Stevemaj

Hi All ,

i recently sold my 2016 Porsche Targa 4s and bought a 2016 G63 AMG , I live in Israel and prices of cars are more than double what you would pay in Europe or the US.

Getting a new 2019 G class is close to impossible unless you are willing to wait more then a year...

I found the only 2019 G500 up for sale with 1500 miles on it , well specced.

I am not sure if I should change my G63 AMG 2016 for a new G500 2019 ,

would you consider it an upgrade ? I love the power of my G63 and the AMG interior and exterior touches .

Please help me decide as the G500 I found won’t be up for sale very long .

Thank you ,

Steve

pdeacon

Just drive the MY '19 and I think you will answer your own question. The comfort and handling characteristics are like night and day. Some may like the characteristics of the older model but for my money the MY '19 is so much better. I just turned in my MY '16 and can't wait to take delivery of the new G550. Best of luck with whatever you decide. Just out of curiosity, how much is a new G where you are?

Stevemaj

Thx for the advice , only problem impossible to get car for test drive ,
new g500 around 350k usd

kombifan

Fly to Germany and rent one from sixt. Check out the main mb dealer in Munich or Berlin. Pretty cool and amazimg.

How are your import laws?

Stevemaj

You can only import vehicles that are max one year old or old timers 30 years old , nothing in between , import tax is around 120% of sticker price , biggest issue is no warranty , and value at resale of imported cars are around -30% , imported cars even have a special license plate ...

kombifan

I'm not tall. I'm 6"1 . My aunt has a 17 g550

I dont fit well in it. It's a beautiful car though. The driving position is really awkward for me, as the brake pedal is so close.

The 19 is totally revamped. Imagine the 's class interior in the g wagen. Double screens. Seat comfort etc.

Sit in a s class and you can kind of imagine what it is.

But a 550 is not a 63. Noise and engine performance is completely different. Again imagine that 's class. Thats kind of how it will drive noise wise.

Is the car being sold at a dealer? Not sure why they wouldn't let you see it? Show up in your g?

Festertester

Get ‘19 g500..no question about it

Stevemaj

Car is being sold by private , he will let me see it no prob and do a quick 5 min drive with him .

pdeacon

Do the test drive. You will be pleasantly surprised, especially given the fact that you can't test drive at a dealer. Best of luck. Let us know the outcome.

Mopars

Reading some of the answers to the OP is interesting. I test drove a 19 G550 back to back with a CPO 18 G63. After the drive I bought the 18. I wasn’t overwhelmed by the 19at all. Each to his own though I suppose.

Dreslsrt

I made the switch from 15 G63 to the 2019 G550. The 19 has more tech, more room & more comfort features. The 15 G63 had more ***** and sounded better. I have the sport exhaust on the 2019 G550, when you put it in sport, you can hear it a little more than when I’m comfort and being 9 gears you hear the downshifts more often than 15 G63. If it’s a daily driver i’d say get the new one. If not keep the 16. Also if you have to pay much more for the 19 I wouldn’t do it unless money isn’t an issue in which case get a 2019 G63 and that will be the perfect solution.

just1time

I will pick the old G any day over the new G. At least for the next couple of years.

Stevemaj

I did it , sold my 2016 G63 for new 2019 G500 (G550 in the USA) , look at the size of my G63 vs G500 , so far i love the G500 much smoother and more civilised , time will tell if I will miss the rawness and agressivity of my G63

Festertester

Congrats!!

TuLsaViPeR

Your Perspective is off...

TuLsaViPeR

Stop trying to fool us, . Retake the photo with the proper Perspective.

TuLsaViPeR

No room back there.

Stevemaj

Why would I try to fool you ? Perspective is a little off you are right, I sold the G63 so can’t retake pic sorry

places

I do think you're perspective is in fact off. No way such a disparity in size between the two vehicles.

kombifan

Enjoy the ride!
Ignore the haters and have fun!

Yes yiur perspective is off but who really cares. I'm sure you'll enjoy all the new upgraded features too!

TuLsaViPeR

I care... People come here because they seek accurate information, and they care also. I don't run my business by providing misleading info. Neither should you.

fallen

2019 G wagen - 192″ L x 78″ W x 77″ H

2016 G wagen - 188″ L x 76″ W x 77″ H