Speccing my G55 next week, any out of the ordinary options I should know about?
#67
Here is the latest update:
Standard options on SA spec G55. Price went up
$364,000US this is apparently because the car has to be converted to RHD as all G-wagens are originally LHD. At least that is with ALL options possible. No additional amount payable should I want the other options.
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The Prices below are effective from Jan 2010
Model G55 AMG
Recommended Retail price * R XXXXXXXX
Baumuster ##########
Engine specification
Engine cc/cylinders 5439/V8
Power kW 368/6100
Torque Nm 700/2750-4000
Important standard safety equipment
Code Trim & paint specification
Metallic paintwork B
Designo Leather S
SA specific equipment
- MobiloDrive 120 maintenance plan S
618 Bi-Xenon headlamps B
C73 Bumpers front and rear painted in vehicle color B
D06 Alcantara Anthracite Roof lining B
D27 Electric tilting / sliding roof S
DN1 Luggage protection net S
EH2 Comfort telephony S
EU1 COMAND APS B
EU9 Surround sound system (Harman/Kardon Logic 7) S
FZ8 Anti-theft alarm system with tow-away protection and interior motion sensor S
H11 Seat heating for rear bench seat S
J44 Ultrasonic reversing aid S
PA1
Seat comfort package consisting of: multi-contour driver & front passenger seat incl. seat
ventilation (seat climatisation)
S
Q55 Trailer coupling reinforced, ball head low S
RB9 Spare wheel cover made of stainless steel, 265/70R16, 265/60R18 B
T84 Running boards on left-hand and right-hand side (stainless steel) B
V57 Covering for luggage compartment S
ZM7 Poplar Anthracite trim B
* Note that final pricing is subject to conversion costs at time of delivery.
Basic standard equipment for the G-Class
12 V - socket in load space
3-point safety belt
5-speed automatic transmission with one-touch gearshift
A/C automatic climate control
Airbag for driver and co-driver
Alcantara roofliner in Anthrazite colour
Alternator 115 Ah
Ambiente illumination
AMG 5-spoke light alloy wheels, one-part
(9,5x19 / 275/55 tyres)
AMG entry sills, stainless steel, "AMG" lettering lighted
AMG exhaust system with chromium-plated twin tailpipe
AMG instrument cluster
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic antenna with 6 loudspeakers
Aux-in socket
Badge on gear lever with "G55" logo
Bi-Xenon headlights
Brake-assist-system (BAS)
Bumpers painted in vehicle colour
Cargo anchorage in trunk
Central locking
Chrome package
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) for all-wheel drive, Anti-lock Brakes
(ABS), Acceleration Skid Control (ASR), Dual front airbags & front/rear side airbags, Full side curtain window bags, Belt tensioners &
force limiters for front & outer rear seats.
2009/12/08
Courtesy lamps for doors
Cruise control with variable speed limiter
Dashboard leather covered (black)
Differential lock, front
Differential lock, rear axle
Door step, left and right, high-grade steel
Dust filter
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Electronic traction support (4ETS)
Emission control system
Enlarged fenders, in color of vehicle
Floor mats velours
Front indicator lenses white, rear lenses twin-coloured
Front seat, left, electrically adjustable
Front seat, right, electrically adjustable
H.d. battery
Headlamp wiper/washer
Headrests in the rear
Heat-absorbing glass
Heater for driver's seat and co-driver's seat
Immobiliser with infrared remote control
Isofix child seat attachement
Joint heads, chromium plated
Leather designo-anthracite uni-coloured
Multifunctional steering wheel
Operation and monitoring system COMAND NTG 2.5 (DVD) with integrated 6-disc DVD changer & Linguatronic voice control
Outside and inside rear view mirror automat. dipping
Outside temperature indicator
Power steering
Radiator grille painted silver
Radiator guard, engine undershield
Reading lamp in the rear
Rear view mirror with integrated indicators
Rear-mounted loudspeaker
Ruffled pockets on driver's and co-driver's backrests
Shock absorber with sports suspension
Sidebags for driver and front passenger
Spare wheel cover for tyres
Steering column, electrically adjustable
Steering wheel, selector lever leather/wood
Sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Trailer plug socket
Trim parts Designo
Trim stripes in brushed aluminium
"V8" lettering at the sides
Window lifter, electric, quadruple
Windowbag
Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
S Standard
B Standard ex-factory and for SA (S & B mean the same for equipment purposes)
The MobiloDrive 120 maintenance contract is standard on all Mercedes-Benz Passenger car models. Customer Response
Centre toll free number 0800-133355.
Please note: Changes may have been made to the product. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design, form, colour and specification of
any Mercedes-Benz vehicle during the lifecycle period, provided these changes, while taking into account the interests of the vendor, is communicated to the
purchaser. The illustrations may show accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of standard South African specification. Colours may differ
slightly from those shown in the brochure, owing to the limitations of the electronic and printing process.
