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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 05:28 PM
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The End of An Era

36.5 yrs (07/1984 - 01/2021) of continuous Gwagen ownership ended today, as the new owner of my 2000 G500 NMLE pulled out of my driveway.

It started in 1984 with a new LWB 280GE ordered and purchased in Stuttgart I drove it for 18 years and 111,000 happy miles when I sold it in 2002.

I purchased a used 2000 G500 NMLE, "Deep Throat", with 22,000 miles in 2002. It left today with almost 93,000 miles on the clock.

Lots of great adventures, good friends and happy times during that Era.

Onward and upward to the next chapter in my life. Happy Trails!

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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 06:02 PM
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Wow that is an amazing ownership. the longest Ive ever held onto a chassis is 15years but we'll see.

So it looks like youre going on an adventure with the purchase of a Sprinter (recently retired?). Im not quite near that yet but I can already see it in the next few years.

Best of luck on your new adventure
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 07:17 PM
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Your contributions to the forums have been appreciated. Enjoy your next chapter, but I think you'll be back!
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 09:38 PM
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Great post, and great photo! Where was it taken? Enjoy the Sprinter.

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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 11:39 PM
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Curious, what's inside the Sprinter?
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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 07:05 AM
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Great post, and great photo! Where was it taken. Enjoy the Sprinter.
Badlands National Park
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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 07:07 AM
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Curious, what's inside the Sprinter?
RV camper. Couch/bed, Kitchen & Bathroom.


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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 10:49 AM
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Sorry to see you leave the G-wagen club! I am facing a personal end of an era myself. Time marches on and things change whether you want them to your not. I have found that, while difficult, change is usually for the better . I hope you enjoy the new Sprinter!

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Nice Sprinter. Like the interior colors and layout. Enjoy many miles of safe and happy motoring.
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Saw a lot of these running around New Zealand for rent, great camper especially for that country where you can quickly be out in the boonies. We're planning on renting one for our next trip down there.
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Originally Posted by Limey Hooligan
Saw a lot of these running around New Zealand for rent, great camper especially for that country where you can quickly be out in the boonies. We're planning on renting one for our next trip down there.
Congrats! Hope you can still poke your head into the forum once in a while...
Just be wary if you go off road. Mine is a 4X4, but the long wheelbase and chassis, and is very close to the ground. Lowest point is the black tank macerator, and breaking that does not result in anything good.

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