How difficult is it to find Deisel G Wagens in the US? I've heard that they were sold in Canada, but not officially in the US. I've seen one deisel model in Vienna, VA that the owner told me he bought in Austria, I believe.

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Its hard enough finding any grey market G's nevermind diesels. Keep one thing in mind, the 1980s diesel Gwagens had NON-Turbo engines and will be pretty slow. I drove a 280GE the other day and was very very impressed with it. It had more then enough power. I'm surprised that people complain about them (Granted it was the soft top version)

280GE....what should I expect?

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

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Heads up--there's one on ebay right now---except its a shortwheelbase

Theres also a kickass unimog with a om352-- except it's in BC Canada

I'm guessing your talking about the one in Maryland. That looks pretty good the only problem I would have is that its right hand drive.... Whats bad about the standard wheelbase?


Also theres a 350GD for sale in MO problem is its a 350 (Avoid)

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

I am just partial to the long 4 door, these things are too expensive to get a short when a jeep could handle it for cheaper--but the short has a good bit less mass to move around.-I think the one in maryland is not the one i saw, I do two different searches benz g wagon and benz g class

This is the only one that i'm seeing.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GELANDEWAGEN-3-DOOR-SEATS-5-5CYL-DIESEL-30MPG_W0QQitemZ150350591850QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item230197f76a&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A317%7C240%3A1318

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

a 92 Item number: 170343519629 it's a long too, just got thataluminum head disease and one of those wonderful 90's benz wiring harnesses

Yep thats the 350 I mentioned. Avoid it unless you find that it's had the engine replaced. (350 is the aluminum bottom end disease, the heads are perfectly fine from 1990 on)

I'm not sure about the wireing harness. The G's tend to hold onto older parts for much longer then normal Mercedes. Also since they we're built in Austria they were probably able to avoid falling into the trap of having bio-degradable harnesses that caused the bad reputation in the first place.


Anyone here with a 90s G to confirm this?

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Item number: 150350591850 here's the tan short one I saw

I got a granny gear 5 speed and a spare 617a--just wont break away with 17-$18000.00 these days, the black one is pretty, aint it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CONVERTIBLE-SOFT-TOP-2-DOOR-L-K-100-PICTURES-RARE_W0QQitemZ180366220144QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item29feaa1b70&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A-1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308


If I lived in Texas I would pick this up today......

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

They have never been officially sold in North America. Several of them have been brought in as grey market imports.

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2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (On Order)

The early to mid 90's G's had the deteriorating wire harness problem, too.

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1973 280SE 4.5 (Sold)
1984 LWB 280GE (Sold)
2000 G500 NMLE - "Deep Throat"
2007 ML320 CDI (Sold)
2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia TipTronic (Sold)
2010 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (Sold and Sorely Missed)
2014 ML350 BTC
2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (On Order)

That sucks. Do you happen to know what the cut off years are?

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

I can tell you where to get that info, but Bill probably wouldn't like it if I posted the link.

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1973 280SE 4.5 (Sold)
1984 LWB 280GE (Sold)
2000 G500 NMLE - "Deep Throat"
2007 ML320 CDI (Sold)
2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia TipTronic (Sold)
2010 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (Sold and Sorely Missed)
2014 ML350 BTC
2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (On Order)

Actually I know where your talking about so i'll pass by and do some research. However I know your very experienced with G's so if you wouldn't mind.....

280GE....what should I expect?

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."