I have had a few G55's in the past,the spec as per the mfr list is good enough,only thing i have always added upon leaving the factory was the ART headlights conversion making the front looks better than the oem + getting a very strong long beam xenon.

Totally support Alkyoneus in that the G55 ride and handlling is acceptable only when you are the driver + quite a long list of other downside factors...

 

care to elaborate a little?

 

Thanks hugo, your input is very much appreciated. Will ask if it will be possible to switch the springs out for the G500's.

Is the ART aftermarket? Do you have a link for me?

 

The ART lights look ugly sorry, very ricy

 

I wish we had the custom options available here. Only thing we can spec is the colors...

 

art-tuning.de

only the headlights,none of the other exaggerations and that includes the neanderthal bull bar

 

well,let's see: 2nd world war jeep willis like wind screen wipers (with same efficiency)
C class dash and instruments, tiny windscreen/windows/glasshouse,the air pump/release seat bolsters mechanism - well i dig retro but this is primitive,narrow body hence small back bench - hardly accomodate 2 adults,tiny(short) back doors - makes for unpleasant getting in and out,noisy doors when under moving needs to be constantly tighten up - worse is the back gate, zero off road ability due to exhausts clearance...well i am bored already....

 

Is it really that bad? I love the looks, but I want typical german quality. This sounds like a DIY POS.

 

Well that is unfortunate news, although it still looks really awesome!

 

Its very durable mike but its a rough ride, much stiffer than the SLK55 i've got honestly. Just test drive one for a couple of days, drive it like you stole it and then order if you couldnt tolerate its ride stiffness then a change of plans.