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Old 09-10-2009, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GregoryV022 View Post
if Mercedes still produces the W461 and the W463,

why can i only buy a w463 new. the G550 and the G55.

i can't seem to find the 280CDI or any other model for that matter.

will someone please explain this to me
Quite simply, the W461's and CDI 463's are not sold in North America; and that's by decision of MBUSA.

MB in Stuttgart wants to sell a diesel W463 - currently G320CDI or G350CDI - in the US, but MBUSA said "No". End of discussion.
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