Great review. Its like a cabin far into the mountains; There is almost nothing comfortable or fun about it, but when you're there there is no place you would rather be.
It’s been my daily driver for the past 4 years, local and cross-country. I love it! The interior is smaller than one would think, but it’s an all-around great truck.
This has been my daily driver for the past 5.5 years and I still love it as much as day 1. The review is spot-on. Seating for a family is tight, and the back seats are not prioritized. The trunk deserves more credit than it got, it's huge. All in all, I highly recommend!
@@shohhhhh9768the g55 amg is more reliable. I owned by for 3 years now. Only one $2000 repair for the fuel control module. Other than that just oil change.
@@shohhhhh9768 Hey, sorry I missed this 7 months ago. Silly issues appeared after 65k, such as the radio amp stopped working, and the rear driver-side door latch stopped functioning. I kept getting a check engine light for an evap issue, just a seal . I had one big issue at 86k miles, the coolant hose to the turbo blew (the little plastic clip that holds the hose on snapped) and the engine overheated within a minute, melted the gaskets, wrecked the water pump. However, engine was fine; everything fixed, still my daily driver plus some infrequent overland adventures.
"Always thirsty cube" - this thing has the aerodynamics of a f*cking fridge on the road but it has like a jet engine inside that allows it to defy all physics somehow and this is why we love it! Unlike the boring typical or electric cars, this one is sassy and dramatic, which makes it so fun
Your description of the driving experience, the loose steering and every bump will vibrate the car, is exactly how I'd describe driving an early 2000s minivan. Albeit the benz does have more power and character, the comfortability sounds very similar
I sold a Jeep Sahara for a g63 for the engine. Drives like a Ford truck, rattles like a car from the 80s, but the engine sounds glorious! Has been a nightmare to maintain but, just as the other comments say I wouldn't want anything else. Just took it on a long drive and I got a thumbs up from a 911 Carrera s, a x750i, and a gtr. It's becoming more of a collectors item rather than that "Hollywood" prestige it's created because the new ones have taken over LA. We've debated selling it, but I just don't see anything with as much character.
I just discovered this channel and I absolutely LOVE it and the message! Drive things that don’t make any sense and enjoy it. The complete antitheses of that Doug Cornyass’s videos. Glad to be here and here’s to me being late for work watching these vids.
this was the first fast car i rode in. I was sixteen and the son of a neighbor bought this and was visiting his parents. driving this through german small towns felt like driving a huge middle finger hahahah.
Cool video as always! Kudos for what you are doing here on RUclips and the message about respecting cars and the car culture but I have just one request, try and bring some videos of a classic Mini Cooper please (if you have the opportunity)!!!
Had to hit like before the video even started. I've driven these a lot when I worked for Mercedes. They're definitely cool but not something I would pick out for a daily driver. If I had the money, I would abuse it all I could on and off road.
I have a low mileage(18000 miles) mint conditioned Geländewagen G55 AMG, 5.5 V8 Compressor, from 2006. Not using it very much but Very fun to go for a spin😃👍 cheers from car collector in Norway.
I love the g wagon is like a luxury tank. It's served his purpose for bumpy road, off roading you know where im from this perfect if i had the money i would buy one but the fuel will KILL anyone 😂
I have 2 G's , a short and a long wheelbase. One is a 290GDT, the other a G500. I don't find them uncomfortable or quirky. Maybe I'm just used to them after 4 years. People off the street compliment me all the time on them and I get 5-6 offers to sell them each year out of the blue. To me they are just Gunther and Gertrude. I plan to keep them forever. For whatever reason they have gotten under my skin. I can't think of anything else I would rather have even if an average honda is a better car really.
@@TedwardDrives Hey there. Commute is short. But we take a lot of road trips with the 2 door to the beach. The G500 sounds pretty sick. Classic M113 German v8. For me it feels like a lifted all wheel drive mid-90s rolls royce...if such a thing existed. Meaning very mechanical and basic but elegant and powerful. The 290 is a turbo diesel and sounds a bit like a steampunk engine. It's a 5 cylinder in line and has a funky way of decelerating at low revs. I like the rarity of it. People look at it like "is that a 2 door...Gwagon?" Then they hear the turbo diesel and think there is an error in the Matrix. :) I prefer the 2 door really. Smaller, Less flashy, more useful, more efficient. The family prefers the G500. It is white and turns heads.
