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Old 11-11-2011, 01:45 AM
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G55 vs. G550

In everyone's REAL personal experience, how does the G55 differ from the G550? I am looking to a buy a 2009 or later G-Class, but I am not sure which way to go. I will more than likely buy a low-mileage CPO car, but wanted to get some thoughts on the differences. Also, has anyone had any experience with the G-Class versus the Range Rover Sport, or other luxo SUVs? I know this is an AMG thread, but I would like some concrete feedback. Not just "The G55 is better because it is more expensive"... Thoughts?

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I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME INSIGHT HERE! WHAT IS THE POINT OF THESE FORUMS IF NOBODY RESPONDS???
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Originally Posted by mad141
I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME INSIGHT HERE! WHAT IS THE POINT OF THESE FORUMS IF NOBODY RESPONDS???
Given the fact you drive an Audi and have no manners, a Range Rover is definitely more your style.
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Given the fact you drive an Audi and have no manners, a Range Rover is definitely more your style.
Talk about having no manners? It is people like you that should not be allowed on forums like these. I am asking for some simple advice from other people who own the G-Class. I am not looking for snarky comments like the one you just made. Crazy? Really??? How old are we?
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I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME INSIGHT HERE! WHAT IS THE POINT OF THESE FORUMS IF NOBODY RESPONDS???
This is a slow forum, not many of these around and only a fraction of the owners dwell on these forums.

I personally would go for the G55, but I am an AMG nut. Everything is more beefy, and you have the exclusivity of have one of the coolest SUVs on the planet.
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Originally Posted by Nachtsturm
This is a slow forum, not many of these around and only a fraction of the owners dwell on these forums.

I personally would go for the G55, but I am an AMG nut. Everything is more beefy, and you have the exclusivity of have one of the coolest SUVs on the planet.
THANK YOU! Thank you for responding in a mature and informative manner. I really appreciate it.

Have you driven both? If so, how would you describe the difference in ride quality and handling?
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there have been very informative threads comparing the AMG to the 550and I think the rover too. Use the "search" function in the top right corner and you should find some info on comparisons. They may have been in the regular G section instead of AMG so try that section too. Good Luck!
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Given the fact you drive an Audi and have no manners, a Range Rover is definitely more your style.

By the way, how is that "G500 Hybrid" treating you? Seeing as MB doesn't make a G500 Hybrid, it sounds like you are FULL OF IT!
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THANK YOU! Thank you for responding in a mature and informative manner. I really appreciate it.

Have you driven both? If so, how would you describe the difference in ride quality and handling?
Never driven a G550, but the G55 was amazing.

You cannot go wrong with anything AMG. I was thinking about buying a CLK550 because I could not find an 05 CLK55, boy am I glad I held out for the AMG.
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By the way, how is that "G500 Hybrid" treating you? Seeing as MB doesn't make a G500 Hybrid, it sounds like you are FULL OF IT!
Easy grasshopper. Grane has the only G500 Hybrid ever produced.

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