I'm thinking about selling my D90 for an older model G-Wagen - there are some specifics I want if I were to do the swap:

Wanted:
1. Diesel
2. LWB
3. Full-Time 4wd with front, rear, and center locking diffs.

Questions:
1. I can't seem to discern between the models to tell which years had the FT 4WD and locking diffs, or which are LWB as opposed to SWB in the older years.
2. which specific models and years meet my criteria listed above?
3. Power - these are heavy trucks (very similar to the D90) - how's the pickup? 0-60 before I reach retirement? I'm sure it's not good, (neither is my D90), but I'd like to be able to merge on the highway at speed). Can it climb mountain highways at speed (ie: 75mph?)
4. how's the sound/comfort in the cab? (roadnoise, windnoise, seating position, etc)
5. Maintenance/upkeep - how well do these hold up? on my LR's, lots of things start to need attention... is the G similar (consider that I'm looking for an '80's/early 90's vehicle)


Considerations:
this will be a daily driver AND a fairly serious off-roader hitting 4-rated trails semi-frequently... not a gonzo rock crawler, but will see most of moab's trails and the like.

any insight or comments appreciated.
BTW - I'm in the U.S., so I'm guessing it will to be a gray market vehicle...

[Edited by koly on 07-02-2001 at 07:31 PM]