somehow offroading in that seems like offroading in a scion xB

damn… if I had the cash, I would off-road that! pretty potent out-of-the box!

Definitely the ugliest SUV ever made…

…and I had thought they stopped manufacturing the G-wagon 10 years ago…they still make that giant box?? While ugly as sin, I always heard they were the most reliable Merc ever made and lasted forever in the African deserts…

yeah, but we only get the LuxePimpGhettomobilles here in the states, not the workhorses everyone else gets.

Yeah the more stripped diesel versions they sell to the rest of the world are very reliable but the ones we get have all of the normal problems current mercs have.

The R.O.W. now has a 3L V6 CDI engine with BlueTec available. But that’s not going to happen for the US market any time soon, if ever. Which is too bad as
the G would be much more appealing with that engine. Oh well…

I WOULD SO ROCK THAT IF I HAD THE CASH….YOU GUYS JUST DONT UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY BEHIND THE SQUARENESS.

The Stig, you are correct.

Even I disagree with this car/motor combo. It is a very well built brick.

The older diesel Geländewagens only had about 90hp (not sure about the torque though). Going over steep hills almost required a fast running start so 410hp is a nice bump up! They’re not pretty but people sure look as it goes by which is all some people care about.

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it coud be the ugliest car ever and i wouldnt care but this design is not good for offroad ive seen tons of these (well the current model not amg) flipped on the freeway there is no way it is stable enough to offroad

“ive seen tons of these (well the current model not amg) flipped on the freeway”

You are an idiot. Considering the extremely low figures of G-wagons imported to the states, I doubt you’ll see ‘tons’ flipped over.

“there is no way it is stable enough to offroad”
you are an idiot. You do not rock crawl at 55mph. On-road stability has little, if anything, to do with offroad performance… but then, that would only matter if ‘tons’ of these actually flipped.

Please refrain from talking out of your ass and looking like a moron. we do not want to be dumber having read your post.

It’s still no Hummer H2… And its a Benz so it will break, unlike the superior H2 or even H3! What a worthless pile of crap

ok bud you think there arent many? call mission viejo MB they have at least 15 in stock right now of this g class pos even my uncle owns one i see them everyday they may not have them in yur run down poor of the redneck woods but here in socal they are an everyday sight

yur run down poor of the redneck woods
yes, Cherry Hills Village is very poor. you got me there. By the way, great punctuation in your comments; not too edumacated are we?

“The G-Wagen was first offered for sale in 1979 and redesigned in 1990 and updated in 1997. A new version was expected for 2007, but the new R-Class will not replace the G-Wagen and it will continue to be hand built in Graz, Austria at an annual production rate of 4,000 to 6,000 units.”

“So you might be intrigued after all — but at that high price you might also consider the latest Range Rover, which goes for about the same dough. Which is better? Or, should we ask, which is more exclusive? After all, with only about 2,000 G500s slated for sale in this country each year and as many as 11,000 Range Rovers, you’re not going to get the same looks in the Rover. But then, what exactly do you want from your over-the-top SUV? Now that’s the question.”

2000 imported a year? yeah, sounds like a ‘ton’ to me. asshat.

Great just what every one needs – a supercar engine in a truck. Now every rapper and rich yuppy has a chance to crash into my motorcyle at 150+mph.

G-G-G-G WAGEN! west siyeed!

#20: LOL. Beautiful.

Morons driving this monster with that much of power will flip over!
Die, all you future 500 hp G-55 AMG owners!

#19 –Mike– I think if you re read tob’s post , he was refering to the truck travelling at that high rate of speed, not the bike.

Motorradd uber alles.

still ugly

probably one of the best suvs ever made, and one of the last hand made vehicles produced. What are you haters talking about?

mission viejo mb has 4 instock

WOW! I didn’t even know you could leave a post. I must say you guys are my new entertainment outlet! This is almost better than porn! (Almost).
Anywaaaaay….
the G-wagen is an awesome exclusive ride. You would know if you’ve ever owned or driven one. Very exclusive too…pj ‘tons f;ipping over guy’, this is a very stable car, you have to be an idiot (as Mike aptly labelled ya) to flip one on the hyway…

On that note, i’ll try to remember you guys as I cruise around in my 2006 G55 from Glauser mbz

Liar, Andrew. Prove it. I have a BMW M5, Corvette Z06 and a Viper. Anybody can say it.

number 14, gm number 1 sth or another, have u seen the article on wheels falling of hummers?

the G55 is a cool car. i think they should put the engine from the 65 models in tho. the twin turbo V12s, that would be cool

Beautiful, gorgeous, simply perfect. The simple, clean, and organic design language in this vehicle has aged superbly, 30 years gone by and its still the best. It’s my favorite SUV ever made, by far, doesn’t hurt that its fast as hells heat too

#25 –amazed– gets it, this is a very well built machine. Very.

Big time turbodiesel is the best powerplant for it though.

Whilst one shouldnt expect consistency from car manufacturers, it does seem odd that there is an AMG version of the G-Wagen yet no plans for a similarly powered GL Class.

I wouldn’t call it ugly.Plain simple lines are not a bad thing and Merc is carte blanche to do that because they have the reputation to back it up.Sometimes,actually a lot of times,understatement is what you want and need,or else you feel like an idiotic clown.I don’t mind this brute at all.It’s actually pretty bloody great.Timeless as well.

in my city , filthy rich 18 yrs old managed to flip everything except for this G wagon

Flipped over LX470 is business as usual over here, so believe me when I tell the G which i drove and was driven by in a desert safari is a very stable SUV

If there’s an ugly SUV in this world, this is it.

who would take an expensive mercedes offroad

“who would take an expensive mercedes offroad ”

a majority of the military’s in the world.

the G-wagon is only an expensive Luxe product stateside. in other markets, it is a nearly indestructable workhorse.

I would say that over-generalizations and mass stereotyping are the direct cause of
1) your angst.
2) my lumping you in with the other asshats on motorcycles who feel that 150+mph is acceptable on public roads.

My apologies for misconstruing your statement.

Appropriate speed.That’s good.lol

I currently have two of the 2003 G500s. The best beast I’ve ever drove on and off road. I must say that I don’t see the need for a 500 hp SUV unless you are towing mobile homes…BTW at what state the speed limit is 130mph? AND if you want a 0-60 in 5.5sec buy a 911 not an SUV…
Regarding the flipped G’s…HAHAHA Their CG is so low that it is almost impossible to flip that car (climbing angle is 36deg)

I have a 2005 G55 Grand Edition with ~14,000 miles bought new from MB. It was supposed to be the last year of production (hence Grand Edition and the numbered plaque for $4,000). Solid vehicle, very fast, nothing like it, not worth the money.