The rarest Merc: G-wagen

skyline gtr r34 · 7th December 2007, 13:21

i spotted a black g55 amg , it isn't as big as a hummer kindof looks like a bolero from behind , any bhpians in delhi aware of this ?

vino · 7th December 2007, 13:30

I've seen a maroon colour G-class from jn near Haji Ali mosque in Mumbai..its the first time I'm seeing one, I look big among other cars...

awini · 7th December 2007, 16:16

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Originally Posted by skyline gtr r34

i spotted a black g55 amg , it isn't as big as a hummer kindof looks like a bolero from behind , any bhpians in delhi aware of this ?

yes, seen this car in khan market once.

maxbhp · 7th December 2007, 16:32

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Originally Posted by hanmust

As you are all aware, G-wagen/G-class, is the rarest Merc model, especially in..............

Even before opening the thread I was sure its going to be Mr.Hanmust . Even am a great G-wagon fan (not merc :( ). They surely got oodles of tradition and respect like very few in the segment.

hanmust · 7th December 2007, 17:05

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Originally Posted by maxbhp

Even before opening the thread I was sure its going to be Mr.Hanmust . Even am a great G-wagon fan (not merc :( ). They surely got oodles of tradition and respect like very few in the segment.

Thanx Dude...for u'stading me vey well...i believe U r a beemer fan..

scooby05 · 7th December 2007, 17:09

Friends, I own a BJ series Landcruiser from the '80s, which they also call the "military peoples carrier" and its far stronger than the G wagon from Mercs.
No offense to anybody, but the one in Mumbai was on sale even 6 years back and I had taken a trial, and decided that it was nothing much, except a crude but dependable MPV from Mercedes. the deisgn is so similar to the trax or vice a versa rather!! sorry. Just that the mechanicals are Mercedes quality!!
The BJ series LC's from Toyota are Far more Popular with army's around the world than the G wagons from Mercs.

hanmust · 7th December 2007, 19:27

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Friends, I own a BJ series Landcruiser from the '80s, which they also call the "military peoples carrier" and its far stronger than the G wagon from Mercs.
No offense to anybody, but the one in Mumbai was on sale even 6 years back and I had taken a trial, and decided that it was nothing much, except a crude but dependable MPV from Mercedes. the deisgn is so similar to the trax or vice a versa rather!! sorry. Just that the mechanicals are Mercedes quality!!
The BJ series LC's from Toyota are Far more Popular with army's around the world than the G wagons from Mercs.

Dude, I do agree that BJ Landcruiser is a sturdy vehicle & is one of the classic 4wds...but it doesn't mean that the G-wagen is nothing in front of it...i'm happy that both of these r pure off-roader, not like the new gen SUVs..

Toyota might be the largest auto-makers, but most of thier cars r build to cost, where as most of the Mercs (except the late 90s & early 2000s models) r build to last...like Hummer H1, G-wagen was developed for pure milittary purpose & later due the demand it was civilised...unlike any other 4wds, its the longest lasting model ever, 28 years, and still has a load of demand for it, it shows its acceptance over the world..

Mean time, most of the leading experts have ranked G-wagen no.1 off-roader..as well as many of the most difficult expeditions are made either on G-wagens & Land Rovers...

The comfort level too is high in G-wagen compared to BJs..Even the latest FJ cruiser is not as much comfortable as the new Gs..

U may refer this site on off-roaders.. Kings off the road: Journey to Forever

desideep · 7th December 2007, 20:36

i saw a black G55 seemed brand new kinds had a almost 1 year old registration mark from Jalundhar Punjab near mahipal pur newdelhi

skyline gtr r34 · 21st December 2007, 10:16

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i saw a black G55 seemed brand new kinds had a almost 1 year old registration mark from Jalundhar Punjab near mahipal pur newdelhi

i think G- WAGEN's are not made anymore , there is a new one coming soon

Akshay1234 · 21st December 2007, 10:18

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Originally Posted by skyline gtr r34

i think G- WAGEN's are not made anymore , there is a new one coming soon

its already here and its called the GL.

skyline gtr r34 · 21st December 2007, 10:23

no , the GL is another SUV in the merc stable , the G class would coming in a new avtar soon. The GL is more of a RANGE ROVER , while the G class is a DEFENDER

hanmust · 21st December 2007, 13:44

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Originally Posted by skyline gtr r34

no , the GL is another SUV in the merc stable , the G class would coming in a new avtar soon. The GL is more of a RANGE ROVER , while the G class is a DEFENDER

Merc has extended the production of G-class till 2011...only after that a new G will come out...GL-is seperate version...

Klaus17 · 22nd December 2007, 19:02

spotted a GL CLASS black in colour in juhu. couldnt take a pic as i was driving.

Klaus17

Akshay1234 · 22nd December 2007, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Klaus17

spotted a GL CLASS black in colour in juhu. couldnt take a pic as i was driving.

Klaus17

now this is gotta see.

hanmust · 22nd December 2007, 23:54

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Originally Posted by Klaus17

spotted a GL CLASS black in colour in juhu. couldnt take a pic as i was driving.

Klaus17

wow...gr8 news...will Daimler India give us any surprise by introducing GL in Indian market

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vino BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	I've seen a maroon colour G-class from jn near Haji Ali mosque in Mumbai..its the first time I'm seeing one, I look big among other cars...
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scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 192 Times	Friends, I own a BJ series Landcruiser from the '80s, which they also call the "military peoples carrier" and its far stronger than the G wagon from Mercs. No offense to anybody, but the one in Mumbai was on sale even 6 years back and I had taken a trial, and decided that it was nothing much, except a crude but dependable MPV from Mercedes. the deisgn is so similar to the trax or vice a versa rather!! sorry. Just that the mechanicals are Mercedes quality!! The BJ series LC's from Toyota are Far more Popular with army's around the world than the G wagons from Mercs.
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desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	i saw a black G55 seemed brand new kinds had a almost 1 year old registration mark from Jalundhar Punjab near mahipal pur newdelhi
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skyline gtr r34 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DELHI Posts: 231 Thanked: 20 Times	no , the GL is another SUV in the merc stable , the G class would coming in a new avtar soon. The GL is more of a RANGE ROVER , while the G class is a DEFENDER
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Klaus17 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 155 Thanked: 8 Times	spotted a GL CLASS black in colour in juhu. couldnt take a pic as i was driving. Klaus17 Last edited by Klaus17 : 22nd December 2007 at 19:03.
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