2009/12/08
Code Exterior Colour G55 AMG
Metallic Paints
040 Black O
112 Chromite Black O
197 Obsidian Black O
300 Periclase Green O
349 Lazurite Blue O
353 Tealite Blue O
359 Tansanite Blue O
368 Flint Grey O
474 Peridote Brown O
541 Thulite Red O
650 Calcite White O
775 Iridium Silver O
792 Palladium Sliver O
798 Sanidine Beige O
Code Interior Trim G55 AMG
ZF3 Porcellain designo leather O
ZF7 Black designo leather O
ZH2 Light Brown designo leather O
ZJ5 Chablis beige designo leather O
ZK6 Sand designo leather O
Key:
O : Available at no extra charge
- : Not available
G-Class: Paintwork and Interior Trim
2009/12/08
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Standard options on SA spec G55. Price went up
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[quote]
The Prices below are effective from Jan 2010
Model G55 AMG
Recommended Retail price * R XXXXXXXX
Baumuster ##########
Engine specification
Engine cc/cylinders 5439/V8
Power kW 368/6100
Torque Nm 700/2750-4000
Important standard safety equipment
Code Trim & paint specification
Metallic paintwork B
Designo Leather S
SA specific equipment
- MobiloDrive 120 maintenance plan S
618 Bi-Xenon headlamps B
C73 Bumpers front and rear painted in vehicle color B
D06 Alcantara Anthracite Roof lining B
D27 Electric tilting / sliding roof S
DN1 Luggage protection net S
EH2 Comfort telephony S
EU1 COMAND APS B
EU9 Surround sound system (Harman/Kardon Logic 7) S
FZ8 Anti-theft alarm system with tow-away protection and interior motion sensor S
H11 Seat heating for rear bench seat S
J44 Ultrasonic reversing aid S
PA1
Seat comfort package consisting of: multi-contour driver & front passenger seat incl. seat
ventilation (seat climatisation)
S
Q55 Trailer coupling reinforced, ball head low S
RB9 Spare wheel cover made of stainless steel, 265/70R16, 265/60R18 B
T84 Running boards on left-hand and right-hand side (stainless steel) B
V57 Covering for luggage compartment S
ZM7 Poplar Anthracite trim B
* Note that final pricing is subject to conversion costs at time of delivery.
Basic standard equipment for the G-Class
12 V - socket in load space
3-point safety belt
5-speed automatic transmission with one-touch gearshift
A/C automatic climate control
Airbag for driver and co-driver
Alcantara roofliner in Anthrazite colour
Alternator 115 Ah
Ambiente illumination
AMG 5-spoke light alloy wheels, one-part
(9,5x19 / 275/55 tyres)
AMG entry sills, stainless steel, "AMG" lettering lighted
AMG exhaust system with chromium-plated twin tailpipe
AMG instrument cluster
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic antenna with 6 loudspeakers
Aux-in socket
Badge on gear lever with "G55" logo
Bi-Xenon headlights
Brake-assist-system (BAS)
Bumpers painted in vehicle colour
Cargo anchorage in trunk
Central locking
Chrome package
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) for all-wheel drive, Anti-lock Brakes
(ABS), Acceleration Skid Control (ASR), Dual front airbags & front/rear side airbags, Full side curtain window bags, Belt tensioners &
force limiters for front & outer rear seats.
2009/12/08
Courtesy lamps for doors
Cruise control with variable speed limiter
Dashboard leather covered (black)
Differential lock, front
Differential lock, rear axle
Door step, left and right, high-grade steel
Dust filter
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Electronic traction support (4ETS)
Emission control system
Enlarged fenders, in color of vehicle
Floor mats velours
Front indicator lenses white, rear lenses twin-coloured
Front seat, left, electrically adjustable
Front seat, right, electrically adjustable
H.d. battery
Headlamp wiper/washer
Headrests in the rear
Heat-absorbing glass
Heater for driver's seat and co-driver's seat
Immobiliser with infrared remote control
Isofix child seat attachement
Joint heads, chromium plated
Leather designo-anthracite uni-coloured
Multifunctional steering wheel
Operation and monitoring system COMAND NTG 2.5 (DVD) with integrated 6-disc DVD changer & Linguatronic voice control
Outside and inside rear view mirror automat. dipping
Outside temperature indicator
Power steering
Radiator grille painted silver
Radiator guard, engine undershield
Reading lamp in the rear
Rear view mirror with integrated indicators
Rear-mounted loudspeaker
Ruffled pockets on driver's and co-driver's backrests
Shock absorber with sports suspension
Sidebags for driver and front passenger
Spare wheel cover for tyres
Steering column, electrically adjustable
Steering wheel, selector lever leather/wood
Sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Trailer plug socket
Trim parts Designo
Trim stripes in brushed aluminium
"V8" lettering at the sides
Window lifter, electric, quadruple
Windowbag
Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
S Standard
B Standard ex-factory and for SA (S & B mean the same for equipment purposes)
The MobiloDrive 120 maintenance contract is standard on all Mercedes-Benz Passenger car models. Customer Response
Centre toll free number 0800-133355.
