Your favourite highway car - no restrictions

[shakalaka]

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Biggest issue with G is the two year wait list

Yup. Benz's way to maintain exclusivity to that vehicle and why it doesn't really depreciate like most other vehicles. I am on the waiting list and the ETA was around a year and half. Let's see if and when it comes in but by then I will probably get bored of the idea of having one and move on lol.

Ignoring the shitty ride quality I do like the old gen as well and if I ever happen to come across a good deal on one of those, I'd even consider picking one of those too. Only thing now though is with the Jeep Wrangler, I feel like the G wagon will just be a little more refined version of the same thing. lol

[Xtrema]

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I haven’t really gotten on the autonomous driving band wagon. But after driving my wife’s Lexus with radar cruise to Osoyoos and back last week. It’s 100% the way to go. Feet on the floor just lazily steering.

Last week I get to experience that on a $22K Corolla hatch. Was impressed they can make that tech standard for such budget car.

[you&me]

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Yup. Benz's way to maintain exclusivity to that vehicle and why it doesn't really depreciate like most other vehicles. I am on the waiting list and the ETA was around a year and half. Let's see if and when it comes in but by then I will probably get bored of the idea of having one and move on lol.

Ignoring the shitty ride quality I do like the old gen as well and if I ever happen to come across a good deal on one of those, I'd even consider picking one of those too. Only thing now though is with the Jeep Wrangler, I feel like the G wagon will just be a little more refined version of the same thing. lol

It's not Mercedes trying to artificially limit supply; it's the sheer volume of demand for exporting them.

I'm on the list at a smaller market dealership and I've been bumped up several times... One or two more and I might even get a truck this year!

[Mitsu3000gt]

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Last week I get to experience that on a $22K Corolla hatch. Was impressed they can make that tech standard for such budget car.

Tech seems to be where the econo-boxes are competing these days, and I think it's funny that all these ~$20K-ish cars share so many tech features with cars costing 2-3 times as much. You've got people rolling around in Corollas with better tech than some high end sedans from not that long ago.

I can't imagine any of these systems are more than some cheap sensors and a few lines of code. They probably cost the manufacturers next to nothing to implement but you sure do pay for them on the higher end cars, or are forced to bundle them in an expensive package. You can get full sensing suites either standard or for like $1200 these days on economy cars, and you know that is still mostly profit for the car maker haha. Either way, it's a nice trend IMO.

[Misterman]

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The new Gs are like night and day from the previous gen. Though not quite Range Rover smooth, they're definitely a legitimate alternative now, as opposed to being purely for flash like before.

What year are we talking? I was driving a 2018 I'm pretty sure.

[SKR]

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I drove my Grandfather’s ‘72 Cadillac Eldorado for a summer. I’m sure you could run over a few cars in this thread with one without spilling your drink. Something about plush seats that you sink 12” into and watching the front end moving sideways when you turn a corner. (Literally the same sensation as a boat on calm water). The 7.0L + sized engine that is dead quiet was also entertaining. (Can only reach half the engine bay from the front.)

I also vote Cadillac.

[ercchry]

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No limits... a bespoke luxury van/bus with driver. Wtf drive when you can sip on exotic wines and spirits in the comfort of a luxury living room?

Realistically? Cause let’s be honest... if you had no limits you wouldn’t be driving to Edmonton... ever

Lexus LS, they will sit on cruise at 160kms/h like they’re doing 80... sip fuel up there too unlike the suv/trucks... super under the radar too. Takes quiet to the next level... and unlike the 7 or s competitors. It won’t spend half the time in the shop if you’re racking up those kind of kms. Has every single hwy safety system you need to also zone out completely

Edit: oh! And how can I forget the most important hwy feature... heated jade roller massage seats. Keep that blood circulating

Mmm... that’s the one. G-77: sky master by lexani

https://www.lexanimotorcars.com/

[ExtraSlow]

I'm such a plebe. I didn't even think about being driven around.

[ercchry]

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I'm such a plebe. I didn't even think about being driven around.

I found it hilarious watching footage of R. Kelly rolling up to court in one of their sprinter conversions

[Sentry]

E39 M5 or 540i if you like three pedals and a little jam
LS430 if you're cool with auto and not so power hungry

All three of those will get 8L/100km highway

[you&me]

MY2019+

You would know... The cupholders give it away

[revelations]

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I also vote Cadillac.

Those seats would have been extraordinarily comfy on long rides. Ultra soft - why cant they do this still with air bag seats for eg?

[Sugarphreak]

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[ShermanEF9]

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I would go with a nice F-150 and only because I find it super comfortable and I do a fair bit of highway driving.

If I could afford to have a nice SUV for comfort sake I would go with the gas guzzling Lexus LX570

I have to agree. im very happy with my F150. Maybe get the lazy aids (lane keep and adaptive cruise) to make things a bit less tiresome.

[Darell_n]

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Those seats would have been extraordinarily comfy on long rides. Ultra soft - why cant they do this still with air bag seats for eg?

Well, they weigh as much as my crew cab truck does now, so seats that are 2ft thick may be a little too performance prohibitive today.

[rage2]

I drive to and from Kamloops frequently over the years, and my favorite car for that trek was my CLS550. It made the drive feel like 2 hours for everyone in the car. Whole family misses that car for road tripping.

Taking the E53 coupe out for the first time soon, expect it to be even better with all the self driving bits. Good enough fuel economy to make it without stopping too.

[ThePenIsMightier]

When did the term "no restrictions" suddenly become "better worry if it doesn't get <10L/100km"?
:RoFL

[Misterman]

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MY2019+

You would know... The cupholders give it away

Damn. Well now I have to take a drive in a 2019.

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When did the term "no restrictions" suddenly become "better worry if it doesn't get <10L/100km"?
:RoFL

When you consider the entire equation. The question wasn't "What's the best car, no restrictions" It was What's the best highway car for driving lots of miles, no restrictions. Nobody wants to stop for gas every few hours on the highway.

[jwslam]

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Tech seems to be where the econo-boxes are competing these days, and I think it's funny that all these ~$20K-ish cars share so many tech features with cars costing 2-3 times as much. You've got people rolling around in Corollas with better tech than some high end sedans from not that long ago.

Reason #1 why I don't step into the infiniti showroom: No android auto

Back on topic - I've driven:
2000km in 3 days in a 14 Acadia. Do not recommend.
1500km in 3 days in a 17 Mazda 5. Do not recommend.
1500km in 2 days in a 16 Ram. I don't like how it drives "floaty".
1500km in 2 days in a 16 Silverado. Better than the Ram.
1500km in 3 days in a 16 (cli)Taurus. Decently cushy on the tushy.
1500km in 3 days in a 13 Soul. Decently cushy.
1700km in 3 days in my 09 Accord Coupe i4 M5 (sorry it's not a 6-6 ). Not great but still good.
1000km in 2 days in a 16 MDX. Would not recommend unless the seats have ventilation. Pretty sweaty.

Probably a bunch more I can't list off the top of my head. I do a lot of useless driving to facilities...
I think my ideal is one of the bigger heavy sedans similar to above.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

The longest days I drive (not working) are usually 1200-1800km and German cars always seem to be most comfortable.