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Oct 4, 2017 9:11:38 AM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59579, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: Whoopsy

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Whoopsy:
SciFrog:
RC:
Only hybrid actually making sense (from a petrolhead's point of view) is the upcoming Cayenne Turbo S.

Does it come with a much larger battery than the hybrid S?

Battery pack in both is the same, so is the e-motor.

Instead of the forgettable V6, Porsche stuff it with a proper engine from the Turbo.

See Panamera Turbo S, exact same drivetrain.

Smiley

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Oct 4, 2017 3:40:31 PM

noone1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Los Angeles , United States; Posts: 5587, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2009; Reply to: RC

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Well, those two example are irrelevant because there is no way in a hell a mass produced generic car is going to appreciate in value.

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Oct 4, 2017 3:42:44 PM

Whoopsy: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Vancouver,BC , Canada; Posts: 16151, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 19, 2006; Reply to: noone1

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

noone1:
Well, those two example are irrelevant because there is no way in a hell a mass produced generic car is going to appreciate in value.

Some old Mustang owners, and old 911 owners might disagree on that.

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Oct 4, 2017 3:49:57 PM

noone1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Los Angeles , United States; Posts: 5587, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2009; Reply to: Whoopsy

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How much would a 67 Mustang be worth if there were 100K of them in excellent condition? Classic cars are like baseball cards -- most got destroyed and now they are rare. If so many of them didn't end up in the scrapyard, they'd be worth next to nothing.

Maybe in 60 years a 2017 G Wagon will be worth something, but probably not much at all.

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Oct 5, 2017 12:31:38 AM

Whoopsy: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Vancouver,BC , Canada; Posts: 16151, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 19, 2006; Reply to: noone1

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

noone1:
How much would a 67 Mustang be worth if there were 100K of them in excellent condition? Classic cars are like baseball cards -- most got destroyed and now they are rare. If so many of them didn't end up in the scrapyard, they'd be worth next to nothing.

Maybe in 60 years a 2017 G Wagon will be worth something, but probably not much at all.

We can always count on you to find something to argue on any subject! Smiley

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Oct 5, 2017 9:26:16 AM

Na Mezger: Co-Pilot; Loc: sa , South Africa; Posts: 182, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 27, 2011; Reply to: Whoopsy

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Whoopsy:
noone1:
How much would a 67 Mustang be worth if there were 100K of them in excellent condition? Classic cars are like baseball cards -- most got destroyed and now they are rare. If so many of them didn't end up in the scrapyard, they'd be worth next to nothing.

Maybe in 60 years a 2017 G Wagon will be worth something, but probably not much at all.

We can always count on you to find something to argue on any subject!

Smiley Smiley Smiley

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Oct 5, 2017 1:11:32 PM

noone1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Los Angeles , United States; Posts: 5587, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2009; Reply to: Na Mezger

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Well Whoopsy, you make dumb comparisons. Not my fault...

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Oct 5, 2017 1:26:32 PM

Ferdie: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Europe , Germany; Posts: 8234, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 2, 2004; Reply to: Na Mezger

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Na Mezger:
Whoopsy:
noone1:
How much would a 67 Mustang be worth if there were 100K of them in excellent condition? Classic cars are like baseball cards -- most got destroyed and now they are rare. If so many of them didn't end up in the scrapyard, they'd be worth next to nothing.

Maybe in 60 years a 2017 G Wagon will be worth something, but probably not much at all.

We can always count on you to find something to argue on any subject!

Smiley Smiley

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Oct 6, 2017 9:27:50 AM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59579, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: noone1

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

noone1:
Well Whoopsy, you make dumb comparisons. Not my fault...

I never noticed Whoopsy making dumb comparisons but I noticed someone else making dumb points. Smiley

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Oct 6, 2017 10:38:11 AM

noone1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Los Angeles , United States; Posts: 5587, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2009; Reply to: RC

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Saying the cost of a $1M solution is relative to a mass produced SUV is dumb. Saying a 20XX G Wagon might appreciate because a 67 Mustang did is dumb.

An ideal power train from a mass produced SUV cannot be obscenely expensive because as t -> infinity, value goes to $0.

