G350 as a daily driver?
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irish boy said:
Fantastic things, everything else feels cheap after it. Plenty of go for real world driving. Sold mine when I got a good offer as I thought residuals may start to slide, wish I hadn't as they're rock solid.
a permanent source of annoyance to me... would love a G wagon, but the bloody price just doesn't seem to move at all!I see G55's being listed at almost new prices still... its just bizarre!
We've run a G350 and G63 as daily drivers for the last 3 years, covering 20,000 miles in the 350 and about 8,000 miles in the 63. We've covered some long journeys in the 350 out across Europe and back. They are not a Range Rover and don't have the ride quality of a RR but we wanted something that was going to be reliable as me and my wife were both fed up with constant problems in the RR. expect no more then high teens very low 20's mpg wise out of the 350 and mid teens out of the 63. they were both superb over the winter as we are quite rural and they feel like they will last forever. I've got others cars so for longer journeys use something else as they can be tiring on long journeys, wind noise and ride quality are not the best, they are also not as big as you might think as they are quite narrow which is great for country roads and the lanes etc. I have spent the last 10 years telling the kids not to slam the doors but in these you ill get use to telling everyone to slam the door! They are quirky and fun and every wants to stop and speak to you about them.
New a 350 could soon push the 100k mark with options, and accessaries are expensive, the rubber boot liner was about £300 and a set of mud flaps £1100, so its good to look for these items if your buying secondhand.
They've both been utterly reliable and fault free, the diesel can feel slightly underpowered as its a big heavy car. You sit higher then a RR so its give a great sense of all round vision, steering is a bit vague. I would really recommend them but make sure you have a extended test drive first as they are not to everybody's taste, they are quite a old fashioned drive….
New a 350 could soon push the 100k mark with options, and accessaries are expensive, the rubber boot liner was about £300 and a set of mud flaps £1100, so its good to look for these items if your buying secondhand.
They've both been utterly reliable and fault free, the diesel can feel slightly underpowered as its a big heavy car. You sit higher then a RR so its give a great sense of all round vision, steering is a bit vague. I would really recommend them but make sure you have a extended test drive first as they are not to everybody's taste, they are quite a old fashioned drive….
very useful write up, thanks for that, particularly interesting that you have both specs.
A buddy in the states has the G63, have sat in it, but haven't driven, and someone turned up in my block in london with brabus version which spent a couple of months here...
I just can't see myself going for one given the prices, and the fact that its just such an ancient lump, which doesn't explain the irrational desire for one!
I suppose given the glacial depreciation that at least if I ran one for a year it wouldnt cost that much..
I'm quite curious though, will MB sell you a right hand drive one in europe?
Thanks to the low euro they work out at £63900 from europe as opposed to £87795 here...
A buddy in the states has the G63, have sat in it, but haven't driven, and someone turned up in my block in london with brabus version which spent a couple of months here...
I just can't see myself going for one given the prices, and the fact that its just such an ancient lump, which doesn't explain the irrational desire for one!
I suppose given the glacial depreciation that at least if I ran one for a year it wouldnt cost that much..
I'm quite curious though, will MB sell you a right hand drive one in europe?
Thanks to the low euro they work out at £63900 from europe as opposed to £87795 here...
Edited by HotJambalaya on Friday 24th July 19:57
actonktm said:
Do you think they will drop to 80kish within the next 6-12months? For a G63?
I can't see it as there is no support from MB on the G class anymore, early 90's maybe but can't see 80k for sometime, to give you some idea our G350 bought a few years back had a huge discount on it as MB were throwing money at the dealers to shift them, our G350 is worth now virtually that we paid for it back in 2012, the cheapest RHD G63 i've seen is at 100k MRPULLHARD said:
isn't there an all new G coming out next year ? it will have the classic look but be new car underneath . this should effect values of used models
Yes and No. More like ANOTHER major facelift. New engines, interiors and lots of other minor changes.Replacing the front live axle with independent and an Ali chassis should be interesting changes.
