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Old 06-19-2012, 04:13 AM
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Hi,

I am planning to buy G class with VIN WDCYR71E38X172644

anybody please help to decode it?

thaks,
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Old 06-19-2012, 01:06 PM
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It says the VIN is an invalid model/ model designation. I need to know what kind of G it is and the chassis code if possible and maybe I can get somewhere.
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all I know about it is G55 , model 2008
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Old 06-19-2012, 06:34 PM
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I'm sorry but I can't do it through MB's EPC (probably because I'm doing it wrong). The G has a different VIN setup than other MBs on this site so I can't figure out how to do it. Sorry!
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Strange...looks like a US-spec G55 for sale in Germany?
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The saler says the G55 was in Miami,
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Originally Posted by jimmyg
Strange...looks like a US-spec G55 for sale in Germany?
Jimmyg, I know that you are the master of the G55, and since you are in Dubai how can I find a good G with reasonable price?
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Originally Posted by bob007911
since you are in Dubai how can I find a good G with reasonable price?
Where do you live? The cheapest place to buy a G-Class is the US. Dubai is about 20% more expensive.
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Where do you live? The cheapest place to buy a G-Class is the US. Dubai is about 20% more expensive.
I live in Oman, close to you
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w210 E300 turbodiesel, W211 E320 4Matic Wagon, W463 G500
Another Request for VIN Check
WDB1240511B355407

I know its Ex Japan but thats all

Any assistance would be appreciated
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WDB1240511B355407

I know its Ex Japan but thats all

Any assistance would be appreciated
I can't pull the data card for that one either. Is it a 300CE AMG?
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its a 124 300CE 24V but not an AMG version.....exported from Germany to Japan and imported by Mercedes Japan.

One of the other members was able to pull a build list that coincides with what I observed.

Thanks everyone...this is a great forum.
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Originally Posted by bob007911
I live in Oman, close to you
Check http://dubizzle.com. I have a friend selling his 2011 G55 "Arabia Edition" on there and several others are listed. Otherwise you can try calling Gargash Motors in Dubai or Emirates Motor Cars (EMC) in Abu Dhabi.
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Reem Automobile has good ones! I bought a brown one (very rare color) last week. They had another two almost new condition.
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