G Class (W460, W461, W463) Produced 1980-2018: 290 GD, 290 GDT, 300 GD, 350 GD, 500 GE, G250, G300, G300 DT, G320, G500, G550, G55 AMG, G63 AMG

Was keen on acquiring a G-wagon, but just drove one and have a few questions.

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Old 06-03-2013, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DUTCH
It's good to have an expert who took the G for a test drive for his article, and another who does not appear to have any first hand experience with the G.

In 18 yrs and 111k miles, my 1984 280GE had firm steering and did not rattle. In 11 yrs and 40k miles, the same is true for my 2000 G500. But, as some seem to be so sure of, long term seat of the pants experience doesn't count for much.
Good point. Any experienced G-Class owners in the San Francisco Bay Area? Will call upon those when I test drive another G-Class vehicle.

And glad to know that your vehicle doesn't have rattles/squeaks.

They're quite rare at dealerships here. Some dealers have one, most dealers have none.
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Originally Posted by Amnaggar
Dutch, Chris was driving a brand new G63. Have you seen the video? Mine is exactly the same. Watch 5:30 to 5:40 on this video... I'm sure you've seen it

http://youtu.be/cxSu8arwgqg
Thanks Amnaggar, I saw this a few months ago. But some time had passed since I experienced the actual car. Thanks for posting this, a good refresher to watch again.

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