Should a buy a 2016 . . ?
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Should a buy a 2016 . . ?
I am a fan of the pre-2019 Gs and have been looking for a replacement for my 2003 G500. I want to move up on the food chain so I have been thinking of a 2013 or later G550. In particular, I've been thinking of a low mileage 2013-2015 because they have the latest (non-2019 interior), they are non turbo, they have 18" wheels, and they do not have the auto stop/start BS. I keep cars for a long time so I am concerned about long term reliability and maintenance costs. However, finding one has been really difficult. I now have the opportunity to get into a 2016 with extremely low miles, however, it has the hot V turbo engine, 19" wheels, and the BS auto start/stop. Should I consider this, should I hold out for a 2013-2015, or if I'm going to give up on simplicity (and have to put up with the auto stop/start BS), should I wait and get into a 2017-2018 with the larger nav setup and Car Play? Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.
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I just bought a 2016 G63, the start stop takes a second to turn off and becomes a normal function of the start up after a few goes anyway so forget about that (mine doesnt actually want to turn the engine off at the moment perhaps the cold weather). The turbo engine will really help the car feel stronger, in comfort its very relaxed so the extra shove of the turbo will help greatly by making it feel more refined and less need for extra revs. Mines on 20" AMG rims and drives great so 19's will be even smoother
I love mine after a short time, the newer interior/Comand etc is a must at this price point, even the 2016 is now so out of date but best available, dont get an older one. Here in the UK theres a bit of a price jump to the 2017 cars so for the sake of Carplay etc I felt not worth it and went with the 2016
I love mine after a short time, the newer interior/Comand etc is a must at this price point, even the 2016 is now so out of date but best available, dont get an older one. Here in the UK theres a bit of a price jump to the 2017 cars so for the sake of Carplay etc I felt not worth it and went with the 2016
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There are a few low mile 13-15 G 550's on Cars.com, you are probably going to have to buy one that is a few states away from you.
If you really don't like the auto start stop and Carplay isn't a big deal for you, stick with the older G's.
If you really don't like the auto start stop and Carplay isn't a big deal for you, stick with the older G's.
