rhyno Report post Posted September 3, 2017 I think you all know I like obnoxious vehicles and I was needing a new winter ride as my R8 was crashed last year by a friend. I was looking at buying a GTR or 911 Turbo, put some snow tire's on it and a ski box and drive the snot out of it up to the ski hill. My local Benz dealer phoned me up and said they have a G550 4x4 squared in Electric Beam. I drove down right away and fell in love with it so I bought it. Total impulse buy lol. The great thing is I paid MSRP for it and they are trading hands on the used market for up to $100,000 over MSRP. In Canada dealers are not aloud to sell a new vehicle over MSRP so I felt really stoked on this buy. Anyways I picked it up and went straight into the woods. This thing has such nice suspension compared to any other G. It rides really nice and has sport or comfort shock settings that make a big difference in the character of the ride. I own a 2001 G500 cabriolet and have had a 2011 G550. The interior on the new one is drastically better and it still has the faults that make it cool. I haven't put many miles on it yet but after I do I will make another post. Here are a couple pics..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted September 3, 2017 Sweet, all the stay home moms in my hood are getting these (WTF?). What's the sticker? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHADW Report post Posted September 3, 2017 I did the same thing. I thought they were ridiculous until my dealer called. Quick test drive ended up in ownership. In our current atmosphere of perfectly refined vehicles, I completely agree the quirky and flawed design of this beast makes it a ton (or three) of fun! Congrats to a fellow Canadian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted September 3, 2017 I thought they were stupid ridiculous until I saw one in person. Now I think they're only ridiculous, and I'd love to have one. Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrump Report post Posted September 3, 2017 They are badass. I was shocked how big it was when parked next to a standard G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted September 3, 2017 Congrats! Love these things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted September 3, 2017 Sweet, all the stay home moms in my hood are getting these (WTF?). What's the sticker? ~$250k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerplop Report post Posted September 3, 2017 That's beautiful. I wish my winter beaters were that nice. I'm repairing a busted grounding strap on my '79 924 and the cooling fans on the '80 924 today lmao. How's that thing do in the snow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted September 3, 2017 Congrats! Awesome car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl55 Report post Posted September 3, 2017 Beautiful spec, I had a ride in SR's Brabus squared and it's a very menacing feeling when you're driving around because you're so high up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted September 3, 2017 Needs bigger wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TestShoot Report post Posted September 3, 2017 I don't know how many were in that spec, but I am stalked by one (maybe the same?) in that color all over LA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_Brit Report post Posted September 3, 2017 Very cool! Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted September 3, 2017 Nice. Congrats! Hulk 2 I guess? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted September 4, 2017 Really think they are cool. There was one also in solar near me at a cars and coffee. Lots of attention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC Report post Posted September 4, 2017 That's just stupid...and so awesome!!! :icon_super: Congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobberBaron Report post Posted September 4, 2017 One of the few cars on the road that can make a F-250 look small. Your color is super badass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djantlive Report post Posted September 4, 2017 I drove it and love it. Time to wrap those fenders and hit the trails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercar Ace Report post Posted September 4, 2017 You didn't happen to be in cali 2 nights ago...literally saw this exact spec G Wagon while I was out with some chicks in west hollwood. Probably the stupidest car on the market, but it's the ridiculousness that makes it kinda awesome...link a pimped out tank. It makes people want to ask "why" and the only answer is "Why not?" Def a zero f*cks given car. Congrats and enjoy it in good health! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobberBaron Report post Posted September 4, 2017 For as impractical as it is they are everywhere. Last time I was in Bal Harbour I must have seen 15-20 of them. "Pimped out tank" Always the epic words from Josh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted September 4, 2017 You didn't happen to be in cali 2 nights ago...literally saw this exact spec G Wagon while I was out with some chicks in west hollwood. Probably the stupidest car on the market, but it's the ridiculousness that makes it kinda awesome...link a pimped out tank. It makes people want to ask "why" and the only answer is "Why not?" Def a zero f*cks given car. Congrats and enjoy it in good health! This one? https://instagram.com/p/BYGb8v3nnBp/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmtn Report post Posted September 4, 2017 Love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted September 4, 2017 Someone needs a bigger garage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyno Report post Posted September 4, 2017 Thanks everyone! I'm really excited about this bank vault lol. It makes my G500 2 door cabriolet look so small Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Congrats! I've seen a few around here. They are so ridiculous but awesome! Definitely an "F you" car like someone else said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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