Looking to buy a G
would be grateful for any help! Looking to buy a G came across this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201510057522153/sort/atcustom/postcode/nn39su/radius/1500/make/mercedes-benz/model/g_wagen/page/1/usedcars. Good buy from what can be seen/ described?
Does indeed look good - almost too good.
I'd check the bodywork thoroughly, underwear, door edges, wings, under mats...
Also would question why the steering box would require reconditioning at less than 50,000 miles.
No pictures of the engine and under the bonnet, but if things check out, it does appear from the pictures to be a nice one. I like the 3.0 diesel with auto box. They go very well. And the OM617 is regarded as MBs most reliable engine ever.
tough engine but very old fashioned and rough compared to the 603 and its child the multi-valve 606, quite a high rev limit but its pointless revving the socks off as the power falls off just as dramatically too. Mated to an auto this must be the slowest G-Wagen out there, nothing wrong with that as it cuts down on wear to tyres, brakes etc. I'd would try a 463 with a 603 in it though or even a 606a turbo conversion, you might chose to spend your money elsewhere. I'd also assume it has done 150k and that its been re-sprayed too
Slowest G honour would have to go to a G240 auto, if any still around in uk? Must be rare now. Black 300 in add , looks wrong with modern clear indicators and gloss everything, respray?