Benz G Class

[max_boost]

Educate me or get me going in the right direction. They simply look so cool to me and i kinda want one. I'm not a fan of the newer Benz SUV's they are too round/bubbly for me. I actually prefer my 11 GLK for the sharp edges :dunno:

G Class:
What years to avoid.
Pricing through the years.
Reliability.
Maintenance.

Your general view of them, over-rated etc.

Budget anywhere from $50 to $100k

[roopi]

:bigpimp:

[gpomp]

I think the one you want is the G63 6x6

[Rocket1k78]

The G63 is a sick ride and would be very suiting to go with a 911


Originally posted by gpomp
I think the one you want is the G63 6x6

I seen videos of that Dan guys rolling around Hollywood and although very over the top its a beast of a truck. Thing is huge and if i were balling out of control id totally buy one :D

[hurrdurr]

Damn Sam :bigpimp:

[Canmorite]

Test drive the 63 vs the 550. A friend went for a new 550 due to the harshness of the 63's ride, but to each their own.

[bjstare]

Originally posted by Rocket1k78
The G63 is a sick ride and would be very suiting to go with a 911



This is the combo of choice for a bunch of people at my golf course (or Cayenne/911). Every time I'm there, it makes me feel poor.

Sorry OP, nothing useful to add. :rofl:

[Rocket1k78]

Originally posted by Canmorite
Test drive the 63 vs the 550. A friend went for a new 550 due to the harshness of the 63's ride, but to each their own.

Because AMG, those 3 letters add a whole other level imo

[rage2]

The G-Wagen is for people that go off road and want to show that they're baller. It's also for people who want to give off that vibe that they go off road but never do and want to show that they're baller.

I hated driving one (non AMG). It drives like a truck that has the ability to go off road, so on road you're dealing with compromises in every single department imaginable.

But hey, you'll look pretty baller in one, so go for it. At a minimum, you'll feel your dick grow 2-3 inches! :bigpimp:

[shakalaka]

I have done some research on these and still do. Hopefully I will get one at some point but right now doesn't quite fit my lifestyle. I like the newer version 2014+ and the cheapest I have seen was $140K with about 15K km's. So they definitely aren't cheap.

I think for around $100K you could probably find a 2010-2012 model with decent mileage, however the hard thing is to actually come across one as they are fairly rare. Especially if you going the AMG route. The best thing to do would be to get in touch with a Mercedes dealer and give them your requirements and they can try to find you one. Maintenance isn't cheap as with any AMG vehicle and it is obviously a gas guzzler.

Read up on them as I believe pre 2009 had some reliability issues but I am not too informed on exactly what the problem was. A new one in either matte black or matter grey is what I'd be getting but you gotta be willing/able to fork out $150K+ on those.

[sputnik]

I like them... however I would need an older one to get away from the rapper look.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-G-Class-G-WAGON-GD250-DIESEL-4X4-250GD-/162057941655?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25bb67f297:g:AwsAAOSw1DtXJmRt&item=162057941655http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AwsAAOSw1DtXJmRt/s-l1600.jpg

[01RedDX]

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[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by 01RedDX


Wow that's decent! They also come with a central ego inflation system.

So it's similar to an older Cayenne/Land Rover with black tail lights before the dash explodes with check lights :dunno:

[benyl]

I bet there is going to be a lot of 2014s coming off lease next year. They are a dime a dozen on the west end of Calgary. Everyone wants to a Kardashian.

There are plenty of youtube video reviews to see what it drives like.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by rage2
The G-Wagen is for people that go off road and want to show that they're baller. It's also for people who want to give off that vibe that they go off road but never do and want to show that they're baller.


They're so good at off roading that almost every single NATO country uses them to some form or another for military use, Canadian Forces have some of the most stock in the world only second to the German Army iirc. Been in production almost 40 years now too.

http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/assets/ARMY_Internet/images/vehicles/g-wagon-m.jpg

http://rccanucks.com/images/imported/2015/01/16.jpg

You can still buy some really cheap military surplus every now and then unless you want to go the $100k rapper version:

~$20k (http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/cole-harbour/mercedes-250-gd-wolf-diesel/1163360021?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true)

With all that hardcore rugged military pedigree under its skin, the most offroading most G-Classes do is probably driving over a speedbump.

