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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 03-Gwagen - 5/31/2016 3:12 PM I would assume not for USA. http://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-2017-mercedes-benz-g-350d-pro... 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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