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03-Gwagen
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Vehicle(s): CLK63 Black Series, 2018 G63, 2016 GLE300d
Posts: 888
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
I would assume not for USA.
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-2017-mercedes-benz-g-350d-pro...
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
Sadly, almost certainly not.    |
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ILIAN
Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2014
Location: Boston MA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500 1999 CL500
Posts: 181
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
Is the air intake in the front on these engines? That won't be good. |
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kotton
Regular
Date registered: Sep 2014
Location: California, Orange County
Vehicle(s): 2006 G-500
Posts: 84
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
Non slip interior instead of carpet with drain plugs, yes please! |
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BrentG500
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, TX, Dallas
Vehicle(s): 2004 G500 (gone)
Posts: 449
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
The "big" changes are: higher ground clearance, diesel engine, manual windows, somewhat manual cloth seats, no electronic info-tainment center, no carpet and a hose down floor.
Excellent.
But it looks just like a W463 instead of the W461?
Hmmm...no thank you.
I am okay with mercedes not selling this in the USA.
Edited by BrentG500 6/1/2016 11:59 PM
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Luky
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia, EU
Vehicle(s): 300GE LWB auto, E320CDI 4M, VW Polo Classic 1.6
Posts: 1062
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
I have heard that Daimler has a plan to build a similar petrol/hybrid model called the G500e Professional (brand new 2.9 inline turbo petrol engine plus a small electric engine) and quite probably there will be also a US version from this model. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
Luky - 6/2/2016 3:06 AM
I have heard that Daimler has a plan to build a similar petrol/hybrid model called the G500e Professional (brand new 2.9 inline turbo petrol engine plus a small electric engine) and quite probably there will be also a US version from this model.
Will it have the torque of the diesel engine? If not, not interested. |
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SWFL
Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
I read this a few days ago. I'd buy one. Too bad nobody at MB listens to what enthusiasts want. |
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03-Gwagen
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Vehicle(s): CLK63 Black Series, 2018 G63, 2016 GLE300d
Posts: 888
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
I met Krista the the G AMG product manager 2 weeks ago.
I asked what about the diesel. She said not after what VW did to the diesel reputation.  |
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oskar
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
Vehicle(s): 1981 280GE, 2002 G500, 280SE 4.5, Audi A4 1.8T
Posts: 708
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
03-Gwagen - 6/2/2016 8:09 PM
I met Krista the the G AMG product manager 2 weeks ago.
I asked what about the diesel. She said not after what VW did to the diesel reputation. :(
Stupid excuse. MB != VW, IMHO
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
oskar - 6/3/2016 8:28 AM
03-Gwagen - 6/2/2016 8:09 PM
I met Krista the the G AMG product manager 2 weeks ago.
I asked what about the diesel. She said not after what VW did to the diesel reputation. :(
Stupid excuse. MB != VW, IMHO
Keep in mind that the GM attempt at diesel fiasco of several years ago still has a negative influence on US drivers with respect to diesel engines. |
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Adoni
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Vehicle(s): '00 G500, '15 C300 4Matic, '06 L322 G4
Posts: 1283
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
Could have fooled me with all the diesel pick-up trucks I see running around. Seems like everyone wants an F-250, F-350, Dodge Cummins etc etc with a diesel. Hell, they charge a $5k premium for the the Dodge 1500 with the diesel option out here and can't keep them on the lots. |
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SWFL
Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
With the price of gas and complexity of diesels it would likely be a hard sale to the masses. I'm interested for a couple reasons - but more for the lower trim level/price then strictly the diesel engine (which would be nice). I was recently looking at possible SUVs to be the new DD. The 4Runner is a lot of bang for the buck, big but not huge, $40K loaded, and has really strong re-sale. You can even order it with a diesel engine ($$$). Nobody does though....try finding one. So as much as it pains me to admit it - MBUSA may know what they are doing fearing they wouldn't sell.
I'd gladly put a deposit down if MB would determine a # of "pre-sales" that would justify selling it here. They might get enough enthusiasts that would step up for the one-time opportunity. I'm unlikely to buy another G anytime soon otherwise - so it wouldn't be stealing a sale of a G550.
Edited by mb230s 6/15/2016 8:29 AM
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
mb230s - 6/15/2016 8:28 AM
The 4Runner is a lot of bang for the buck, big but not huge, $40K loaded, and has really strong re-sale. You can even order it with a diesel engine ($$$).
Diesel? In the US? I just looked at the Toyota website and don't see it as an option. |
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Balto
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Mar 2012
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500
Posts: 368
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
DUTCH - 6/15/2016 9:34 AM
mb230s - 6/15/2016 8:28 AM
The 4Runner is a lot of bang for the buck, big but not huge, $40K loaded, and has really strong re-sale. You can even order it with a diesel engine ($$$).
Diesel? In the US? I just looked at the Toyota website and don't see it as an option.
I'd be VERY interested in a 4Runner Diesel for the wife if this is true!!!! |
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SWFL
Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
Never mind....I was looking at both the Grand Cherokee and the 4Runner. It was the Jeep that a diesel was possible for $4500 (which buys a lot of gas). Oops.... Sorry!
I do think the 4Runner Limited is a lot of bang for the buck. I can't stand the front end of the SR5. The Limited also comes w/ heated and COOLED seats. Big fan of cooled seats. I got a TrueCar quote from a local dealer between $40-41K with the couple options I'd add (most all standard).
Edited by mb230s 6/15/2016 2:27 PM
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JamesG
Regular
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Conifer, Colorado
Vehicle(s): 2011 G550, 2000 L.C.,1997 L.C.1987 FJ60
Posts: 98
| Re: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 350d Professional
If they are concerned about sales of a diesel in a G, sell them by preorder only. There are no reasons not to at least offer a diesel G if I want to order one. I can't buy a 70 series land cruiser either! Pisses me off. |
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