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Terrakot · 21 February 2019, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

You're right about that. The Moscow Edition would be black on black with limo tint. It goes with the whole gangster aesthetic.

When I visited Yerevan, I saw so many G Wagons, it was just stupid. I'd see caravans of 5-6 black G Wagons driving down the street. I asked my friend who lives there what's that all about. His response? Oligarchs/gangsters.

In Moscow G-wagen has a negative reputation

jschmidtdmd · 21 February 2019, 11:36 PM

What a car! extremely impressed! I'm not much of a car guy, but the technology in this thing is just insane.

It drives great and certainly makes sense in comparison to some of the other options I considered.

In response to some of the negative comments, I do find the car aesthetically pleasing, have since I was a kid and yes, I have a tiny wiener. LOL!

Wesley Crusher · 22 February 2019, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

What a car! extremely impressed! I'm not much of a car guy, but the technology in this thing is just insane.

It drives great and certainly makes sense in comparison to some of the other options I considered.

In response to some of the negative comments, I do find the car aesthetically pleasing, have since I was a kid and yes, I have a tiny wiener. LOL!

My comment only applied to owners of the 6x6

tyler1980 · 22 February 2019, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

Hey guys,

I have been interested in a G Wagon for quite awhile and have an opportunity to pick one up today.

I've never driven one and am looking for some feedback before making the trek to the dealership to check it out.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Experience?

Thanks,

JPS

it's awesome. Had it been a better vehicle for the kids in the back i would have gotten one. The Range Rover fit the family better. For a second vehicle... thats tempting, but expensive

superdog · 22 February 2019, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

What a car! extremely impressed! I'm not much of a car guy, but the technology in this thing is just insane.

It drives great and certainly makes sense in comparison to some of the other options I considered.

In response to some of the negative comments, I do find the car aesthetically pleasing, have since I was a kid and yes, I have a tiny wiener. LOL!

Comical that anyone wearing a watch worth more than a few thousand dollars could possibly pass judgment on someone driving one of these.

Comical. But typical.

You going to pull the trigger?

superdog · 22 February 2019, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

it's awesome. Had it been a better vehicle for the kids in the back i would have gotten one. The Range Rover fit the family better. For a second vehicle... thats tempting, but expensive

The redesign, based on certain articles I’ve read, revolved around createung more space in back.

Hard to beat the RR. In any case. But I’d imagine this would suit most pretty well.

GB-man · 22 February 2019, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

What a car! extremely impressed! I'm not much of a car guy, but the technology in this thing is just insane.

It drives great and certainly makes sense in comparison to some of the other options I considered.

In response to some of the negative comments, I do find the car aesthetically pleasing, have since I was a kid and yes, I have a tiny wiener. LOL!

rather have a small Johnson and your watch collection than a big one and a citizen

After all I’m already married so what is there to lose.

GoingPlaces · 22 February 2019, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Comical that anyone wearing a watch worth more than a few thousand dollars could possibly pass judgment on someone driving one of these.

Comical. But typical.

You going to pull the trigger?

I share your thoughts. Thousands if not tens of thousands on our wrists and yet spending big money on a vehicle makes no sense.

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gabrielnovar · 22 February 2019, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

My comment only applied to owners of the 6x6

now that is sweet lol

Laszlo · 22 February 2019, 06:55 AM

2019 GL550 lease is ~$2600 a month. Zero down. So AMG probably ~$3K.

jschmidtdmd · 22 February 2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Comical that anyone wearing a watch worth more than a few thousand dollars could possibly pass judgment on someone driving one of these.

Comical. But typical.

You going to pull the trigger?

already done.......today is day 2 of driving

mjclark32 · 22 February 2019, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

already done.......today is day 2 of driving

Bad a**, Congrats and enjoy!

superdog · 22 February 2019, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

already done.......today is day 2 of driving

Huge party foul!!!!

Not okay.

Pics dude!!! Pics!!!!!!

Laszlo · 22 February 2019, 08:31 AM

Yeah, pics are a must. No other pics, just the truck.

returntorolex · 22 February 2019, 10:28 AM

Congrats!

locutus49 · 22 February 2019, 10:39 AM

When I bought my SLC, I was talking to the sales person and told him "that G-Wagon on the floor must cost $150K." It was one of those matte black ones. He said "Add 100K to that figure" Then he added that it was already bought by a guy that had numerous G-Wagons. $250K, jeez.

Johndong888 · 22 February 2019, 10:47 AM

Ohhhh nice! I see you got it! Did u pay msrp? I have a 16 g63 and a 19 g63 incoming. Can’t wait.

I was going to order a RR Autobiography if my dealer was playing the markup game. That rear reclining and massaging seat was tempting but nothing out there like a Gwagon.

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GoingPlaces · 22 February 2019, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Johndong888

Ohhhh nice! I see you got it! Did u pay msrp? I have a 16 g63 and a 19 g63 incoming. Can’t wait.

I was going to order a RR Autobiography if my dealer was playing the markup game. That rear reclining and massaging seat was tempting but nothing out there like a Gwagon.