I know that it's not the best thing; terrible fuel economy, horrible steering, not comfortable, but guess what? Cars were made to be a fun way of transportation. This is exactly what the G-Wagen does! Therefore, this is my dream car. I am only thirteen, but I know I will have this when I am sixteen!
@Tedward ... 7:33 .. looks like you never will understand, that G63 and G65 are the AMG "SPORT" G Class wich are far less comfortable to the normal G models.
I'm the psycho who would gladly daily anything from a vintage roadster to an Ariel, as long as the car was special enough to warrant the masochistic experience. So yes, I COULD for sure daily a G-Wagen. I wouldn't though, because it is too relaxing, nice, and subdued.
Always wanted to try one of these. Just love the distinctive deep rumble that engine makes and I can always know when one is approaching even without looking. A friend of mine has the 320 version which of totally underpowered but it is such a solid car, built in the 90s.
It’s funny that In US it’s posh celebrities car. In Europe it’s more gangster car as in early 90s lot of organized crime gangs were using it as identification of who they are. As far as I know especially in Eastern Europe it’s like that till this day.
Just to add about it's weird popularity with the "wrong" people, it's heavy enough to register as a commercial vehicle. So, tax breaks, and if you get it as a company expense, it's practically free. Fucking gross that the rich can do that, but yeah that's a big reason for its popularity. Kinda luxury at minimal prices, then a status symbol leading to more people getting it.
Yeah, pretty sure my ex employer did it like that. He owned such a car, yet that @$$hole didn't want to pay out my hard earned salary. Went to court, he ended up having to pay extra on top of that...
Well, if anyone likes to sponsor this experiment by providing the car and covering all the expenses, I am willing to participate in this experiment for a year. I'll do it for science and for YOU, guys!
I'm looking to get an older G63. Call me old fashioned but I don't like an LCD for my guages. I like my car analog raw, no turbos, I can tune the suspension. No computers, I'd rather fix the truck myself.
Phantom vs. G Class - "it's like going from an A380 to a piper cub"... perfect comparison 👍 Speaking of Tesla - the most boring car ever built so... "look for things that make you excited" 👌
His comparison of this fantastic vehicle to a stylish bizarre uncomfortable ladies High heel shoe is beyond ridiculous, and makes his views of this beast of a fantastic vehicle not of any importance whatsoever. Love mine . ( Nick)
Would you Daily Drive a G Wagen?
Yes
Btw in EU you can find used one for around 70k$
@Anton yea ik im just saying same thing for Stupid tesla here model 3 cost 120k$
No, but it has a spot in my dream garage for sure
@Anton same
Please try making a video of a Mercedes Benz 560SL /R107
1980’s SL
Cheers 🍷
Great review. Its like a cabin far into the mountains; There is almost nothing comfortable or fun about it, but when you're there there is no place you would rather be.
i actually find mine to be extremely comfortable and a ton of fun but to each his own
It’s been my daily driver for the past 4 years, local and cross-country. I love it! The interior is smaller than one would think, but it’s an all-around great truck.
If you have the upgraded leather seats it's quite comfy, the interior build quality is very good too, minimal creaks.
@@CheerSoundshow’s the maintenance costs?
This has been my daily driver for the past 5.5 years and I still love it as much as day 1. The review is spot-on. Seating for a family is tight, and the back seats are not prioritized. The trunk deserves more credit than it got, it's huge. All in all, I highly recommend!
how reliable is it? Any issues over those 5 years (not including typical maintenance like oil change, tires etc.)
@@shohhhhh9768the g55 amg is more reliable.
I owned by for 3 years now. Only one $2000 repair for the fuel control module.
Other than that just oil change.