[nismodrifter]

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[atgilchrist]

I've driven a 13 and 15 G63 numerous times. Imagine driving a rocket powered jeep, but even cooler. Laughably bad on gas, rough ride, and tiny interior for the size, but one of the most fun vehicles I've driven because of its interesting dynamics. Polar opposite from my ML, which isn't exciting to drive, but super smooth.

The fit and finish on the G class is top notch, and you get looks everywhere you go, more than the Turbo will get you.

[CLiVE]

Read Doug Demuro's review. lol

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/04/dougs-review-2002-mercedes-benz-g500/

And good luck.

[dj_rice]

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[max_boost]

haha ok. I better not then.

I do like how comfortable my GLK is. With the Blizzak WS80's for winter it drives really nice.

I'll wait until I hit the lotto before I throw money down the drain on the G haha

[dj_rice]

We got 2 used G63's on the lot right now. A 14 and a 15. Black and white. Both are going for $180K

[Redlyne_mr2]

I've owned 2 g's, my latest one was a g55. I miss it but I dont, parts are a pain in the ass to get and there is always something that needed to be fixed on it. It was also super uncomfortable to drive. To me it was a lot of cash tied up in something over hyped, I'd rather have that kind of cash tied up in a sports car. I sold my g55 bought a Lexus gx and never looked back. The Lexus is just as capable off-road and much more comfortable and reliable

[dj_rice]

I don't get the demand on these G's. We had one customer trade in his 03 G55 on a 15 G63 with a $20K Designo Solarbeam Yellow paint job.

Sales put up his 03 G55 up for sale. It was priced at like $55K I believe. It was nasty. It was Silver, with Red/Black G55 decalling. Had a red spoiler and red headlight frames. With quite a bit of rust everywhere. Sold in 2 days. Filipino customer picked it up. I was quite shocked.

[Sugarphreak]

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[shakalaka]

Originally posted by dj_rice
We got 2 used G63's on the lot right now. A 14 and a 15. Black and white. Both are going for $180K

Heritage Valley right? I keep looking at their inventory every time I feel like getting back into an AMG from the M. lol.

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by dj_rice
I don't get the demand on these G's. We had one customer trade in his 03 G55 on a 15 G63 with a $20K Designo Solarbeam Yellow paint job.

Sales put up his 03 G55 up for sale. It was priced at like $55K I believe. It was nasty. It was Silver, with Red/Black G55 decalling. Had a red spoiler and red headlight frames. With quite a bit of rust everywhere. Sold in 2 days. Filipino customer picked it up. I was quite shocked.

:eek: Wow, lucky sale. Any pics of this monstrosity? :rofl:

[GTR_Auto]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
I've owned 2 g's, my latest one was a g55. I miss it but I dont, parts are a pain in the ass to get and there is always something that needed to be fixed on it. It was also super uncomfortable to drive. To me it was a lot of cash tied up in something over hyped, I'd rather have that kind of cash tied up in a sports car. I sold my g55 bought a Lexus gx and never looked back. The Lexus is just as capable off-road and much more comfortable and reliable

Never really looked at the GX before but it seems pretty cool!

[R-Audi]

Originally posted by GTR_Auto


Never really looked at the GX before but it seems pretty cool!

GX's are great, a little hard to find with lower kms since they are typically year round soccer mom commuters. I picked up one in january and Ive been loving it. Since it shares the frame with the 4runner and FJ its super easy to get parts. (And an indestructible toyota V8)
So far Ive lifted mine a few inches and threw on bigger tires and wheels.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by R-Audi


GX's are great, a little hard to find with lower kms since they are typically year round soccer mom commuters. I picked up one in january and Ive been loving it. Since it shares the frame with the 4runner and FJ its super easy to get parts. (And an indestructible toyota V8)
So far Ive lifted mine a few inches and threw on bigger tires and wheels.

?pics? I have te37s and big tires coming for mine.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2


?pics? I have te37s and big tires coming for mine.


But of course you do haha....:bigpimp:

[R-Audi]

I went a bit more budget route with 17" Konig wheels..and went with 265/70/17 Duratracs, Icon 2.5 front coils, Procomp Pro rear shocks and tricked airbags. I had custom airbag spacers made, but got enough height with the adjustment.
This is at Waiparous a month back.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1620/25867453990_412dfc4604_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FpPsS3)5703 (https://flic.kr/p/FpPsS3)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/26114383966_9ab7dcb11d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FMD3xq)5705 (https://flic.kr/p/FMD3xq)

[max_boost]

Damn. Kinda want the LX now! :bigpimp: