RE: Mercedes-AMG G63 | PH Used Buying Guide

[fantheman80]

Phooey said:

I don't have Turkey Teeth

That did make me laugh

Love these, despite the image I’d take one over a modern pimped up defender every time

[GTRene]

love the power and looks, but...

not the weight, maybe cheaper (sure) buy a Suzuki Jimny weights only 1100 to 1200kg...
and make it a bit more cool.

[Angelo1985]

“Mercedes-AMG G63 | PH Used Buying Guide”

Don’t. For gods sake, just don’t.

[ChocolateFrog]

The figures on the G350 surprised me.

Have they neutered it quite a bit? 180hp sounds a bit anemic.

[WY86]

nismo48 said:

I think to see these magnificent beasts in the flesh is something to behold.
They sound amazing and who cares who drives them, they're having great fun..

Personally i find them better looking in pics, in real life not so much. Sounds good though.

[Frankychops]

I'd take g400d instead.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402206...

[hu8742]

It's simply not an off-roader with those wheels and tyres and if fuel consumption is the biggest negative , then I'd say that's pretty good. Don't think owners worry much about that anyway. not my cup of tea but I do love the sound they make.

[Cryssys]

They have all the subtlety of a flying brick and the aerodynamics to match.

That said, I feel pretty much the same way about Range Rovers and similarly pumped up SUV's.

[AmyRichardson]

WY86 said:

Personally i find them better looking in pics, in real life not so much. Sounds good though.

IRL They're, err, odd. Brutalist in a straightforward way, like a shipping container with wheels and windows chopped into the side; none of the quirky, innovative cues that made the Series/Defender iconic, just a box of pressed panels. But I guess that's what you get from someone like Steyr!

On the road the effect is unique and hard to ignore.

[Water Fairy]

Just back from Berlin last week and these things are everywhere. Sound fantastic. I pity the haters.

[mrclav]

CountyAFC said:

And so have you with your personal insult.

But you calling drivers of these cars "wkers and wannabes" isn't a personal insult to them? Make it make sense please.

Methinks you doth protest too much. People in glass houses...

[J4CKO]

McRors said:

I’ve only ever seen these in London and driven by people soon to receive an Unexplained Wealth Order. Still, they’re magnificent beasts of engineering.

They do have that aura dont they ? Or is it just me ?

i.e. if you dug into the owners finances it would all be a bit murky, dont know why and I am sure there are plenty of completely legit owners but it has an air of "A little bit Werrr, a little bit weyyyy".

So its people who are actually a bit dodgy, or those who like to give off that vibe. They do often feature in films and on TV as the "baddies" car.

[cerb4.5lee]

I really like these, and if I could afford to buy and run one, I definitely would.

[cerb4.5lee]

Frankychops said:

I'd take g400d instead.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402206...

I was just looking at the combined mpg figure on that, and it is only 25 mpg! So with these you will get through a fair bit of fuel whether you go diesel or petrol I reckon.

The 400d engine is really nice for a diesel though I think.

[Deranged Rover]

Despite being a long-standing Range Rover owner and obsessive, I do love these.

I’ve often wondered what one would look like in an actual colour and with windows that were see-through.

[asci.white]

stuckmojo said:

I had a G55 AMG for 5 years and it's the best car I've ever owned. I only sold it as it was LHD and my wife wouldn't drive it.

Running costs aren't that bad as any indie can fix anything on these, it's a truck after all.

Fuel cost north of running the USS Nimitz

but what a thing.

Eventually I will buy a G63, probably the previous generation with the 5.4 Turbo. Residuals are rock solid, I sold mine for more than I paid for it, and including all the bills I think I had free motoring.

Sounds like a great 5 years of motoring...

[ChocolateFrog]

cerb4.5lee said:

Frankychops said:

I'd take g400d instead.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402206...

I was just looking at the combined mpg figure on that, and it is only 25 mpg! So with these you will get through a fair bit of fuel whether you go diesel or petrol I reckon.

The 400d engine is really nice for a diesel though I think.

I bet it uses around half as much fuel in reality.

[Bladedancer]

G wagen AMGs have always been as quirky as they are pointless.

[MyV10BarksAndBites]

mrclav said:

CountyAFC said:

And so have you with your personal insult.

But you calling drivers of these cars "wkers and wannabes" isn't a personal insult to them? Make it make sense please.

Methinks you doth protest too much. People in glass houses...

[NSNO]

Always had a soft spot for these and they sound like thunder. That one for sale in the article though is tacky beyond belief. Who are on earth thought that was a good look and who will buy it.