@@shohhhhh9768 Hey, sorry I missed this 7 months ago. Silly issues appeared after 65k, such as the radio amp stopped working, and the rear driver-side door latch stopped functioning. I kept getting a check engine light for an evap issue, just a seal . I had one big issue at 86k miles, the coolant hose to the turbo blew (the little plastic clip that holds the hose on snapped) and the engine overheated within a minute, melted the gaskets, wrecked the water pump. However, engine was fine; everything fixed, still my daily driver plus some infrequent overland adventures.
This one has so much more character than the newer one and that makes me more appreciative of both.
Always think this looks better than new one
100% New G is better, old G looks better.
New one looks too feminine-like
Own a 2018 G 63 AMG, in alien green...love it. .
"Always thirsty cube" - this thing has the aerodynamics of a f*cking fridge on the road but it has like a jet engine inside that allows it to defy all physics somehow and this is why we love it! Unlike the boring typical or electric cars, this one is sassy and dramatic, which makes it so fun
Your description of the driving experience, the loose steering and every bump will vibrate the car, is exactly how I'd describe driving an early 2000s minivan. Albeit the benz does have more power and character, the comfortability sounds very similar
12:20 That last speech almost made me cry.
I am really glad someone in Mercedes has a sense of humor
I sold a Jeep Sahara for a g63 for the engine. Drives like a Ford truck, rattles like a car from the 80s, but the engine sounds glorious! Has been a nightmare to maintain but, just as the other comments say I wouldn't want anything else.
Just took it on a long drive and I got a thumbs up from a 911 Carrera s, a x750i, and a gtr. It's becoming more of a collectors item rather than that "Hollywood" prestige it's created because the new ones have taken over LA.
We've debated selling it, but I just don't see anything with as much character.
So much character … the definition of rugg’ed sophistication!
Newer ones are popular because they finally upgraded the interior giving it the S550 interior
@@MansaMusa-v5qbut does the extra cost justify a nicer interior and not as good looking (because they made it wider/fatter) exterior?
It’s the best car , my mom absolutely loves driving it daily
Love the commentary! Keep doing what you’re doing :)
Thank You Cedric!
I just discovered this channel and I absolutely LOVE it and the message! Drive things that don’t make any sense and enjoy it. The complete antitheses of that Doug Cornyass’s videos. Glad to be here and here’s to me being late for work watching these vids.
this was the first fast car i rode in. I was sixteen and the son of a neighbor bought this and was visiting his parents. driving this through german small towns felt like driving a huge middle finger hahahah.
thank you, you are keeping me company with these videos BIG UP
Thanks for watching!
Cool video as always! Kudos for what you are doing here on RUclips and the message about respecting cars and the car culture but I have just one request, try and bring some videos of a classic Mini Cooper please (if you have the opportunity)!!!
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I appreciate that! If I find one I'll be sure to drive it
love my 2018 G63 was gonna replace it with a urus but I just couldn't do it every time I'm sitting in the car, great car never regret for 1 second.
Had to hit like before the video even started. I've driven these a lot when I worked for Mercedes. They're definitely cool but not something I would pick out for a daily driver. If I had the money, I would abuse it all I could on and off road.
Why wouldn’t you daily drive it even if you could afford it?
This is My Drem .. Thank You For Special Video ❤️
The way it crashes through bumps is hilarious!
I have a low mileage(18000 miles) mint conditioned Geländewagen G55 AMG, 5.5 V8 Compressor, from 2006. Not using it very much but Very fun to go for a spin😃👍 cheers from car collector in Norway.
I like the last speech, very profound. Thank you for the review!
This truck is a beast, man! Very luxurious Mercedes, like my old 90s Mercedes C-Class sedan I drove. 👌👌❤️😎
I think this is as close to driving a Top Fuel-powered bus as it can get.
As a Jeep guy i love this thing. Though the utility version with the old diesel is probably more my pace. This is the fantasy version. That sound!
I love the g wagon is like a luxury tank. It's served his purpose for bumpy road, off roading you know where im from this perfect if i had the money i would buy one but the fuel will KILL anyone 😂
I have 2 G's , a short and a long wheelbase. One is a 290GDT, the other a G500. I don't find them uncomfortable or quirky. Maybe I'm just used to them after 4 years. People off the street compliment me all the time on them and I get 5-6 offers to sell them each year out of the blue. To me they are just Gunther and Gertrude. I plan to keep them forever. For whatever reason they have gotten under my skin. I can't think of anything else I would rather have even if an average honda is a better car really.
