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What the G was meant to do!!!

Old Oct 13, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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What the G was meant to do!!!

It's funny to see all these G wagons on the street now. when originally designed, they were designed for the rough terrain. Having said that, I decided to take mine up and down some mountain terrains. I have to tell you, having owned previous SUVs, The G 3 locking differential is amazing. I love it. My only complaint is the rough ride.
p.s. Everyone up on the hill with their Broncos, blazers, and jeeps thought I was crazy taking a $100K car in the rough. I thought thats what they were built for.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Since I can't attach files, I'm providing a link to a photcast

http://web.mac.com/parzam/iWeb/Site/G55.html

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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That looks like Hollister Hills, took my G500 out there several times with the Land Rover club and had a lot of fun back in 2002 and 2003:

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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Great pictures. Anyone know a place around L.A. I can do that? I don't want to trespass or do some group oriented thing. Just me, some firends, tough terrain and the G500...
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl Lassiter
Great pictures. Anyone know a place around L.A. I can do that? I don't want to trespass or do some group oriented thing. Just me, some firends, tough terrain and the G500...
List of State Vehicular Recreation Areas in California:

http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1170

These are places where you can legally drive your G-wagen off-road on marked and rated trails (like ski slopes: green, blue, black diamond). Since these are state parks, your car insurance should be valid. I think the trails are considered unpaved roads.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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Thanks very much mate. I'll have a read through the site and then go check them out. I took my Range Rover off road a few years back and it was very accomplished but i've heard the G is even more capable. Thanks for the tip on the insurance too.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl Lassiter
Thanks very much mate. I'll have a read through the site and then go check them out. I took my Range Rover off road a few years back and it was very accomplished but i've heard the G is even more capable. Thanks for the tip on the insurance too.
We need to set up a driving club in SoCal
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Range Rover's invited?
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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Puddah, AWSOME! Come check out my forum www.exotixboard.com - we are exotic SUV off-road nuts there!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by S-Clusiv
Range Rover's invited?
Sure thing... all are welcome. besides, I need cars to pull out of the rut.
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That looks like Hollister Hills, took my G500 out there several times with the Land Rover club and had a lot of fun back in 2002 and 2003:

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