assembly.
7. Loosen, but do not remove, the Allen bolt on top of the ignition cylinder that mates with the steering column using an Allen wrench.
8. Remove the two 13 mm bolts on top of the steering column. This will allow the steering column to drop down roughly 3 inches so that you can access the release button for the ignition switch.
9. Press the release button on the steering column where the ignition cylinder enters the column.
10. Turn the key to the I position and remove the ignition cylinder and switch assembly by pulling it out of the steering column.
11. Remove the ignition wiring from the back of the ignition switch and cylinder assembly by pressing down on the release tab on the electrical connector and pulling it off the switch.

1. Buy a Mercedes-Benz code reader from a website, there are many available. Make sure the code reader has a 16-pin OBDII standard socket port. The 16-pin port is what the diagnostic port on the C320 uses. 32-pin readers can be used, but an adapter and rather complex software is needed. It is simpler and cheaper to just get a 16-pin reader. No batteries are needed, as the code reader draws power from the car itself.
2. Start the car and wait for the reader to flash the name of the code reader, then press the Read button. It will be the green button to the bottom left. It will flash the error code three times; after the third time, press the erase button. Depending upon the model of code reader, you may have to press Erase after every code or only once for all the codes.
3. Disconnect the code reader and turn off the car. Then turn the car back on and replug the reader to check to see if the erasure took. If it has, you are done; if it has not, you will need to replace the SRS sensors themselves, which only a Mercedes-Benz mechanic can do.

1. Place your two stereo removal tools into their slots on the face of the stereo system. These will be on adjacent sides of the face.
2. Press them into the slots until you hear them click into place.
3. Press the tools inward toward each other and pull the stereo face out of its bay.
4. Unplug the power cord and two speaker cords from the back of the stereo.
5. Plug these into the corresponding ports in the back of your new CD changer system.
6. Slide the CD changer system into the stereo bay.
7. Press the CD changer until it clicks into place.