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Originally Posted by polarisrmk
thas the disappointing thing about this whole process is i can get a newer one like a G500 with a reliable engine and transmission for the same cost as an old one that needs work.... 30 grand starts to approach some of the first AMG G-wagens.
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That's just the way the market is for the Pre-Mbusa models. Also not all older ones need work and many newer ones do need work. If anything the post-mbusa models are more prone to being abused. (The older ones are owned by enthusiasts more often then not)
Also keep in mind that sometimes the sellers have unrealistically high expectations about the price that people will pay for them. Here are two personal examples. (The green one is still for sale
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http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=277488
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=254521&page=2