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Thread: G-Wagen @ 120k - pffft....please

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    The supercharged AMG sounds the go for me:

    The G-Wagen is likely to be sold here as a G350 CDI (with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel), a G500 (with a 5.5-litre V8) and G55 AMG (with a potent 5.4-litre supercharged V8).

    The brutal G55 AMG is likely to cost upwards of $300,000.

    Just better go and check with the missus if it's OK to sell the house to get one....

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    Maybe their thinking if they have got the defence contract,well maybe they can attack the domestic market as well......even though models will be different,many spares may be similar.

    Dunno who would want one at those prices

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael2 View Post
    If it has airbags it will appeal to mining & gov't buyers. But then again, I'm sure a Council Ranger would rather drive a D3 or a RRS than a G-Wagen.

    However if they have airbags, they could then be customised for mine site ambulance work, and would be better than a 100Series adapted to such a task.
    I doubt it. Lots of Hilux's and Land Cruiser Workmate 5 seaters replacing 100 series. The 200 Series are considered way to expensive and they're cheaper than the estimated price of a G-Wagon.
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    Guess I will just have to do the first AULRO Official Roadtest on one when they land in New Vehicle showroom at work!!

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    WHATTT???? That price is just silly...

    I can't believe the Military was going to replace their landrovers with this???? last time i checked a perentie was not that expensive...

    The G-wagon better be able to drive itself, perform its own servicing, create it's own fuel, have a top speed on rough terrain of 150km/h, hover above the ground and have mini-guns that pop out of the mudguards for that price

    Bloody hell ay... not to mention they are about as good looking as the north end of a south bound cow

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    Here's a link to the U.S prices. Hell, even allowing for currency difference and a bit extra for the shipping, the G55 AMG seems a bargain there!

    2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Pricing and Information

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    Ooooh, good news - does this signal the return of right hand drive G-wagens?

    I'm sure the base models will be cheaper than the reporter's estimate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leo View Post
    Ooooh, good news - does this signal the return of right hand drive G-wagens?

    I'm sure the base models will be cheaper than the reporter's estimate.
    Yes $119,990

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael2 View Post
    If it has airbags it will appeal to mining & gov't buyers. But then again, I'm sure a Council Ranger would rather drive a D3 or a RRS than a G-Wagen.

    However if they have airbags, they could then be customised for mine site ambulance work, and would be better than a 100Series adapted to such a task.
    At that price, can't see the mining industry buying too many if any at all, airbags or not. There are plenty of much cheaper options around.

    Apart from the price, I couldn't bring myself to own one anyway, regardless of their claimed capabilities. They're butt ugly. But then, to some - that is an attraction I suppose........
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    for that sort of money an Australian OKA would be a better option

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