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2008 Mercedes-Benz G Class - Web Chatter

MSRP: $88,200 - $111,900 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2008 mercedes-benz g-class Professional Edmunds Review

...Mercedes has done its best to snazz up the dated interior, but the company's efforts ultimately come off as if one tried to dress R. Lee Ermey in Dolce & Gabbana. Premium leather and wood cover most...

CarGurus
2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Overview

...The G500 comes equipped with a responsive 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 292 horsepower. The engine links to a seven-speed automatic transmission that automatically adjusts shift points, depending...

Cars.com
2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional Cars.com Review

...In extremely low-traction situations, a little grip on one front wheel should be enough to pull the G-Class through a trouble spot. Interior Leather upholstery is complemented by burl walnut or maple...

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Offroad or City - Best SUV out there

...Wherever I am, one thing is guaranteed: I will be asked about this car. By far my favorite SUV, although I do wish I spent the extra for a G55. Regardless, if...

Edmunds user
Overrated car

...It's a fun car, I would not think of buying another though. I truly think its overrated. For an SUV it's too fancy, but it has great on road handling...

CarGurus user
Literally A Safety Machine.

...I believe there are only a few hundred made each year and my wife and girls are a very precious cargo, I believe this is one of the safest vehicles for them to...

Kelley Blue Book user
Bloody Horrible

...I bought the G500 instead of the Range Rover Supercharged, one of the worst decisions I've made yet. This car is far overrated, and it has constant mechanical...


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Does anyone out there own a mercedes benz g class or amg version??
we have an opportunity to purchase a g class( non amg) 2005 with real low mileage. the price is good to but have some reservations 1. they are supposed to ride rough 2. it is a 30 year old design that is rough around the edges 3. it gets terrible gas mileage without the expected pick up 4. it handles like a truck 5. is not comfortable to ride in...
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 4 answers

I absolutley agree with everything that Austin wrote and would like to add a few pointers... The US production on the G Class has been limited the past 3 years (less than 600 per year) mostly because it isn't such a practical vehicle for most people. Parts have never been and will never be an issue...

A Mercedes G-wagon is a good off-road vehicle, but the Escalade is a city cruiser. Some people I know would call the Escalade a "serious G wagon" (G for ghetto)

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Few vehicles have the off-road reputation of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

The Land Rover Range Rover is one; also like the G-Class, it has a breathtaking price tag to go with its legendary capability.

The Toyota Land Cruiser is substantially less expensive but no less talented, though it is finished more inexpensively.

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