This should make it a better drive on the road.
carmagazine.co.uk said:
The new G-class may lose the optional V12 engine, but it will gain two new in-line six-cylinder engines and show-off types can pick a V8, naturally:
3.0-litre petrol straight six 367bhp and 354lb ft
2.9-litre diesel straight six 313bhp and 354lb ft
4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 462bhp and 442lb ft
5.5-litre V8 G63 AMG 571bhp and 590lb ft
3.0-litre petrol straight six 367bhp and 354lb ft
2.9-litre diesel straight six 313bhp and 354lb ft
4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 462bhp and 442lb ft
5.5-litre V8 G63 AMG 571bhp and 590lb ft
Edited by V12 AMG on Wednesday 29th July 12:01
Hi Dazzalse,
I remember when the dealers were offering massive contributions towards the G350 in 2012/13 - If I recall correctly it was in the region of 10k off. You bought at the right time.
As you know I am seriously considering the G63 to replace my RR Sport as my daily driver. My thinking is that all the cars sold on PCP 3 year deals will be coming towards the end of their contracts within the next 6 months so there should be more on the market hence a lower asking price.
I saw a car advertised through the main dealer network at 110k and sales woman said that it has been on the forecourt unsold since January 15. I am itching to buy now but can't help that mid 80's price points are around the corner.
Dazzalse, have you any niggles with your 63 at all?
I remember when the dealers were offering massive contributions towards the G350 in 2012/13 - If I recall correctly it was in the region of 10k off. You bought at the right time.
As you know I am seriously considering the G63 to replace my RR Sport as my daily driver. My thinking is that all the cars sold on PCP 3 year deals will be coming towards the end of their contracts within the next 6 months so there should be more on the market hence a lower asking price.
I saw a car advertised through the main dealer network at 110k and sales woman said that it has been on the forecourt unsold since January 15. I am itching to buy now but can't help that mid 80's price points are around the corner.
Dazzalse, have you any niggles with your 63 at all?
actonktm said:
Hi Dazzalse,
I remember when the dealers were offering massive contributions towards the G350 in 2012/13 - If I recall correctly it was in the region of 10k off. You bought at the right time.
As you know I am seriously considering the G63 to replace my RR Sport as my daily driver. My thinking is that all the cars sold on PCP 3 year deals will be coming towards the end of their contracts within the next 6 months so there should be more on the market hence a lower asking price.
I saw a car advertised through the main dealer network at 110k and sales woman said that it has been on the forecourt unsold since January 15. I am itching to buy now but can't help that mid 80's price points are around the corner.
Dazzalse, have you any niggles with your 63 at all?
Its interesting we've just covered 700 miles in the G63 over the weekend, and about 300 miles just on Sunday which is rare for us, we'd been down in Kent and I dropped my wife off at LHR on Sunday evening before heading back down into the west country, on returning I was exhausted, on a long journey its quite a tiring car, the steering constantly requiring small corrections and the ride is fidgety, I'm not sure how it would be as a day today car with nothing else, but again would depend on where your based and the type of journeys you would be covering, it would be smaller in the cabin then your sport as its a very narrow car, but I like that as we are very rural with a lot of single track lanes, and too your question I really can't think of anything that has gone wrong and I am very particular (read the thread on the Rolls Royce thread about my Phantom) the one thing that annoys me is that get very dirty quickly both inside and out and its a difficult car to clean, also for those that are London based its overall height of 1.95 makes it harder for car parks underground parking etc. FYI we are changing our G63 for a new G63 in September I remember when the dealers were offering massive contributions towards the G350 in 2012/13 - If I recall correctly it was in the region of 10k off. You bought at the right time.
As you know I am seriously considering the G63 to replace my RR Sport as my daily driver. My thinking is that all the cars sold on PCP 3 year deals will be coming towards the end of their contracts within the next 6 months so there should be more on the market hence a lower asking price.
I saw a car advertised through the main dealer network at 110k and sales woman said that it has been on the forecourt unsold since January 15. I am itching to buy now but can't help that mid 80's price points are around the corner.
Dazzalse, have you any niggles with your 63 at all?
