The rarest Merc: G-wagen

hanmust · 31st August 2009, 16:47

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Originally Posted by cadaver_prad

Was just browsing around for G wagen and came across this thread. i have always loved the Gwagens.
Hey Hanmust have u Done any mods to it?? Would love it if u could post some pics of your baby

So sorry for the delayed response. Ya I'm doing some make-ups for my G. So will post the photos as soon as its over!

BTW, if anybody come across any other G for sale, please let me know. There is few friends who are interested & couple of them are BHPians itself.

NeedaUsername · 1st September 2009, 19:34

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Originally Posted by hanmust

So sorry for the delayed response. Ya I'm doing some make-ups for my G. So will post the photos as soon as its over!

BTW, if anybody come across any other G for sale, please let me know. There is few friends who are interested & couple of them are BHPians itself.

Wow, any teaser pics!? Also, any engine/transmission mods?

hanmust · 3rd September 2009, 09:32

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Originally Posted by NeedaUsername

Wow, any teaser pics!? Also, any engine/transmission mods?

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Originally Posted by cadaver_prad

Pics Pics Pics

So sorry buddies, it too early for a teaser photo, I just started the job, was wating to get some spares from UK. Anyway now I'm thrilled to put photos by seeing your enthusiasm, so will defenetly host once its ready. Thanks

allana13 · 5th September 2009, 21:15

Hi Buddy, If you need any parts for the G wagen from the Uk do let me know.

Cheers

bivin · 7th September 2009, 21:15

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Originally Posted by hanmust

So sorry for the delayed response. Ya I'm doing some make-ups for my G. So will post the photos as soon as its over!

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just in case you need some inspiration!!

glad to be of any help!!

hanmust · 7th September 2009, 23:33

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Originally Posted by allana13

Hi Buddy, If you need any parts for the G wagen from the Uk do let me know.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by bivin

just in case you need some inspiration!!

glad to be of any help!!

Thank you for all your support & encourangments. I now fear whether you all over expect from me. Anyway I'm trying to my G a unique one!

bivin · 8th September 2009, 19:50

HAHA! were sure that your work on the Wagen will exceed our expectations. also, keep us updated on the status please. has work started???

hanmust · 10th September 2009, 01:37

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Originally Posted by bivin

HAHA! were sure that your work on the Wagen will exceed our expectations. also, keep us updated on the status please. has work started???

, no work has not started. I'll start the work after Eid, i.e., with 2 weeks.

allana13 · 12th September 2009, 04:01

Just keep us updated with pics buddy.

Cheers

hanmust · 12th September 2009, 13:07

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Originally Posted by allana13

Just keep us updated with pics buddy.

Cheers

Defenitly, you can keep me updated if you got any good suggession.

TRAUMASURG · 13th September 2009, 05:09

Gwagen also known as the G was designed by MB and hand built in Austria since it's conception in the 70s.i was supposed to be used for UN but UN went with land rover defender and toyota land cruiser and almost entire line was taken by then late Shah of Iran for his militiary.It was very popular with the eastern block former Soviet Union generals also.It was introuced by a wealthy car sales dealer in Sante FE,New Mexico ,USA.He bought few of them and had to go thru crash testing and got them cleared for sale in USA.He was selling all three gasoline version short wheel base known as 3 door, LWB ,the 5 door and the cabriolet an open top/rag top version of the 3 doorfora hefty price of US 135000 a piece.Sold a lot to celebrities and some wealthy clients He had arranged with MBUSa to do the serviceing for his cars thru MB dealer net work ,but in 2000 ansd 2001 MbB decided to introduce this suv as their product changed the name to G 500 and introduced to US and North america market It was first introduced at New york auto show in 2001 and and later is all history the g500 was priced at US $82000.now the 2010 g500 goes for about 100k and g55 about 20k more Her is the picture of my SUv for your viewing pleasure You can view more on my garage folder My g500 was bought new in oct 2002 for $ 89000. including sales tax it came with all the options available at that time like heated steering wheel ,hand free clalling ,multi-contour driver's seat and rear park sensor

bivin · 13th September 2009, 12:19

sweet!! now there are atleast 2 G-wagens on team-bhp!!
@traumasurg: love your car buddy. simple and beautiful.
@hanmust: youve got some stiff competition!!

14000rpm · 13th September 2009, 14:28

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Originally Posted by hanmust

, no work has not started. I'll start the work after Eid, i.e., with 2 weeks.

sweet. please keep us posted. I'm keen to see as many pix of your G as possible.

josepeter · 13th September 2009, 21:23

Some more inspiration!! Stock is Kinda boring

hanmust · 14th September 2009, 09:39

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Originally Posted by bivin

just in case you need some inspiration!!

glad to be of any help!!

Here is the photo of the same G which my best friend took when he went to Dubai last. He too snapped to give me some ideas!

5th September 2009, 21:15	#94
allana13 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 541 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Hi Buddy, If you need any parts for the G wagen from the Uk do let me know. Cheers
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8th September 2009, 19:50	#97
bivin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 982 Thanked: 230 Times	HAHA! were sure that your work on the Wagen will exceed our expectations. also, keep us updated on the status please. has work started???
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12th September 2009, 04:01	#99
allana13 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 541 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Just keep us updated with pics buddy. Cheers
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13th September 2009, 05:09	#101
TRAUMASURG BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MASSENA, NY. Posts: 87 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	Gwagen also known as the G was designed by MB and hand built in Austria since it's conception in the 70s.i was supposed to be used for UN but UN went with land rover defender and toyota land cruiser and almost entire line was taken by then late Shah of Iran for his militiary.It was very popular with the eastern block former Soviet Union generals also.It was introuced by a wealthy car sales dealer in Sante FE,New Mexico ,USA.He bought few of them and had to go thru crash testing and got them cleared for sale in USA.He was selling all three gasoline version short wheel base known as 3 door, LWB ,the 5 door and the cabriolet an open top/rag top version of the 3 doorfora hefty price of US 135000 a piece.Sold a lot to celebrities and some wealthy clients He had arranged with MBUSa to do the serviceing for his cars thru MB dealer net work ,but in 2000 ansd 2001 MbB decided to introduce this suv as their product changed the name to G 500 and introduced to US and North america market It was first introduced at New york auto show in 2001 and and later is all history the g500 was priced at US $82000.now the 2010 g500 goes for about 100k and g55 about 20k more Her is the picture of my SUv for your viewing pleasure You can view more on my garage folder My g500 was bought new in oct 2002 for $ 89000. including sales tax it came with all the options available at that time like heated steering wheel ,hand free clalling ,multi-contour driver's seat and rear park sensor Attached Thumbnails
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13th September 2009, 12:19	#102
bivin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 982 Thanked: 230 Times	sweet!! now there are atleast 2 G-wagens on team-bhp!! @traumasurg: love your car buddy. simple and beautiful. @hanmust: youve got some stiff competition!!
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13th September 2009, 21:23	#104
josepeter BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 416 Thanked: 565 Times	Some more inspiration!! Stock is Kinda boring Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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