WTB G-Class Not sure where to start looking - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ESLee · #1 08-18-2011, 05:17 PM

For the better part of the last decade I have wanted a G-Wagon. I think that I am now financially able to afford one.

My ideal G class would be a 4 door ‘80s 9 passenger diesel. I care less about cosmetic issues than mechanical. Other than the basics I don’t know a whole lot about where to find one, what to look for, or how much to pay.

Ideally it would be around $10K but I understand that is the low end of the price range. I have waited a decade to get one so I can wait a bit longer to find the right one at the right price.

Any information on a good place to start looking or what to watch out for or a realistic price would help.

DUTCH · #2 08-20-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ESLee

For the better part of the last decade I have wanted a G-Wagon. I think that I am now financially able to afford one.

My ideal G class would be a 4 door ‘80s 9 passenger diesel. I care less about cosmetic issues than mechanical. Other than the basics I don’t know a whole lot about where to find one, what to look for, or how much to pay.

Ideally it would be around $10K but I understand that is the low end of the price range. I have waited a decade to get one so I can wait a bit longer to find the right one at the right price.

Any information on a good place to start looking or what to watch out for or a realistic price would help.

Ebay is one source. There are also some other forums with For Sale sections where G's show up occasionally. Here's one:

http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=18514&mid=193388#M193388

Not sure how you figure "9 passenger". Normal seating is 5 passenger in both the LWB and SWB models. Some European LWB models had side facing "suicide" benches in the back; but fitting four adults back there would be pretty difficult, unless they were small.

ESLee · #3 08-23-2011, 11:48 AM

Thank you for the advice. I really want a diesel but everything else about the car is right. I will keep looking. I was referring to the two center facing seats when I said 9 passenger and I do know that it would be quite a squeeze to get 9 adults in.

DUTCH · #4 08-23-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ESLee

Thank you for the advice. I really want a diesel but everything else about the car is right. I will keep looking. I was referring to the two center facing seats when I said 9 passenger and I do know that it would be quite a squeeze to get 9 adults in.

Look closely. It's a diesel conversion.

In addition to a tight squeeze, those side facing seats are killers, too.

Jim's500E · #5 12-05-2011, 08:28 AM

There has been a real diesel 1991 G-wagen for sale in 'The Hartford Courant' newspaper for like the past 2 months....low miles for the year but he wants about 30 grand for it. Car is in NH or VT.

His price is too high IMO for a 21 year old car, rarity aside. 05' gassers can be had for under 30 grand lately.

I'm not sure a 10 grand G-wagen is really what you want, is it?

DUTCH · #6 12-05-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim's500E

There has been a real diesel 1991 G-wagen for sale in 'The Hartford Courant' newspaper for like the past 2 months....low miles for the year but he wants about 30 grand for it. Car is in NH or VT.

His price is too high IMO for a 21 year old car, rarity aside. 05' gassers can be had for under 30 grand lately.

Diesel G's are currently going for a premium over gassers. $30k might be a bit high; but not too far off, depending on the model and if it's in good condition.

Fulcrum525 · #7 12-06-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim's500E

There has been a real diesel 1991 G-wagen for sale in 'The Hartford Courant' newspaper for like the past 2 months....low miles for the year but he wants about 30 grand for it. Car is in NH or VT.

His price is too high IMO for a 21 year old car, rarity aside. 05' gassers can be had for under 30 grand lately.

I'm not sure a 10 grand G-wagen is really what you want, is it?

It's in MA and has been for sale for quite some time now. (I've driven it

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Robert W. Roe · #8 01-11-2012, 12:45 AM

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