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Posted 12/12/2006 2:47 PM
Photoman



Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 280GE, ML500, 280SE 3.5
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gwagen460swb - 12/13/2006 7:42 AM

Wow Sean!  You either had to sell a lot of kiwis or sheep to pay for that G. 

Like I have said on numerous occasions, having a G is like a disease or addiction.  You just cannot have one.  Too bad you have to wait a while for it to arrive from the Land or Landcruisers and Pajeros.



I'm sure the local farmer wont miss a thousand or two sheep

This is going to be a pianful month or so - I just go an email confirming that the Decemebr boat is full
Oh well wil make it al the more interesting when it does finally arrive.
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Posted 12/12/2006 4:21 PM
Chris
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I'll ask him

Thanks for that!

Any of you guys is OZ have any experiences with J-spec imports?
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Posted 12/15/2006 5:29 AM
Photoman



Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
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Just been talking to Japan. To cut a long story short I'll be heading up to Japan next year to see how it all works - so I'll be buying Gs galore
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Posted 12/18/2006 2:28 PM
gwagen460swb
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Do I see a possible business venture in NZ in the automobile sector for MB Gs? That is what it looks like it is building up to.
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Posted 12/18/2006 3:10 PM
Photoman



Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 280GE, ML500, 280SE 3.5
500
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hmmmm - now there's an idea

I found another one. It's a '93 300GE with leather seats, sunroof etc etc and only 63,000kms - 39,000 miles.
Very tempting. Only problem is I wont want to sell any of them!!!!!
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Posted 1/21/2007 6:04 AM
Photoman



Date registered: Apr 2006
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Well it has finally arrived!!! Only thing is I'm down in the South Island and it's up north! Got it delivered to my brothers house, and I'm flying up on Friday. CAN'T WAIT
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Posted 1/22/2007 11:50 AM
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Photoman - 1/21/2007 6:04 AM

Well it has finally arrived!!! Only thing is I'm down in the South Island and it's up north! Got it delivered to my brothers house, and I'm flying up on Friday. CAN'T WAIT :biggrin:


Lucky!
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Posted 1/22/2007 11:51 AM
gwagen460swb
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Congrats! Hope the condition of the G is better than what appears in the pics on the previous page. Let us know how it drives and handles.
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Posted 1/22/2007 3:02 PM
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Date registered: Apr 2006
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G is all good. My wife flew up to Auckland yesterday, so she went to my brothers to check it out. It would appear to be a good one
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Posted 1/25/2007 2:58 AM
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Sean,

That thing looks like it was fully restored...the seats look brand new...Never would have expected a '92 to look like that.

Phil
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Posted 1/25/2007 3:09 AM
hus55
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what mods have you in mind sean?


now dont start the old saying; "this one doesn't need a thing!!!"
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Posted 1/25/2007 3:15 AM
Photoman



Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 280GE, ML500, 280SE 3.5
500
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ufotwuk - 1/25/2007 8:58 PM

Sean,

That thing looks like it was fully restored...the seats look brand new...Never would have expected a '92 to look like that.

Phil


I can't wait to see it first hand. I have just got off the phone to my brother and he says it looks great. Even the wheels are unmarked
I guess the owner in Japan was fussy - all good for me.
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Posted 1/25/2007 3:19 AM
Photoman



Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 280GE, ML500, 280SE 3.5
500
Re: my new G

hus55 - 1/25/2007 9:09 PM

what mods have you in mind sean?


now dont start the old saying; "this one doesn't need a thing!!!"


Well - nothing he he he he... This one I'd like to keep standard as it will be the daily driver for wife and kids as well as the tow vehicle for the boat. It has good Dunlop 265s on it to.
Maybe when the shocks get a bit soft I'll throw a set of Konis at it, but other than getting a tow bar fitted no plans at all - believe it or not

I can't wait!!! I'll be seeing it in about 12 1/2 hours and counting!!!!!!!!
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Posted 1/25/2007 9:00 AM
gwagen460swb
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ufotwuk - 1/25/2007 2:58 AM Sean, That thing looks like it was fully restored...the seats look brand new...Never would have expected a '92 to look like that. Phil

It is not surprising to find an early-'90s G to still be in excellent (or even near) original condition--and I mean here in the States.  In addition I have heard of Japanese owners keeping their Gs pretty pristine.  I have an '82 280GE that still looks dashing.

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