The GL-Class
Refined power: the luxurious GL-Class combines comfort with adventure for an entirely new motoring experience. First class all the way - on - and off-road!

If this is the new GL - then LONG LIVE THE GL!

Here is the cover:

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I submit that  "MB" didn't get it right, wrong, or otherwise.  Remember, MB exists only as a brand name now.  You're dealing with DCAG, and maybe not even them in a case of the cover art for some goofy CD that's probably farmed out by one of the marketing groups or some contractor thereof who doesn't know a G from a hole in the ground.  The only thing odd to me is that they chose model-specific artwork rather than a generic one that buyers of any model could identify with.

I guess "odd" isn't the word I'd choose.  Sad maybe.  Certainly not Surprising.

Oldsmobile (before they cashed it in) used to have an ad slogan that "It's not your father's Oldsmobile."  If DCAG keeps building Mercedes that are "Not your father's Benz" they'll share Olds' fate.  And don't think it can't happen.  Olds was one of the first guys in the auto business.  He participated in the first "race" on Daytona beach in 1903 or somethin.  Another long and proud automotive history that fell victim to the brand hucksters.  It can happen to the best of them.

Or maybe another ad logan...."MB - we don't sweat the details"

We'll see....

-Dave G.

Now here's a fun thread....what 5 songs would be on a CD you'd choose to portray YOUR g-wagen lifestyle....  :^)

The quote is unfortunately specific to the cover. And while MB undoubtedly farmed it out, they would of

a) had to provide the artwork
b) sign off on the final item

 So the mistake really is unforgivable

Well there are lots of song's specifically about the G. Eric Clapton (don't remember which), Macy Gray, Jamoroquai (i think) and countless rap/hip hop songs.... sure there are a lot more but can't think at the moment. Not sure I would listen to half of them though...

Not at all - the G was built in partnership with Steyr Puch who already had the experience of building such capable off roaders as the Haflinger. It was even marketed as a Puch in some areas.

That is true - often I will drive with the stereo off just to listen to the engine... and that's only with a G300. How it must be if one has a G55K! 

As is Chrysler by that token...  a contractor can be replaced with another. 

"I always have in my G: Depeche Mode: Behind The Wheel Depeche Mode: Route 66 Depeche Mode: Never let me down again Lot's of different EBM (electronic body music), some german industrial..."

That is so coincidental!  Here is what I currently have in my G music selection: Best of Depeche Mode Vol 1, Erasure I Say I Say I Say, M People Elegant Slumming, The Best of New Order, and Pet Shop Boys Discography. 

Are we showing our age as a product of the 80s? I too must admit that in my G music collection I have some Depeche Mode, Roxy Music, Talk Talk, Stranglers and Alison Moyet/Flying Pickets. But the rest is a mix including Seals & Croft, Isley Brothers, Van Morisson, Supertramp, the Waterboys and for those who know them - Stephan Pompougnac, Pink Martini, Burton Cummins and the Guess Who, Neil Young and Live Rust, Chilliwack and of course Cello Suites for those late night drives.

I saw New Order (well whatever was left) play last live year at a small venue. They were great.

Also have to say that the G (GL ) Album from MB isn't too bad.