Those sound awesome. How many miles per day do you drive on your commute?
@@TedwardDrives Hey there. Commute is short. But we take a lot of road trips with the 2 door to the beach. The G500 sounds pretty sick. Classic M113 German v8. For me it feels like a lifted all wheel drive mid-90s rolls royce...if such a thing existed. Meaning very mechanical and basic but elegant and powerful. The 290 is a turbo diesel and sounds a bit like a steampunk engine. It's a 5 cylinder in line and has a funky way of decelerating at low revs. I like the rarity of it. People look at it like "is that a 2 door...Gwagon?" Then they hear the turbo diesel and think there is an error in the Matrix. :) I prefer the 2 door really. Smaller, Less flashy, more useful, more efficient. The family prefers the G500. It is white and turns heads.
I know that it's not the best thing; terrible fuel economy, horrible steering, not comfortable, but guess what? Cars were made to be a fun way of transportation. This is exactly what the G-Wagen does! Therefore, this is my dream car. I am only thirteen, but I know I will have this when I am sixteen!
Awesome vid man! 🔥
“The Thirsty Cube” 😂🤣
Phenomenal review… you sold me on it 😂
Yes. I can live with a go anywhere monster with those angry V8 sounds.
Awesome review! Tysm
I wouldn't daily the old one, but the new ones are pretty good I think.
Definitely YES ! - Best car (and fastest tank) ever !!!
At least u couldn't see the tarmac through the floor like that frickin hilarious and terrifying rusty jeep 😂
That Sound ❤
I have never heard anyone say G Wagen outside of America and the UK. Before it became the G Klasse, it was simply called the G Modell.
When the "Fuel Level Low" message appears, just hit "OK" and carry on with shenanigans...
I...I....I think I'm in-love!
I grew up with them I couldn't imagine being in anything else not the new ones of course we weren't rich
Yes! I drive it three days a week and mine is lifted so you can imagine.
You should review a Trackhawk it’s insane
Ah I see you even had it in the 100% anti peasant spec: bullbar for guarantee kill 😂😅
These make almost no sense. But I want one so badly. Character matters!
The iconic merc!
Similar thoughts on comfort when I went to buy one. Love the look but I'll only buy the new one
I would love to have a diesel version of this for a dual purpose tow rig and off-roader lol
@Tedward ... 7:33 .. looks like you never will understand, that G63 and G65 are the AMG "SPORT" G Class wich are far less comfortable to the normal G models.
you are throwing too much hate on this legend!
I'm the psycho who would gladly daily anything from a vintage roadster to an Ariel, as long as the car was special enough to warrant the masochistic experience. So yes, I COULD for sure daily a G-Wagen. I wouldn't though, because it is too relaxing, nice, and subdued.
Gotta say, if I had to pick 1 SUV to drive for the rest of my life, it's either this or a Bentayga
Always wanted to try one of these. Just love the distinctive deep rumble that engine makes and I can always know when one is approaching even without looking. A friend of mine has the 320 version which of totally underpowered but it is such a solid car, built in the 90s.
It’s funny that In US it’s posh celebrities car. In Europe it’s more gangster car as in early 90s lot of organized crime gangs were using it as identification of who they are. As far as I know especially in Eastern Europe it’s like that till this day.
Lol. Love the bloody foot metaphor
It's all about the looks and engine noise
Okay so does it drive like a Tahoe or that kind of suvs? Is it worth it if I live in a rural area and go to the city often
Do I need a G Wagen? Absolutely not. Do I want one? Yes.
An actual tank that went to charm school.
Re the introductory remark: the original military versions of this car from the early 1980s were 72 hp 240 GD. Very slow and uncomfortable indeed.
I would prefer the Kardashians drive those 😂
I dont care if theyre horrible to drive i want one
1:28 try to get your hands on a g65, hate the g classes but can’t find good reviews of the v12.
How does the ride compare to a wrangler’s?
