I may be in the market for a mid to early 80's gelaendewagen and I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on actually owning one these beasts. I drive a 1987 300E with 169k and have also owned a 1975 300D, so I am used to Mercedes maintenance . Should I expect to pay on average much more to keep up a G? Also, I know the hp rating is quite low for the 300GD, but are they terribly slow? Basically, what are the pros/cons of owning a diesel or petrol G? Having owned both, the lack of power does not bother me as long as we aren't talking 240D slow. Also, I see Keiser motors has some decent looking early 80's for sale, is this a trustworthy source, or would I be better off looking for a private seller? What is a fair price for a five door mid to early 80s G with low miles? Sorry for the thousands of questions, but I want to make sure I understand what I may be getting into. Thanks in advance!
Chris