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2boxerdogs

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I like these
« on: 24 January 2018, 17:04:51 »
Had to pop into MB at Boston for a couple of minor items for the Merc , had a look at a 2 owner G Wagen  just been px'd never seen  one close up before quite a machine anyone know anything about these ? Son in law is looking for a decent tow vehicle this looks very able , using my old Terracan at the moment but he is pretty badge conscious.
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« Reply #1 on: 24 January 2018, 17:27:34 »
Not sure the G-Wagon has a purpose.

Mainly used for posing in Chelsea, I imagine. :)
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« Reply #2 on: 24 January 2018, 20:10:34 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 January 2018, 17:27:34
Not sure the G-Wagon has a purpose.

Mainly used for posing in Chelsea, I imagine. :)


An original one compares well to an early diesel Discovery. if you can stomach the horrendous prices, and that rust is an even bigger problem. The latest ones with modern Merc engines and electronics are toys like modern Range Rovers.
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« Reply #3 on: 24 January 2018, 22:53:41 »
I think they are boxy looking.

Dont see many here and  just about everyone has a  4x4 for work.

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« Reply #4 on: 24 January 2018, 22:59:13 »
Quote from: Nick W on 24 January 2018, 20:10:34
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 January 2018, 17:27:34
Not sure the G-Wagon has a purpose.

Mainly used for posing in Chelsea, I imagine. :)


An original one compares well to an early diesel Discovery. if you can stomach the horrendous prices, and that rust is an even bigger problem. The latest ones with modern Merc engines and electronics are toys like modern Range Rovers.

There was a bi-turbo G Wagon in the Merc dealer I use. It was £140k  :o :o
I asked if they sold many ..... apparently they do  ??? No idea why anyone would want one.

They can shift though https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=282s&v=qo_tP-5M1zg both solo & towing  ;D ;D
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« Reply #5 on: 24 January 2018, 23:20:33 »
Quote from: Nick W on 24 January 2018, 20:10:34
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 January 2018, 17:27:34
Not sure the G-Wagon has a purpose.

Mainly used for posing in Chelsea, I imagine. :)


An original one compares well to an early diesel Discovery. if you can stomach the horrendous prices, and that rust is an even bigger problem. The latest ones with modern Merc engines and electronics are toys like modern Range Rovers.

We had an early one at work. Had a 3L natasp diesel in it, IIRC.  Had the aerodynamics of a sub-post office, the refinement of a tractor, it was seriously slow, drank like George best and the one time we took it off road it sank to its axles with no provocation whatsoever. Apart from that, it was great. I can see why all the fashion victims want one. ::)
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« Reply #6 on: 25 January 2018, 08:37:07 »
Quote from: Andy B on 24 January 2018, 22:59:13
Quote from: Nick W on 24 January 2018, 20:10:34
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 January 2018, 17:27:34
Not sure the G-Wagon has a purpose.

Mainly used for posing in Chelsea, I imagine. :)


An original one compares well to an early diesel Discovery. if you can stomach the horrendous prices, and that rust is an even bigger problem. The latest ones with modern Merc engines and electronics are toys like modern Range Rovers.

There was a bi-turbo G Wagon in the Merc dealer I use. It was £140k  :o :o
I asked if they sold many ..... apparently they do  ??? No idea why anyone would want one.

They can shift though https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=282s&v=qo_tP-5M1zg both solo & towing  ;D ;D
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This one looked standard not chavved up, no price as it was awaiting preparation but probably well out of his price range, salesman told me 2 owners MB & a local farmer who has had them for years .
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« Reply #7 on: 25 January 2018, 09:29:23 »
Quote from: Andy B on 24 January 2018, 22:59:13
Quote from: Nick W on 24 January 2018, 20:10:34
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 January 2018, 17:27:34
Not sure the G-Wagon has a purpose.

Mainly used for posing in Chelsea, I imagine. :)


An original one compares well to an early diesel Discovery. if you can stomach the horrendous prices, and that rust is an even bigger problem. The latest ones with modern Merc engines and electronics are toys like modern Range Rovers.

There was a bi-turbo G Wagon in the Merc dealer I use. It was £140k  :o :o
I asked if they sold many ..... apparently they do  ??? No idea why anyone would want one.

They can shift though https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=282s&v=qo_tP-5M1zg both solo & towing  ;D ;D

I encountered one on the M1 being driven like a complete <adjective> .. sadly in a head to head with the Skoda he was a lot, lot faster than me  ;D Pretty sure he'd have walked away from the 650i, too.
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« Reply #8 on: 25 January 2018, 10:46:24 »
Don't think this was anything fancy just a plain dare I say diesel version.
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« Reply #9 on: 25 January 2018, 11:54:12 »
G-Wagons have always seemed to me to be a complete rip off of the Land Rover Defender.  ::)

Just a lot more comfortable and reliable!  ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 25 January 2018, 12:20:53 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 January 2018, 11:54:12
G-Wagons have always seemed to me to be a complete rip off of the Land Rover Defender.  ::)

Just a lot more comfortable and reliable!  ;D

Yep, even the Germans can't "improve" on a Defender in that respect. ;D
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