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.
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
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2014 D4 HSE
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2014 D4 HSE
Yes the walk through middle row is a bit strange. Defender has a one tonne payload with five seats.
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.
Snorkel mount to A pillar
Top mirror mount to door
Rear seat fold mechanism. Storage under seat.
Channel rail in roof rack
Channel rail in floor
3 diff locks, heated seats, volt and hour meter.
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.
Lot of attention to vehicle earthing.
Guard bolts with gas strut holding bonnet open
Bracket holding side steps on.
Track rod.
Spare area for adding additional electrical stuff. Has two holes with grommets to pass through wire.
This is the front of the centre console. All computers are here. Both always on and accessory power available.
This is the cover plate, notice sealing to limit dust/water.
Top of centre console. There's a second fuse box top of passenger foot well.
Ventilation holes in spare wiring area.
How to walk on the bonnet
How to make the water go away when it comes in.
Underseat storage in both front seats. Drivers side houses bottle jack.
Rear cargo area. Defender has probably twice the length but smaller door opening
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?
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