Bought a G350 (2013/13) in December 2014. Would agree with all of Dazzalse's comments. Have covered about 7,500 miles - with total reliability. The point about the width is very valid - it is not as wide as a RR, but it is quite spacious enough and in real world driving it is actually an advantage. The boot is simply cavernous and holds much more than a RR. Enjoying it so much that currently in discussion to change it for a G63 - for the increased power/performance.
bit of an old thread bump so i do apologise..
I'm after more up to date opinions on Owners of a G350d or a G63.
Im considering both, although chalk and cheese. If a G63 (usually something up to a 2015 car) falls into bracket o about £80k then i consider it, otherwise I'm looking at the more viable and newer (for the money) G350d to use as a daily driver. The G63 would be used as a weekend car, and I'm not sure it would special enough for that hence settling for a 350d to be an all-rounder.
Struggling to find one that has many options, most are basic spec with little to no options. How are people finding these as a daily driver? We currently have a 2018 RRS Autobiography, and as much of a fantastic car it is the reliability issues we've had with it have completely put me off ever owning any sort of LR product (which is a shame as i do have an eye for an SVR).
Other option is an X5m or possibly RS6, but as a daily driver i see these being expensive, not that a g350d is exactly frugal.
I'm after more up to date opinions on Owners of a G350d or a G63.
Im considering both, although chalk and cheese. If a G63 (usually something up to a 2015 car) falls into bracket o about £80k then i consider it, otherwise I'm looking at the more viable and newer (for the money) G350d to use as a daily driver. The G63 would be used as a weekend car, and I'm not sure it would special enough for that hence settling for a 350d to be an all-rounder.
Struggling to find one that has many options, most are basic spec with little to no options. How are people finding these as a daily driver? We currently have a 2018 RRS Autobiography, and as much of a fantastic car it is the reliability issues we've had with it have completely put me off ever owning any sort of LR product (which is a shame as i do have an eye for an SVR).
Other option is an X5m or possibly RS6, but as a daily driver i see these being expensive, not that a g350d is exactly frugal.
irfan1712 said:
bit of an old thread bump so i do apologise..
I'm after more up to date opinions on Owners of a G350d or a G63.
Im considering both, although chalk and cheese. If a G63 (usually something up to a 2015 car) falls into bracket o about £80k then i consider it, otherwise I'm looking at the more viable and newer (for the money) G350d to use as a daily driver. The G63 would be used as a weekend car, and I'm not sure it would special enough for that hence settling for a 350d to be an all-rounder.
Struggling to find one that has many options, most are basic spec with little to no options. How are people finding these as a daily driver? We currently have a 2018 RRS Autobiography, and as much of a fantastic car it is the reliability issues we've had with it have completely put me off ever owning any sort of LR product (which is a shame as i do have an eye for an SVR).
Other option is an X5m or possibly RS6, but as a daily driver i see these being expensive, not that a g350d is exactly frugal.
You'll be lucky to find a G63 for £80k. They are pretty hard to find anyway but most are £90k upwards. What sort of options are you looking for? In recent years the G was sold with quite a lot of equipment as standard that may have previously been optional. Be careful when looking around as the standard specs seemed to change quite often. Dealers generally only offered a few different choices of equipment although there was a variety of colours/interior trims to choose from.I'm after more up to date opinions on Owners of a G350d or a G63.
Im considering both, although chalk and cheese. If a G63 (usually something up to a 2015 car) falls into bracket o about £80k then i consider it, otherwise I'm looking at the more viable and newer (for the money) G350d to use as a daily driver. The G63 would be used as a weekend car, and I'm not sure it would special enough for that hence settling for a 350d to be an all-rounder.
Struggling to find one that has many options, most are basic spec with little to no options. How are people finding these as a daily driver? We currently have a 2018 RRS Autobiography, and as much of a fantastic car it is the reliability issues we've had with it have completely put me off ever owning any sort of LR product (which is a shame as i do have an eye for an SVR).
Other option is an X5m or possibly RS6, but as a daily driver i see these being expensive, not that a g350d is exactly frugal.
The G63 would be an expensive choice for a weekend car only. If you are going to spend so much you might as well use it every day!
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