2019 G 550s with 75K-ish miles. What am I in for?
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2019 G 550s with 75K-ish miles. What am I in for?
Hi all. I'm exploring getting into a W463A and want to know what I'm getting into. The lower priced options on the market are coming in with around 75-80K miles for $75-85K.
The plan would be to use this as my daily (commute 3x/week to the office) and general light duty "truck stuff" (hardware store, garden center, etc...). We have a Panamera wagon for road trips (which currently does the "truck stuff" just fine, lol).
Currently driving a 2019 W222 S63. Looking for something sorta rugged to switch up the vibe. I considered the Lexus GX550 and LX600, but the twin turbo V6 drama is giving me pause. Had a person in the know tell me to straight up pass on them for a couple of years until Toyota gets it sorted. New cars are being returned on flatbeds. Considered a Defender, but I've never owned a Land Rover product, so I'm simply not familiar with dealing with them or the local service teams. I haven't heard good things. The Ineos steering is a freaking joke. Not sure how that made it to production. I'm sure that it's great for proper off-roading, but 99.99% of them will do more Malling than Crawling.
Candid thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
The plan would be to use this as my daily (commute 3x/week to the office) and general light duty "truck stuff" (hardware store, garden center, etc...). We have a Panamera wagon for road trips (which currently does the "truck stuff" just fine, lol).
Currently driving a 2019 W222 S63. Looking for something sorta rugged to switch up the vibe. I considered the Lexus GX550 and LX600, but the twin turbo V6 drama is giving me pause. Had a person in the know tell me to straight up pass on them for a couple of years until Toyota gets it sorted. New cars are being returned on flatbeds. Considered a Defender, but I've never owned a Land Rover product, so I'm simply not familiar with dealing with them or the local service teams. I haven't heard good things. The Ineos steering is a freaking joke. Not sure how that made it to production. I'm sure that it's great for proper off-roading, but 99.99% of them will do more Malling than Crawling.
Candid thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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You know the 463 V8 has twin turbos.
The M176 in the 550 may not be as susceptible to OVS failure leading to RMS failure to the extent the M177 is but it is something to think about.
The M176 in the 550 may not be as susceptible to OVS failure leading to RMS failure to the extent the M177 is but it is something to think about.
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Yes. The reason I mention the TTs above is because the new TT V6 engine(s) from Toyota are sort of high drama right now and are to be avoided.
Is the RMS fix for the G-Class easier, same, or more difficult than with the sedans? Is it a drop the engine and trans and do it all on the ground 40 hours type of job?
Is the RMS fix for the G-Class easier, same, or more difficult than with the sedans? Is it a drop the engine and trans and do it all on the ground 40 hours type of job?
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Toyota turbos have nothing to do with MB turbos. Do you have a different view? Who cares about high drama?
OVS replacement depends on intercooler and radiator packaging.
C63 in particular has a tight arrangement in this area. E63 with M177 LS2 seems to have the most data points and reports on this site - long job.
You would be one of the highest authorities on W463 M176. There are not many reports or data points. A hopeful fact is that the G has the roomiest engine bay but you need to remove the engine cover and see how the intercoolers are packaged.
OVSs are directly attached to the engine in all cases.
OVS replacement depends on intercooler and radiator packaging.
C63 in particular has a tight arrangement in this area. E63 with M177 LS2 seems to have the most data points and reports on this site - long job.
You would be one of the highest authorities on W463 M176. There are not many reports or data points. A hopeful fact is that the G has the roomiest engine bay but you need to remove the engine cover and see how the intercoolers are packaged.
OVSs are directly attached to the engine in all cases.
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My point in mentioning the Toyota TY V6 issues is because I strongly considered those when I was cross-shopping, but passed on them. I know they aren’t related to what’s happening with MBs.
I called a reputable tech in my area and asked him his thoughts and he said that that truck is susceptible to have the RMS leak and if that truck developed it, it would be an engine and transmission out job taking about 2 weeks and costing about 30-40 hours of labor plus parts (and “while you are in there” work).
I called a reputable tech in my area and asked him his thoughts and he said that that truck is susceptible to have the RMS leak and if that truck developed it, it would be an engine and transmission out job taking about 2 weeks and costing about 30-40 hours of labor plus parts (and “while you are in there” work).
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Buy one thats already had it replaced or a 2021+. I bought a 2021 because they allegedly "fixed" the issue with the updated RMS/OVS in the 2021 model year. Seems like it's less of an issue on the M176 in the G than the M176 in the S class and GLS.
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My point in mentioning the Toyota TY V6 issues is because I strongly considered those when I was cross-shopping, but passed on them. I know they aren’t related to what’s happening with MBs.
I called a reputable tech in my area and asked him his thoughts and he said that that truck is susceptible to have the RMS leak and if that truck developed it, it would be an engine and transmission out job taking about 2 weeks and costing about 30-40 hours of labor plus parts (and “while you are in there” work).
I called a reputable tech in my area and asked him his thoughts and he said that that truck is susceptible to have the RMS leak and if that truck developed it, it would be an engine and transmission out job taking about 2 weeks and costing about 30-40 hours of labor plus parts (and “while you are in there” work).
MB dealers get paid for engine-out. An indy isn't going to tell you anything different.
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My '19 G550 is at 27K, and has been problem free except some minor recalls the first couple years. At 75K, much depends on how it's been treated -- service records should be scrutinized. Check the pads and rotors - if they're original, likely the truck hasn't been driven hard. If they're the third+ set, you need to inspect the drive train components thoroughly and the condition of gearbox fluids. Hard braking = aggressive driving.
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