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Oct 6, 2017 10:40:17 AM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59579, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: noone1

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

noone1:
Saying the cost of a $1M solution is relative to a mass produced SUV is dumb. Saying a 20XX G Wagon might appreciate because a 67 Mustang did is dumb.

An ideal power train from a mass produced SUV cannot be obscenely expensive because as t -> infinity, value goes to $0.

I never discuss depreciation on cars, simply because it is difficult to make an appropriate and accurate assessment.

For me, a car is a fun thing, a toy, something to use and have fun in it. Not an investment.

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Oct 6, 2017 2:11:23 PM

Whoopsy: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Vancouver,BC , Canada; Posts: 16151, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 19, 2006; Reply to: noone1

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

noone1:
Well Whoopsy, you make dumb comparisons. Not my fault...

Don't think I need to reply to that, everyone here can read.

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Oct 6, 2017 5:22:27 PM

absent: Pilot; Loc: Illinois , United States; Posts: 365, Gallery; Registered on: May 6, 2012; Reply to: Whoopsy

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Tesla fanatics tend to degrade every thread and blog they enter with their religion.

God forbid anyone says anything remotely critical about their electrical appliances.

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Oct 9, 2017 11:29:10 AM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59579, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: absent

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

absent:
Tesla fanatics tend to degrade every thread and blog they enter with their religion.

God forbid anyone says anything remotely critical about their electrical appliances.

Oh, c'mon...I find their arguments to be pretty interesting. Food for thought, even if I wouldn't get one (Tesla).

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Oct 9, 2017 5:32:56 PM

JimFlat6: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cave , United States; Posts: 8633, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 25, 2004; Reply to: RC

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this is what isn't being said about Teslas sales success in certain locales, most of their sales are takeaways from Mercedes and BMW, which likely is due to owners tired of BMW and Mercedes service visits, warranty issues and huge depreciation. Few s class and 7r owners use their cars for long trips in the US anyway so a plug in ev makes sense.

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Oct 19, 2017 11:12:50 AM

TB993tt: Rennteam Pro; Loc: manchester , United Kingdom; Posts: 2280, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 22, 2002; Reply to: JimFlat6

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

I have had a deposit down on the new G63 for a while now (the Mrs fancies one so she can play at being a WAG angry ) and got notification today that in the UK head office has updated the boutique ordering system with the new G-Wagon model so my details have been added into the system, he said from what he can see I am "first on the list" - bit different to the GT2RS list, not many people want a massively depreciating behemoth indecision mail

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Oct 19, 2017 11:52:16 AM

Lars997: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: South , Germany; Posts: 9448, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 8, 2002; Reply to: TB993tt

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

TB993tt:
I have had a deposit down on the new G63 for a while now (the Mrs fancies one so she can play at being a WAG ) and got notification today that in the UK head office has updated the boutique ordering system with the new G-Wagon model so my details have been added into the system, he said from what he can see I am "first on the list" - bit different to the GT2RS list, not many people want a massively depreciating behemoth

Congrats! Amazing car and great to be first in line!

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Oct 19, 2017 12:28:42 PM

TB993tt: Rennteam Pro; Loc: manchester , United Kingdom; Posts: 2280, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 22, 2002; Reply to: Lars997

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Thanks Lars wink

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Oct 19, 2017 2:40:33 PM

Lars997: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: South , Germany; Posts: 9448, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 8, 2002; Reply to: TB993tt

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Final Edition is coming:

http://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.com/2017/10/nun-auch-offiziell-die-mercedes-amg-g-65-final-edition/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm...

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Oct 19, 2017 2:42:36 PM

noone1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Los Angeles , United States; Posts: 5587, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2009; Reply to: TB993tt

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

TB993tt:
I have had a deposit down on the new G63 for a while now (the Mrs fancies one so she can play at being a WAG ) and got notification today that in the UK head office has updated the boutique ordering system with the new G-Wagon model so my details have been added into the system, he said from what he can see I am "first on the list" - bit different to the GT2RS list, not many people want a massively depreciating behemoth

Depends on the trim of course, but the G Wagon residuals are among the best for SUVs in this price range. High-end Cayennes or uber high-end Bentaygas could only dream of G residuals.