Just to add about it's weird popularity with the "wrong" people, it's heavy enough to register as a commercial vehicle. So, tax breaks, and if you get it as a company expense, it's practically free. Fucking gross that the rich can do that, but yeah that's a big reason for its popularity. Kinda luxury at minimal prices, then a status symbol leading to more people getting it.
Yeah, pretty sure my ex employer did it like that.
He owned such a car, yet that @$$hole didn't want to pay out my hard earned salary.
Went to court, he ended up having to pay extra on top of that...
Im glad you got your money back!
Nobody should have to fight to get paid for their honestly made money.
Pozdrawiam!
Well, if anyone likes to sponsor this experiment by providing the car and covering all the expenses, I am willing to participate in this experiment for a year. I'll do it for science and for YOU, guys!
If you had to choose would you select a 550 or 63?
i do think it looks a little cooler than the new one but the new one is wayyy nicer inside
So you're basically driving a box? 📦 😄
I drive mine daily. Not the best for long drives but overall it's fine. The steering does suck tho :)
@Tedward Try to review a infiniti q45 2002-2006 please it's been my daily for 7 years now
Well, I could. Except I would not be able to pay the gas bills 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ha! There's a reason all those people are caught sleeping in their Teslas :)
Because they're exhausted from driving the G they traded in lol
Hey atleast its something to carry you a to b
Should take it back out after the storm 👍
M3 will be the storm toy :)
Btw do you have mk2 gti video on chanel if you dont can you try to find one and make video on it
Not yet but I’ll try to find one
@@TedwardDrives ok thank you
I kinda want more blizzard driving?
Snow tomorrow. Fingers crossed
@@TedwardDrives yes🤞🏻
If you have the opportunity can you drive a Mercedes Benz 300d
300D was not available in the US. Europe only.
@@rv9990 damn it i thought they were here nvm 🙁
@@Noel4Lyfe maybe there are some, technically if they are 25years or older they could be imported. But I don’t think anyone would.
Doesn’t this G get air suspension with a comfort mode? Or was this filmed in comfort??
No airmatic on these g wagons
No that would greatly comprise offroad ability
Own a 2018 G 63 AMG, in Alien green....to the end of my life...
I'm looking to get an older G63. Call me old fashioned but I don't like an LCD for my guages. I like my car analog raw, no turbos, I can tune the suspension. No computers, I'd rather fix the truck myself.
Review the new G-wagon!
I did! Last year haha. Go check it out
i always drive low on gas in my g63 too
I loved the video but isn't that the G65 AMG not the G63?
G65 is a v12 Biturbo. This is a v8 Biturbo
@@TedwardDrives Oh I get it now thanks!
Is this an off roader like a Jeep Wrangler or is this just a simple offroad vehicle?
Look up some RUclips videos your mind will be blown how capable they are
I don't think I could live with just that tint..
Or that steering, dear god...
I’m a fishbowl guy myself. No tint!
As someone with light sensitivity problems, yay tint :D
How much is this G Wagen?
Phantom vs. G Class - "it's like going from an A380 to a piper cub"... perfect comparison 👍
Speaking of Tesla - the most boring car ever built so... "look for things that make you excited" 👌
If it sucks to drive you can just ship it to me.👍🏻
I mean, if it's good enough for Roy Kent...
But show me about a test drive of a Ford Country Squire car having the year 1979. You can shoot it.:))))
А
Господи какой же красивый всё таки кузов был не то что новый который вышел в 2018 году ибо он потерял свою брутальность и стал "гражданским"
Had a studio edition loved it traded it in for hurrican after my divorce
I would rather get an updated G Wagen.
His comparison of this fantastic vehicle to a stylish bizarre uncomfortable ladies High heel shoe is beyond ridiculous, and makes his views of this beast of a fantastic vehicle not of any importance whatsoever. Love mine . ( Nick)
Do you go off roading often in your G nick?
What's the mpg?
13ish
This or the 2012 Land rovee range rover HSE
cool
My ex employer with whom I went to court, owns such a car.
Since then, every time I see a G Wagen, it reminds me of that asshole 😆
Hahaha I’m sorry for sparking any trauma with this video
@@TedwardDrives I see these pretty much every day in my town, so yeah strong enough to face it by now lol
I want it