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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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What do you prefer new G500 Or used G55

Hello everyone,

I am planning to buy G wagon & I am confused, should I go for brand new G500 OR I buy used G55 2007/2008. the price are almost identical, so I would like to have your advice.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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G55 imho. The brand new one is a G550, no?
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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IMHO - G500 (G550 - for US market) with M273 engine, not M113.
388 hp that's enought for "crazy box".
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by WolF_00
I am confused, should I go for brand new G500 OR I buy used G55 2007/2008. the price are almost identical, so I would like to have your advice.
I am playing the same game ... a new G550 can be had in the very low $90's (based on 'Buy it now' prices on ebay). A 2008 G55 has an Asking Price in the high $80's, so figure in this market, low $80's or 'Certified' mid $80's

The new G550 would have no previous owner issues. It gets better MPG and has much smoother shifting ... and the new Command and Stereo

The used G55 has better HP and Torque, and the sound from the Side-Exhaust makes me smile. Also has historically had better resale. If you go off-road, the G55 has a slight advantage

If this was my second car, I would lean toward the G55 (more of a 'toy') ... but as my only car, I am leaning toward the G550 (more 'practical')
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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I'd go for the new G550, better features and plenty of power as is. What are really going to do with 382hp in a vehicle like this, much less 500hp?


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Re-post this question in the G55 forum and see the answers.
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