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I agree. I love my 2018, there is certainly an emotional component involved when you drive these beasts which weighs in on the purchase decision. There really is nothing like them on the road.

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Flyinghunter · 22 February 2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

already done.......today is day 2 of driving

Congratulations. Enjoy in good health.

mjr24 · 22 February 2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

2019 GL550 lease is ~$2600 a month. Zero down. So AMG probably ~$3K.

Um, what? A GL lease isn't even half of that. MB has their normal advertised lease (which no one pays this much even) at like $860 per month for 36 months with $6800 down. Putting $0 down would add less than $200 per month onto that monthly payment.

I sure hope you aren't paying that, bud....

Johndong888 · 22 February 2019, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mjr24

Um, what? A GL lease isn't even half of that. MB has their normal advertised lease (which no one pays this much even) at like $860 per month for 36 months with $6800 down. Putting $0 down would add less than $200 per month onto that monthly payment.

I sure hope you aren't paying that, bud....

I was going to say... who the hell leases a gls550 at 2600.....

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1st amg · 22 February 2019, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Johndong888

I was going to say... who the hell leases a gls550 at 2600.....

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I think Laszlo is quite right. MB did a major adjustment on the lease rates, in particular a huge adjustment on the residual values which killed the leasing rate, especially for the GLS. We had a 17 GLS450 and it was OK money wise then I had just priced a 2019 and was blown away on how much more the monthly payments went up on a lease.

1st amg · 22 February 2019, 08:45 PM

John, back on thread topic....where are the pics? Hurry, I might convice my wife with your pics! Congrats!

tyler1980 · 22 February 2019, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

The redesign, based on certain articles I’ve read, revolved around createung more space in back.

Hard to beat the RR. In any case. But I’d imagine this would suit most pretty well.

ill be back in Houston in early april for a week so im going to test drive one, probably not the AMG though

this could be trouble. Still love the RR though, so that isn't going anywhere.

Laszlo · 23 February 2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mjr24

Um, what? A GL lease isn't even half of that. MB has their normal advertised lease (which no one pays this much even) at like $860 per month for 36 months with $6800 down. Putting $0 down would add less than $200 per month onto that monthly payment.

I sure hope you aren't paying that, bud....

Those are true rates, no joke. Maybe you can squeeze a little more but that’s pretty much the baseline.

Laszlo · 23 February 2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

I think Laszlo is quite right. MB did a major adjustment on the lease rates, in particular a huge adjustment on the residual values which killed the leasing rate, especially for the GLS. We had a 17 GLS450 and it was OK money wise then I had just priced a 2019 and was blown away on how much more the monthly payments went up on a lease.

Laszlo · 23 February 2019, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Johndong888

I was going to say... who the hell leases a gls550 at 2600.....

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G550 not GLS.

Laszlo · 23 February 2019, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

2019 GL550 lease is ~$2600 a month. Zero down. So AMG probably ~$3K.

The ‘L’ is a typo. This is for G550. Sorry for the confusion.

GLS550 lease is ~$1300 a month zero down at 42/10.

The 550s and AMG have pretty high MF.

MF is based mostly on units. If you produce low units such as the 550 and especially AMGs, the MF is much, much higher.

Kimber007 · 23 February 2019, 12:38 AM

HUGE congrats John on such an awesome ride!!!

My favorite thing about this vehicle is that MB has a $2,200 option for it to increase the speed from 137mph to 149 mph with a disclaimer "Obey local speed and traffic laws."

mjr24 · 23 February 2019, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Those are true rates, no joke. Maybe you can squeeze a little more but that’s pretty much the baseline.

I’m talking GL, which is what you quoted originally. The G and GL are two completely different cars.

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21 February 2019, 11:36 PM	#62
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	What a car! extremely impressed! I'm not much of a car guy, but the technology in this thing is just insane. It drives great and certainly makes sense in comparison to some of the other options I considered. In response to some of the negative comments, I do find the car aesthetically pleasing, have since I was a kid and yes, I have a tiny wiener. LOL! __________________ Watches!

22 February 2019, 06:55 AM	#70
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,855	2019 GL550 lease is ~$2600 a month. Zero down. So AMG probably ~$3K. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	When I bought my SLC, I was talking to the sales person and told him "that G-Wagon on the floor must cost $150K." It was one of those matte black ones. He said "Add 100K to that figure" Then he added that it was already bought by a guy that had numerous G-Wagons. $250K, jeez.

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Johndong888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: John Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Watch: PAM 372 Posts: 448	Ohhhh nice! I see you got it! Did u pay msrp? I have a 16 g63 and a 19 g63 incoming. Can’t wait. I was going to order a RR Autobiography if my dealer was playing the markup game. That rear reclining and massaging seat was tempting but nothing out there like a Gwagon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Kimber007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poker Table Watch: Rolex, AP Posts: 491	HUGE congrats John on such an awesome ride!!! My favorite thing about this vehicle is that MB has a $2,200 option for it to increase the speed from 137mph to 149 mph with a disclaimer "Obey local speed and traffic laws."

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