Guess what I just bought...

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:28 pm

Pick it up next Monday, in Obsidian Black of course.

Don't ask how much it was, you'll think I'm crazy.

BaronVonChickenPants · Post by **BaronVonChickenPants** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:04 pm

I'n guessing a mercedes of some sort, and don't worry about it too much, we already think you're crazy

Jordan.

LTurbo · Post by **LTurbo** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:49 pm

is this a replacement for somthing? if so it better be the other merc and not the big red suby. But cool, very very cool, when are ya going to give me a ride in that one:twisted:

fredsub · Post by **fredsub** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:37 pm

its got that old LR look, i like it actually;)
I just think its crazy paying nearly half value of vehicle in taxes
what model is it?, had a quick look on mercedes site, but no sign of it.
Is that low profile tyres on an off-road vehicle ?.....hehe maybe its not
really a off-roader...you need to option up to the uni-mog for that:)

timmo · Post by **timmo** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:52 pm

Merc 'G' class. AMG version?

julian · Post by **julian** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:31 pm

I didnt even know these were sold here... Doesnt the AMG version have close to 500hp?
Slam it to the ground with 22inch chrome spinners.

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:45 pm

aha!!!! a G-Wagen!!!!

arguably one of the best fourbies available this side of a unimog!!

FTW!!!

I would have bought one before the GTB!!
Factory front, centre and rear lockers!!! Dashboard switchable!!

Dude.... IM ENVIOUS!

tell us some specs...

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:11 pm

Ha-ha! Looks like a LWB 40 series LandCruiser with a Merc badge!!!

Seriously though, I bet it hammers offroad. I've not got a leg to stand on... my Yaris has turned into something else!

I'm off to Google this G class thing now... better be worth it!

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:34 pm

is it the u bute one like they had on top gear once....ther bloody quick if it is...

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:15 am

Im guessing you have also recently joined the Mafia or other such groups and needed a staff car?

All jokes aside nice ride.

seagull · Post by **seagull** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:25 am

I seen one of these in Perth today .It had like 22" rims and looked like a gansters ride .very low & the police looked interested as they were flashing there lights

$ how many & were do I get one

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:28 am

Ok, no it's not the AMG version - that would be very nice but very silly.

Actually Mercedes are not importing them at the moment - this is a private import, so second hand for me. Still a bit expensive but I'm justifying that with the excellent resale value.

It's got a de-tuned version of the E320's V6, running 156 kW; AWD; centre, front and rear diff locks, all the Mercedes fruit.

It will not be lowered, if anything raised just a tad! But I won't decide for sure until I pick it up.

As for what it's replacing . . . I haven't made up my mind. Maybe the GLf will go, or maybe we'll be replacing our E-class with a C-class.

simmo · Post by **simmo** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:17 pm

warn me if the GLF is going.....
i would love a little coupe! !

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:25 pm

muddy - what year model is it?
where did you find it?
auto/manual?

man, i'm a very big fan of these... the secret weapon to show up any other four wheel drive!!

i hope you have a brave merc mechanic that will support you!!

congrats again on the fantastic purchase. i'd be chuffed!!

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:25 pm

what are you gonna do for a steering wheel ? this ones got it on the other side !!

Oh yeah , noticed the Merc dealer in Fyshwick....gone...property up for sale or lease

subelover · Post by **subelover** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:05 pm

nice unit very military lookin i like it...no where did that hummer go.....??

lol cheers nice ride BEN

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:17 am

It's a 1993 w463. As a member of the Australian Mercedes community I get a lot of correspondance from other Mercedes enthusiests, I'd kind of been half looking at one of these for a while when this one came up and bang! Got it.

It's an auto, with a very very very very low first gear. If you've ever driven a Merc though you'll know that you can't actually use first gear unless you select "2" while stationary.

Canberra Star Motors are relocating as far as I know - I don't know where though, I only use MB Spares (also in Fyshwick). Canberra Star sure sell enough cars in the ACT though so I doubt they've gone out of business!

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:41 am

pics.

stat.

STAT!

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:15 pm

You can have pics when it arrives!! Won't be monday now because they have to send it over by car-carrier.

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:33 pm

where's it coming from? uzbekistan?