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I just wanted to share my new G550 in Brilliant Blue. I took delivery on the 6th, after a six month wait. It is everything I expected and more. It is so much more refined than my 2014, but still feels solid and capable; the marriage of a Unimog and an S class! This is the only Mercedes that I would rather have the non-AMG version, although I do plan to drive one, when I have a chance. I want to install more aggressive tires, but if I go more than a half inch taller, it may not fit in the garage!
Looks great! Curious to why you prefer the non-Amg version of the 2019 G?
Thank you Chedman13!
I was referring mostly to the old model. After having owned a 2014 G550 and test driving several G63s, I found the G550 a much more balanced machine. The G550 also beats the 63 in off-road performance. You can't put 18" rims with off road tires, since it has larger brake rotors. Also, the old 63 is heavier in the front, with a stifer suspension.
Don't get me wrong, I love power! Now, on the new one, I will have to drive one. There might be a much bigger performance spread. Most of the "enhancements" though are superfluous, except the 360 camera; wish mine had that. It really is a personal preference. Of cource, there is always the, "if money is no object, why the heck not?"...
Thank you Chedman13!
I was referring mostly to the old model. After having owned a 2014 G550 and test driving several G63s, I found the G550 a much more balanced machine. The G550 also beats the 63 in off-road performance. You can't put 18" rims with off road tires, since it has larger brake rotors. Also, the old 63 is heavier in the front, with a stifer suspension.
Don't get me wrong, I love power! Now, on the new one, I will have to drive one. There might be a much bigger performance spread. Most of the "enhancements" though are superfluous, except the 360 camera; wish mine had that. It really is a personal preference. Of cource, there is always the, "if money is no object, why the heck not?"...
Thanks for the comments. I'm looking at a G wagon right now - you'd rather have a 2019 G550 vs. a 2018 G63 for the same price?
I’ve driven both and bought the ‘19 G550. The steering on the ‘18 left a bad lasting impression. Th interior is also much more integrated both in form and function. Now that I have the ‘19, I love to find a older G Professional for some serious (think flip over risk) off-road fun.
I’ve driven both and bought the ‘19 G550. The steering on the ‘18 left a bad lasting impression. Th interior is also much more integrated both in form and function. Now that I have the ‘19, I love to find a older G Professional for some serious (think flip over risk) off-road fun.
11-10-2018, 05:49 PM