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Oct 19, 2017 3:26:51 PM

TB993tt: Rennteam Pro; Loc: manchester , United Kingdom; Posts: 2280, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 22, 2002; Reply to: noone1

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

noone1:

Depends on the trim of course, but the G Wagon residuals are among the best for SUVs in this price range. High-end Cayennes or uber high-end Bentaygas could only dream of G residuals.

Yes hopefully you correct...... I was told last night of someone who picked up a Bentayga under a year old, £210K cost new for £150K

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Oct 19, 2017 4:11:28 PM

noone1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Los Angeles , United States; Posts: 5587, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2009; Reply to: TB993tt

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

Depending on spec, a first edition bentayga is $100k under sticker already in the US.

Exotic SUVs are just beaters for rich people and they tank in value just as much. The G Class has a much more enthusiastic following, while also happening to be a status symbol among the wealthy. So yeah they depreciate a decent amount, but it's the Enthusiast following that tends to buoy prices.

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Oct 19, 2017 9:24:01 PM

Whoopsy: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Vancouver,BC , Canada; Posts: 16151, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 19, 2006; Reply to: noone1

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

When I traded in my G63 after 3 years, I pretty much got back what I paid for. And the car even had a expensive accident.

Mercedes had been raising MSRP every year for the car. That helps a lot. Plus the constant shortage of incoming cars.

The G550 is the one that doesn't hold value, no one wants them. It is too close in price to the G63 an everyone just go for the higher spec model.

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Nov 13, 2017 3:24:34 PM

noone1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Los Angeles , United States; Posts: 5587, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2009; Reply to: Whoopsy

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Oh no... Gross. WTF is with that center console and why does a $100K G-Class get the manual dash that even the C-class will have replaced?!

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Nov 13, 2017 3:29:27 PM

JimFlat6: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cave , United States; Posts: 8633, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 25, 2004; Reply to: noone1

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Looks really ugly, bordeline tasteless with those chrome bits. Over styled and not a success.

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Nov 13, 2017 3:31:16 PM

AP911: Senior; Loc: UAE , United Arab Emirates; Posts: 566, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 28, 2017; Reply to: noone1

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I guess its better to get that old G class then noone1

I really do not care about the technology in those infotainment systems. A phone today is much better than anything they could offer, just lets have Apple Car play and Android auto. I prefer to focus on aspects of the car that makes driving a joy.

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Nov 13, 2017 3:36:04 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59579, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: noone1

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

noone1:
Oh no... Gross. WTF is with that center console and why does a $100K G-Class get the manual dash that even the C-class will have replaced?!

Seriously? If this is the real thing, it is soooooo ugly. Smiley Smiley

I can't help it but it looks like something from a cheaper model, not the G class? Don't have a clue though.

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Nov 13, 2017 3:38:03 PM

noone1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Los Angeles , United States; Posts: 5587, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2009; Reply to: RC

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As you all know, I'm all for an EV powertrain and not into chassis with "character", but the main deterrent from buying the old G was how dated and shit the interior was. I expected the new one to be amazing and modern. This is garbage.

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Nov 13, 2017 3:38:10 PM

AP911: Senior; Loc: UAE , United Arab Emirates; Posts: 566, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 28, 2017; Reply to: RC

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

RC:
noone1:
Oh no... Gross. WTF is with that center console and why does a $100K G-Class get the manual dash that even the C-class will have replaced?!

Seriously? If this is the real thing, it is soooooo ugly.

Come one RC you gotta change your mind before all G63s are gone Smiley . Maybe ride a bike to work and keep the G in the garage

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Nov 13, 2017 3:39:46 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59579, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: AP911

Re: 2018 Mercedes G-Class

AP911:
RC:
noone1:
Oh no... Gross. WTF is with that center console and why does a $100K G-Class get the manual dash that even the C-class will have replaced?!

Seriously? If this is the real thing, it is soooooo ugly.

Come one RC you gotta change your mind before all G63s are gone . Maybe ride a bike to work and keep the G in the garage

Smiley Smiley

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