Speccing my G55 next week, any out of the ordinary options I should know about?

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#31

11-02-2009, 10:52 AM

hugo

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Originally Posted by Mike S

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

It's an Austrian Puch really...
I liked a lot the looks and mainly the sound and the relative rarity at the time,but after a while it's not enough specially if you really need SUV,the G55 is just totally out designed and out performed by its contemporaries

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11-02-2009, 11:06 AM

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^ Hugo, I think in order to help Mike make his decision you should post more pics of your CTR

I know it has no relevance but god I love that car.

Found this review for you Mike, pretty much reiterates what the guys have been saying here.

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11-03-2009, 12:26 AM

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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.

Hi Mo, that is the unfortunate part. There are none available for test drives. There are only a handful in the country as it is.

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11-03-2009, 12:34 AM

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Thanks hugo, I'll how flexible the options are. I am still pretty interested in getting one, even if it's to collect. I just love the looks

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11-03-2009, 03:25 AM

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Woho! A G55!? Nice Mike! I guess at this point, I don't I need to stress the optionslist and the deliverypics?

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11-03-2009, 07:22 AM

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Not the newest report but still very good.

YouTube - Mercedes Benz G55 AMG Top Gear HD

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11-03-2009, 07:24 AM

Tuscan

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and one more in German with a good sound check.

YouTube - Mercedes G55 AMG (Motorvision - Folge 139)

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11-04-2009, 12:38 PM

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^ Hugo, I think in order to help Mike make his decision you should post more pics of your CTR

I know it has no relevance but god I love that car.

Found this review for you Mike, pretty much reiterates what the guys have been saying here.

which one ?

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11-04-2009, 12:41 PM

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off for a Testosterone injection

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11-04-2009, 01:56 PM

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I have sold three G55's in the last few years. All were traded shortly after delivery due to the terrible stiff ride. You will need to change out the shocks/springs. Personally I never understood the desire to own a powerful engine in a vehicle that really does not handle or brake better then an ice cream truck... Admittedly it is a bad ass looking truck.

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