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G550 or G63 in terms of reliability

Old Aug 3, 2020 | 07:21 PM
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G550 or G63 in terms of reliability

So I am on the waitlist for a G550 but I can switch it to a G63 at any time. My only concern is that the G63 might be a bit less reliable because of its engine and power.
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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 08:06 PM
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So I am on the waitlist for a G550 but I can switch it to a G63 at any time. My only concern is that the G63 might be a bit less reliable because of its engine and power.
Both are reliable and come with the same 4 year full factory warranty. You can also buy a Mercedes extended warranty on either. G63 retains its value better and is more fun to drive and has higher demand. If you can switch it to a G63 at MSRP and the wait time is not too much longer I would opt for the big boy model.
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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 08:45 PM
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AMG engines are assembled by the one person on the signature plaque so I would think the engines are just as or more reliable than a non-AMG engine. If you go with the 63 and use the additional HP, you will only be going through tires faster.

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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 10:54 PM
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Neither one is more reliable than the other so get whichever one you like more since it appears you can get either at about the same time.
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 11:28 PM
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depends on how you drive it... ( applies to everything )
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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 12:33 AM
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Probably g63 if you drive both the same way since engine/parts are rated for higher performance..no not a biased opinion ...
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Old Aug 6, 2020 | 12:26 AM
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"I am on the waitlist for a G550 but I can switch it to a G63 at any time" - now that's funny - how long are you willing to wait ?

COVID is again accelerating in the EU - including Austria.


Factory PO's have been issued for ALL G-Wagen's that are scheduled to be built in time to reach the US by end-December - that's the best case.

Remember - a order is a order when you have a Factory PO# - anything less is you have a "Request with your dealer"
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Old Aug 6, 2020 | 07:29 AM
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I think the OP means he can get on a list for G63 from a 550 which could mean a two year wait 🧐
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