Please note: Changes may have been made to the product. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design, form, colour and specification of
any Mercedes-Benz vehicle during the lifecycle period, provided these changes, while taking into account the interests of the vendor, is communicated to the
purchaser. The illustrations may show accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of standard South African specification. Colours may differ
slightly from those shown in the brochure, owing to the limitations of the electronic and printing process.
2009/12/08
Code Exterior Colour G55 AMG
Metallic Paints
040 Black O
112 Chromite Black O
197 Obsidian Black O
300 Periclase Green O
349 Lazurite Blue O
353 Tealite Blue O
359 Tansanite Blue O
368 Flint Grey O
474 Peridote Brown O
541 Thulite Red O
650 Calcite White O
775 Iridium Silver O
792 Palladium Sliver O
798 Sanidine Beige O
Code Interior Trim G55 AMG
ZF3 Porcellain designo leather O
ZF7 Black designo leather O
ZH2 Light Brown designo leather O
ZJ5 Chablis beige designo leather O
ZK6 Sand designo leather O
Key:
O : Available at no extra charge
- : Not available
G-Class: Paintwork and Interior Trim
2009/12/08
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Last edited by Mike S; 12-10-2009 at 07:32 AM.
#68
Just some stuff to take note of for our local spec.
Please take note of the following:-
• All G55 are produced as LHD units and converted to RHD at the AMG factory.
• Due to the conversion process, the build time is extended by an additional 6-8 weeks
• As this is a converted vehicle certain items will remain in the LHD configuration (see attached list)
• The final vehicle price is subject to exchange rates at the time of completion.
• Please ensure that you follow the manual sales process via your RSM.
List of LHD to RHD conversion issues picked up in the past:
Observation: The bonnet when opened, is supported only on one side, and tends to “hang” skew.
Factory response: This is standard on all G-Class models. No change possible.
Observation: One-touch opening of the windows. Windows are able to be opened with the "one-touch" method, but closing is not possible by the same method. All windows have to be closed manually.
Factory response : This is standard on all G-Class models.
Observation: Driver’s door comfort opening / closing function by means of the remote key was not available on the G55 AMG, as per other Mercedes-Benz passenger car models.
Factory response: The comfort locking unit did remain in the "old" driver's door as the high additional costs involved to replace this unit would have increased the price of the RHD version again. No change will be made.
Observation: Steering box was situated on the outside of the chassis frame, on the right front of the vehicle, as opposed to the Left-Hand-Drive vehicle’s steering box, which is situated on the inside of the chassis frame.
Factory response: According to our R&D experts there was no other technical solution for the location of the steering box. It is protected by a modified inner wheelhouse cover. There is no technical need for better protection
Please make sure that all prospective customers are made aware of these limitations / features, before they commit to signing an offer-to-purchase document. As is indicated above, we are not able to change, modify or replace any of these items, should a customer decide at a later date that it is not to their liking.
Please take note of the following:-
• All G55 are produced as LHD units and converted to RHD at the AMG factory.
• Due to the conversion process, the build time is extended by an additional 6-8 weeks
• As this is a converted vehicle certain items will remain in the LHD configuration (see attached list)
• The final vehicle price is subject to exchange rates at the time of completion.
• Please ensure that you follow the manual sales process via your RSM.
List of LHD to RHD conversion issues picked up in the past:
Observation: The bonnet when opened, is supported only on one side, and tends to “hang” skew.
Factory response: This is standard on all G-Class models. No change possible.
Observation: One-touch opening of the windows. Windows are able to be opened with the "one-touch" method, but closing is not possible by the same method. All windows have to be closed manually.
Factory response : This is standard on all G-Class models.
Observation: Driver’s door comfort opening / closing function by means of the remote key was not available on the G55 AMG, as per other Mercedes-Benz passenger car models.
Factory response: The comfort locking unit did remain in the "old" driver's door as the high additional costs involved to replace this unit would have increased the price of the RHD version again. No change will be made.
Observation: Steering box was situated on the outside of the chassis frame, on the right front of the vehicle, as opposed to the Left-Hand-Drive vehicle’s steering box, which is situated on the inside of the chassis frame.
Factory response: According to our R&D experts there was no other technical solution for the location of the steering box. It is protected by a modified inner wheelhouse cover. There is no technical need for better protection
Please make sure that all prospective customers are made aware of these limitations / features, before they commit to signing an offer-to-purchase document. As is indicated above, we are not able to change, modify or replace any of these items, should a customer decide at a later date that it is not to their liking.
#69
Here is the latest update:
Standard options on SA spec G55. Price went up
$364,000US this is apparently because the car has to be converted to RHD as all G-wagens are originally LHD. At least that is with ALL options possible. No additional amount payable should I want the other options.
Standard options on SA spec G55. Price went up
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Wow! That's quite a bit of pocket change for a G-Wagen.