Looking at 2021 G550, some questions
Looking at a 2021 G550. I am coming from Range Rovers and am currently in a 2025 Cayenne which I just don’t love. This vehicle is a 1 owner, but has 86k miles. No CPO is available due to the mileage, but the dealer offered a 3yr/50k mile warranty. It’s the “4 Star MAP” option attached. It seems like a complete piece of crap so I’ve given a respectful no thanks, but was curious the groups opinion.
The vehicle was a 1 owner, serviced twice per year at the same dealer. Recent service included the front brakes, but no the rears. The rears were stated at 60% life. I am surprised by this, at 86k miles. My defender needed new front and rear at 50k…
Tires are Michelin Primacy Tour A/S. Any thoughts on these? I thought factory was Pirelli.
Options attached. Dealer is asking $96k. I’d appreciate any insights!
Trenton O. Gibson
tgibson@highline-autos.com
Highline Autos
Direct: 602.909.9216
Office: 480.348.0777
Trenton O. Gibson
tgibson@highline-autos.com
Highline Autos
Direct: 602.909.9216
Office: 480.348.0777
I also have a 2019 Range Rover and absolutely love the interior, how it rides, and how much stuff you can throw in it. But when I have to make sudden turns on the freeway or drive a bit more aggressively, I miss my old Macan and Cayenne. I replaced my rear rotors on the Rover last fall at about 60k miles but the front rotors had plenty of life. Not great but way better than previous Land Rover brakes. The CPO on my G550 ends in April and mine has been solid so far at about 62k miles. Leaning towards not extending the CPO warranty. The only car warranty I've trusted is Fidelity Platinum. I got a refundable warranty I wasn't familiar with on the 2019 Range Rover from a DGDG dealer just so I'd have something. It actually covered an alternator failure so I haven't cancelled it.
I also have a 2019 Range Rover and absolutely love the interior, how it rides, and how much stuff you can throw in it. But when I have to make sudden turns on the freeway or drive a bit more aggressively, I miss my old Macan and Cayenne. I replaced my rear rotors on the Rover last fall at about 60k miles but the front rotors had plenty of life. Not great but way better than previous Land Rover brakes. The CPO on my G550 ends in April and mine has been solid so far at about 62k miles. Leaning towards not extending the CPO warranty. The only car warranty I've trusted is Fidelity Platinum. I got a refundable warranty I wasn't familiar with on the 2019 Range Rover from a DGDG dealer just so I'd have something. It actually covered an alternator failure so I haven't cancelled it.
I thoroughly enjoyed my RR (2019 ATB) but funny... I could never manage to fit enough stuff in it!! The extremely luxe seats took up too much space. I got rid of the RR once the warranty was up – it immediately failed the water pump at the dealer, >$12k (to them) repair cost. I'm not too interested in another one for that reason. The G seems more spartan, which fits my use case a bit better than the luxe. I am in north north Maine woods.
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The dealer lists "SUSPENSION w/ ADAPTIVE DAMPING $1,400" on their listing, but I see it as a standard option here. Am I missing something? Does $139k sound about right to you all, or do you think there is some room here. Any obvious options missing that I'll regret?
I'm not a pro on options but I don't see anything about adaptive suspension either. At $139k, it seems to be getting closer to a new G550 but it's not the same engine and a quick look shows they are going for closer to $160k+ new.
I'm not a pro on options but I don't see anything about adaptive suspension either. At $139k, it seems to be getting closer to a new G550 but it's not the same engine and a quick look shows they are going for closer to $160k+ new.
For better or worse, I'm moving forward with this G! I expect it to be highly compromised, but quite fun nonetheless. I mentioned this in a DM but will put it here. I loved by L405 RR, but being an Autobiography it was almost too luxe for my use. I looked at the current L460, but it seems they went a step luxe-r. I think a non-ATB L405 would be the perfect RR for me. I think (hope?) the G with deluxe interior pack will scratch that itch, while still leaning more practical/durable.
Trenton O. Gibson
tgibson@highline-autos.com
Highline Autos
Direct: 602.909.9216
Office: 480.348.0777
Last edited by Highline-Autos.com; Feb 14, 2025 at 01:34 PM.
As a reference, for a quality Fidelity Platinum 7yr , 72k warranty on my 2019 Range Rover, I was quoted just under $12k. I ended up passing on it and sticking with the one I bought from the dealer which actually covered my first claim.
Here's info on the MB CPO extension coverage from mbusa.com
Coverage You Can Trust for Up to Five Years
Every Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz is backed by the remaining 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Once that expires, the Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty goes into effect, providing an additional 12-months of coverage with unlimited miles. From there, owners can purchase a Certified Pre-Owned Extended Limited Warranty for one or two years with unlimited miles, so you can drive with total confidence.Disclaimer[5]https://www.mbusa.com/en/cpo
Trenton O. Gibson
tgibson@highline-autos.com
Highline Autos
Direct: 602.909.9216
Office: 480.348.0777
What can I say... I am a sucker for the blacked out exterior with super-beige interior.
Last edited by iiAtlas; Feb 15, 2025 at 05:40 PM.








