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Congrats on what looks like a great car my friend, even though I confess I mainly opened the post because of the beauty of your wife's Aquanaut!! :-))
May 06, 2019,17:34 PM
And thanks for an instructive writeup, since I'm aware that my knowledge of cars or car markets is fairly essential (these days I only rent something comfortable but fast to have fun for 3/4 months a year in Italy -- I used to go for Mercedes too, now mostly Audi -- and then just hand back what's left to the airport dealer before leaving.... In the league of your car, the similarities with a level of excellence/exclusivity in watches are expected but very interesting, so double-congrats on a long-awaited and good pick in this area as well! Cheers.
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She’s now in love with ...
By: Clueless_Collector : May 6th, 2019-17:09
The best in class - new G- Class. Since the release last year, not many show up in ADs for delivery, not even to mention for a test drive. Delivery for G550 seems catching up so we were able to test drive a G550 last weekend and it definitely was an impro...
Thanks Fab....it's a great Tank! Lol....and quite a luxurious one.
By: Clueless_Collector : May 6th, 2019-17:42
My wife loves to take photos while enjoying rides nowadays, should be a good thing for me too. I'm not auto expert, just purely from a consumer point of view. As you know my preference towards modern items, even for watches, this new G-Class has set a new...
I prefer the original G Class...
By: patrick_y : May 6th, 2019-18:33
The new one is definitely a better car, but loses its charm compared to the genuine article. The original was a genuine article, a product of its times. Faulted when compared to modern cars. But still a desirable vehicle. The new one is a better vehicle i...
Continuous Improvement is the key to success nowadays...
By: Clueless_Collector : May 6th, 2019-19:12
Stay stagnant and you’ll be replaced or take over by some other brands. I don’t think this can be called an imitation, it’s an evolution, just imo. Which “Original” is the version that you like? That’s the beauty of this world, always something for everyo...
What there is a ADM on MB as well?
By: jp884 : May 7th, 2019-10:13
This is common for the Porsche GT cars but I had no idea it bled over to MB. Greedy ass stealerships when the tides turn they'll be begging for our business. And as for me I will remember dealerships that treated me well and did not mark up. Those are the...
Yup, this G550 has a sticker that says "Market Adjustment" of $25K....
By: Clueless_Collector : May 7th, 2019-10:28
but the sales told me "They will probably sell with $10K over...." I rather wait for the G63 AMG and let the heat simmer down a bit. Not many will say "No" to extra $$$....sad to say, some human nature However my local Porsche AD doesn't ask over MSRP, no...
Hi Raymond!
By: JerryW : May 11th, 2019-15:27
Looks like MB mae some nice improvement to the G Wagon. Looking forward to hearing about after you get yours. Hope all is well. JerryW