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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 08:29 AM
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Thoughts on price for a 2016 G550

It has a Carfax minor accident damage report. It's at an Acura dealer near me. I just need it for a train car and tailgate (hopefully next season back to MetLife). And I just fancy a G Wagen.

https://www.dchmontclairacura.com/ve...YC3KFXGX258955

It looked like new when I went to see it and drove as it should. It is freshly serviced.
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by zer0t
It has a Carfax minor accident damage report. It's at an Acura dealer near me. I just need it for a train car and tailgate (hopefully next season back to MetLife). And I just fancy a G Wagen.

https://www.dchmontclairacura.com/ve...YC3KFXGX258955

It looked like new when I went to see it and drove as it should. It is freshly serviced.
Not a bad ask price. Sure you can negotiate lower. I just sold my 2013 G550 with 58k miles and a clean Carfax report for $62k last week. It had 24" wheels on it and looked custom. Sure that helped.
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 09:39 AM
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by zer0t
It has a Carfax minor accident damage report. It's at an Acura dealer near me. I just need it for a train car and tailgate (hopefully next season back to MetLife). And I just fancy a G Wagen.

https://www.dchmontclairacura.com/ve...YC3KFXGX258955

It looked like new when I went to see it and drove as it should. It is freshly serviced.
priced very well. Should go fast. The 2016 is a very different car than a 2013. I would move on it if it’s as good as you say it is condition wise.
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 01:39 PM
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Please understand that it would be best if you were able to have a competent shop go thru this G to check for rust... check tailgate and tailgate area - and under the windshield gasket lower edge... best to know up front what you are walking into... could be fine - could be a mess - a 2016 in NJ can go either way..
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 01:50 PM
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Looks like a pretty good example given the year and miles. The price seems about right and looks pretty clean.

For the $ and your purpose, would an older model work better as a tailgate truck and a commute/train truck? Of course that depends if you want to go with an overlanding style camping setup for tailgates and if you would be worried about door dings.
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I'm having a hard time deciding if a 2011 G55k for 59k with 40k miles is a better deal than the 2016 with 47k miles for 75k. It will be a low use vehicle and really just scratch the itch of wanting a G Wagen.
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Originally Posted by zer0t
I'm having a hard time deciding if a 2011 G55k for 59k with 40k miles is a better deal than the 2016 with 47k miles for 75k. It will be a low use vehicle and really just scratch the itch of wanting a G Wagen.
2016 sounds like a better deal FWIW
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I have a 2016 with 19,000 miles, clean caarfax in same color as that. First two years in Seattle (no road salt) and two years in Connecticut in garage. If interested, send me a note. I'm the original owner
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I'd go with the '16. Much better deal in the long run and some good upgrades over the '11 model. It will also be easier to get out of if your itch get satisfied quickly. I previously owned a '16 and it treated me well.
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Please understand that it would be best if you were able to have a competent shop go thru this G to check for rust... check tailgate and tailgate area - and under the windshield gasket lower edge... best to know up front what you are walking into... could be fine - could be a mess - a 2016 in NJ can go either way..
This is a must! For some reason i thought this dealer was in SoCal. Definitely get any east coast G checked out for rust before buying. I own a 2011 g55k and it’s a very different car than a 2016 g550. The 55K powertrain feels like a prehistoric brute by comparison (i love it) but in your case, I would buy this 2016 if it’s in good shape. I’m a big fan of that powertrain and with the prices coming down, i think these 2016+ cars are becoming a better overall value.
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@zer0t I would reach out to @kirklandg550 and see what kind of deal you can strike. If you want that 2016 near you I'd go offer $70K on it. They probably only gave $63-$65K on trade for it.
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