If VIC55 is getting a new toy, so am I
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If VIC55 is getting a new toy, so am I
What do you guys think of geting the wifey a G500? I am planning on a 997 GT3 for the fall, so I thought I'd slap a little something her way before I tell her that the kids college fund is all gone?
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What do you guys think of geting the wifey a G500? I am planning on a 997 GT3 for the fall, so I thought I'd slap a little something her way before I tell her that the kids college fund is all gone?
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Originally Posted by jangy
What do you guys think of geting the wifey a G500? I am planning on a 997 GT3 for the fall, so I thought I'd slap a little something her way before I tell her that the kids college fund is all gone?
I can dish out some advice to you for once! I bought my live-in girlfriend one in April. Its a 2002 (first yr Merc officially imported them)with 25,000. She loves it. Its black on black (the only combo for a G) and is easy to park as its slim and fairly short. I like borrowing it too, as its such an experience to drive. Sure it crashes over bumps and creaks a little but it's all part of the charm. It's an SUV that isn't pretending to be something its not (ie Chevy Tahoe H2) and makes a great second car.
Built like a tank, looks like one too. Go for it J!
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Only if you paint the front turn signals on that VW lookin thang and let your dogs wash the windows !
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I love the G ... been thinking about picking one up after seeing that post of 3 G55s available ...
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If you plan on taking it wheelin' then I say go for it (and then post pictures)!! Those things are indestructable!! But for daily driving I couldn't think of a worse vehicle, too big and clucky for my tastes.
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Yeah, the SWB is more intriguing to me for offroad prowess. i'm pretty extreme. The jeep is only a year old and all the paint is gone. I need something that can handle the terrain.
Problem with the SWB is that I can get a new G500 for the price of a used SWB with about 50K miles on it.
The reason I don't want the G55 is that I just don't like SUV racers. I want a truck to go offroad and I already have a 55k, and i'm sure the 997 will get complete mods.
Problem with the SWB is that I can get a new G500 for the price of a used SWB with about 50K miles on it.
The reason I don't want the G55 is that I just don't like SUV racers. I want a truck to go offroad and I already have a 55k, and i'm sure the 997 will get complete mods.
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Come on Jangy ... you want the wifey to be able to drive defensively. That means mashing the 55 supercharged moter to avoid some ********.
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Originally Posted by jangy
Yeah, the SWB is more intriguing to me for offroad prowess. i'm pretty extreme. The jeep is only a year old and all the paint is gone. I need something that can handle the terrain.
Problem with the SWB is that I can get a new G500 for the price of a used SWB with about 50K miles on it.
The reason I don't want the G55 is that I just don't like SUV racers. I want a truck to go offroad and I already have a 55k, and i'm sure the 997 will get complete mods.
Problem with the SWB is that I can get a new G500 for the price of a used SWB with about 50K miles on it.
The reason I don't want the G55 is that I just don't like SUV racers. I want a truck to go offroad and I already have a 55k, and i'm sure the 997 will get complete mods.
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Forget about G-wagen it out dated...I had 2 of them...
It like riding a brick compared other modern 4x4...Not comfotable...cant tae a corner but very capable off-road, once it went even further the H1...
It like riding a brick compared other modern 4x4...Not comfotable...cant tae a corner but very capable off-road, once it went even further the H1...
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if your gana get a G make sure Its a G55K that thing is BADDDDD ASSSSS, ive got 1...you woudlnt beleive how fast the thing is...ive pulled on m3s...just drive one youll see why im so excited about it...JUST DRIVE IT...like go, NOW ...
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SL 65 AMG and E63s AMG
I thought that it was discontinued. 06 is 05 carried over.
I'm not sure I could stomach 12 MPG at this time. I've heard that the replacement will have a Turbo Diesel with scads a power.
But if you've got money to burn.......by all means spend it.
I'm not sure I could stomach 12 MPG at this time. I've heard that the replacement will have a Turbo Diesel with scads a power.
But if you've got money to burn.......by all means spend it.
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If your want fast SUV ML63 or Cayenne TT S is the way to go...If you want sonthing cheaper and good off road and on road manner, very comfortable there is RR or RR Sport both with Kompressor engine...
Btw...I am getting Cayenne TT with Hamann staff...
Btw...I am getting Cayenne TT with Hamann staff...
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+1 on the Range Rover.
I bought the wifey one, and I'm still getting favors out of the deal....
Great truck offroad, too. The luxury belies it's abilities.
I bought the wifey one, and I'm still getting favors out of the deal....
Great truck offroad, too. The luxury belies it's abilities.