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Drove a G500 today

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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 01:36 AM
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Cool Drove a G500 today

The Mercedes reps brought another 2002 G-class in today for familiarization reasons. This time I got to take it out on the freeway. I was quite impressed. The ride and wind noise on the 10 freeway at speeds up to 90 mph aren't noticably different than they are in the ML320, which I wasn't expecting. LOTS of headroom, and it does feel a little top-heavy, unfortunately.
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 02:13 AM
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Thumbs up G's are rolling in

We received 7 G500's today and the Newport Beach "Soccer Mom" frenzy has started. Move over Range Rover. A 'new' kid has moved into town. ...RAB:p
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Old Nov 29, 2001 | 12:11 AM
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The more I see pictures of the G500, the more I like it. I love the styling. I can't wait to see one up close.
7 G500's at FJ? Wow.
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Old Nov 30, 2001 | 10:28 PM
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Drove one today

My dealer took me out for a 40 minute test drive in a silver G500 today. Lots of fun. Just wish they'd hurry up and load my G500 on a boat already...it's been built but is waiting for a vessel.
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