https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...AG-AD-14838880
Yes live axles. ..:but it's now 6 months since the Wagon version was launched on oz and still of one actual vehicle for sale anywhere in oz! Is it lack of supply or demand?
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...AG-AD-14838880
Yes live axles. ..:but it's now 6 months since the Wagon version was launched on oz and still of one actual vehicle for sale anywhere in oz! Is it lack of supply or demand?
There is now one single MB G Professional Wagon on carsales.We've taken a wrong turn
...but its a 2016 model demo and they’re still asking $120,000!!! Strange. Looks like there’s no demand whatsoever, or they all just sell on order.
Is anyone actually driving a new G Professional?
Washing the Merc? — Exploring Overland
Putting the mud on! LOL
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This one's for sale:
2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Auto AWD-OAG-AD-16496794
And this is where it's been:
Best 4WD: Mercedes-Benz G300CDI?Professional'review | Drive.com.au
Yes saw that one...it came last in the review LOL. Not comfortable enough for the soft reviewers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arapiles
...The price is simply ridiculous. If it was $70K it might be worth a look. I wonder if it comes with paint on mud?
The weird thing about these wagon versions is that you only get to have 3 passengers - a restriction which must relate to payload - yet they claim that it can carry over a ton. Are they thinking that a particularly large person is going to sit in the middle?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeros
Yes the walk through middle row is a bit strange. Defender has a one tonne payload with five seats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arapiles
The wierdest thing to me is the price. They are not a luxury vehicle and they’re not really any more heavy duty than a Defender or a Landcruiser. Cachet alone is clearly no match for pragmatic value for money. So what do MB think they’re doing? It’s bonkers. If JLR try to follow suit with Defender it will fail. Range Rover prices for pragmatic vehicles. Only the minority pay for image alone.
I've just read a great quote by Solmanic on the G Wagon forum, comparing new G to the mythical new Defender. I remain intrigued...
"This new model just highlights how badly Land Rover are cocking up their Defender replacement program. Here Mercedes have been able to produce a new vehicle that is unmistakably a G-Wagen but on a majorly overhauled platform, and bring it to market without a break in production. By contrast, Land Rover have stopped production of the original Defender, lost several commercial & military contracts in the process, have presented a weak prototype of the replacement that was universally panned, and still have no real advice on what the actual replacement will be or when it will be on sale! And this was the spiritual bedrock of their entire company."
You've described it well and I'm actually coming around a bit on why the G Wagon is so expensive. Although, the basics shouldn't cost anymore, so it remains a conundrum for me.
Do I have $100K to spend on a G professional? NO. or $200K+ to spend on a new G500 when they arrive? NO
But I really like them!
Am I unhappy with my Defender in comparison? Well not at all for the price differential (I paid under $40K for a new 2014 Defender). But if they were both the same price - say $60K? Hmmm...
The build quality of the G looks a bit better, more solid. The G has safety features like airbags. The G is auto. The G has 3 difflocks standard. But then there are even fewer of them in Australia.
Solmanic if you're there...it would be great to hear more from you re the G!
Hmm the price. Some shots of the engineering, I would say more heavy duty than a Defender.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeros
https://i.ibb.co/DCfjrJ5/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Snorkel mount to A pillar
https://i.ibb.co/09R1wN2/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Top mirror mount to door
https://i.ibb.co/47CLC8T/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Rear seat fold mechanism. Storage under seat.
https://i.ibb.co/wzsLxDf/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Channel rail in roof rack
https://i.ibb.co/X3k51p2/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Channel rail in floor
https://i.ibb.co/h9VN8vm/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
3 diff locks, heated seats, volt and hour meter.
https://i.ibb.co/KVP8NFp/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Top left is idle up, middle increases or decreases idle. Top right send power to winch. Bottom left is recirc. Big knob makes air con cooler.
https://i.ibb.co/tL7D8Jk/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Lot of attention to vehicle earthing.
https://i.ibb.co/6RnQpgt/IMG-2019031...-2328x1746.jpg
Guard bolts with gas strut holding bonnet open
https://i.ibb.co/dtCJrb1/IMG-2019031...-2328x1746.jpg
Bracket holding side steps on.
https://i.ibb.co/qshpRQ4/IMG-2019031...-2328x1746.jpg
Track rod.
https://i.ibb.co/W5V7gSM/IMG-2019031...-2328x1746.jpg
Spare area for adding additional electrical stuff. Has two holes with grommets to pass through wire.
https://i.ibb.co/vXhf9q8/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
This is the front of the centre console. All computers are here. Both always on and accessory power available.
https://i.ibb.co/ph1nKhW/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
This is the cover plate, notice sealing to limit dust/water.
https://i.ibb.co/Vgftsy0/IMG-2019031...-2328x1746.jpg
Top of centre console. There's a second fuse box top of passenger foot well.
https://i.ibb.co/6YSHHXz/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Ventilation holes in spare wiring area.
https://i.ibb.co/H2p49dH/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
How to walk on the bonnet
https://i.ibb.co/zZVWt8s/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
How to make the water go away when it comes in.
https://i.ibb.co/J2QS7cR/IMG-2019031...-1746x2328.jpg
Underseat storage in both front seats. Drivers side houses bottle jack.
https://i.ibb.co/YBp5Tjw/IMG-2019031...-2328x1746.jpg
Rear cargo area. Defender has probably twice the length but smaller door opening
https://i.ibb.co/3B3YvTG/IMG-2019031...-2328x1746.jpg
Tread plate on rear bumper.
Thanks posting for all of those pics, lots of interesting attributes that are different to Defender. it would be great to see more of the chassis, driveline, etc if you feel inclined.
What’s it like owning a G? How does it compare to a Defender day to day?
