Thanks very much for the honest review. I'm not sure it looks wonderful, boxy. But I do appreciate the build quality and holding of value; And of course, the status statement. Plus: it's "for the Immortals"!
As an owner of several G Wagons, let me give you the background information. In 1971 (53 years ago), the Mercedes G Wagon was designed and created by Daimler Mercedes and several Iranian (Persian) engineers at the specific request of the King of Iran (Persia) Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. This was a secret project until February 1979. The G Wagon was initially intended to be a military vehicle exclusive to Iran (Persia) and it was never intended to be commercialized to be used by the civilian population. Due to the 1978 revolution in Iran, the Mercedes G Wagon was never delivered to Iran and stayed at the Mercedes factory for over a year. Since Mercedes was left with thousands of military-style vehicles (G Wagon), they couldn’t sell them to the general population. During that one year, Mercedes took away a lot of the Iranian military equipment, repainted the G Wagons with different commercial paints, and in February 1979 (45 years ago), introduced the G Wagon to the world. The father of the G Wagon is rooted in Iran (Persian), and today, we would not have the G Wagon accessible to us had the 1978 Iranian revolution didn’t occur. So, we owe our deepest gratitude to the Iranians (Persians) for the G Wagon.
I absolutely 💯 love ❤️ the G-Wagon! It’s the complete vibe. The G-wagon is everything you described … impractical, high sitting, expensive, powerful and custom. It’s basically a personality and everyone who gets one 1️⃣ connects with that. I’m getting one this month, before March ends, it will be mine!! Loved 🥰 the video I literally felt like I was driving in the security of one throughout the video! This or better! Thanks 🙏🏾 1119
You forgot to mention the Canadian connection to the G, that of it being built at the Magna plant in Austria, but you mentioned the Iranian connection, which I appreciated.
I mentioned it is built in Austria but forgot to mention Magna and the Canadian connection. Well personally I think that the Iranian history is more interesting anyway 😅
G wagons are ultimate vehicles if you can afford one. If you have the money in this range, Why get a Porsche just so you can get to the next stop light quickly. I guess the perfect combo would be to have a gwagon and a Porsche. I’ll keep dreaming!
it is a incredible off roader 113" wheel base , to bad no one will ever take one off road 2:49, id buy a more utilitarian professional model that is sold in other markets I like the one at 3:21
@@Gecko17k yes I see one in my neighborhood 2010 yr, off road tires roof rack he says he goes out to the desert of so California see it dusty all the time
a smaller option is already here of this g wagon, thats the suzuki jimny with some modifications and putting fake badge on front grill :) i have seen many in person and its prety much identical to the big brother but its far cheaper and fuel economical
Toyota, the Largest Auto Manufacturer in the WORLD......builds the most dependable vehicles. I'll take a 21 Land Cruiser. Mercedes wants your wallet after the warranty period.
@@akwasiobeng2565 CR Lowest rated manufacturer for quality and reliability. Massive depreciation. High value target for car jacking and car theft by criminals. (Ie Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint)
Great review! I absolutely love the G Wagon and it is priced right. This is an ultra heavy duty vehicle and I am sure it will hold the value long term. This is one of those real Mercedes built well. The only vehicles comes any close to this SUV is the Lexus LX and possibly the Lexus GX as well.
The look is what I love, and that is what it has over all the others. Wish I had the money for it, but I still like it and always double take a look when I see one
I'd take a Lincoln Navigator over the G wagon any day of the week as the G Wagon hasn't changed all that much in 45 years from its civilian introduction in 1979 model year there had been some SUVs prior to that such as Jeep Wagoneer Wrangler Ford Bronco Toyota Land cruiser etc. though the first American Luxury SUV was actually the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada though it was never a big seller like the Navigator/Escalade etc. would be later the Bravada only sold around 180,000 between 1996 and 2004 when Oldsmobile as a maker was discontinued for poor sales selling that few models in 9 model years is a laugh where as for example in that time the Toyota Camry sold 3.7 million units in the United States and was the best selling mid size car for 7 out of 9 years and has been every year since 2002 so 22 model years or 21 Calendar years and 25 of 26 model years between 1997-2023 and is closing in on 14 million sold in the US in 42 years of production which is around 60% of its worldwide sales are in the US the next country in which it may get discontinued for low sales is Australia it sold less than 11,000 units in Australia last year a top trimmed XSE V6 costs about 60,000 Australian dollars which is in a similar price range of a well optioned Cadillac CT5 V in the US the price for the same car in Australia would be 97,000 similar to a base version of the Cadillac CT5 V Blackwing which starts at 98,065 US dollars granted the Blackwing has a supercharged 6.2 L V8 engine while the standard v has a 3.0 L twin turbo V6 and that's in a 4000 LB car for the V and when the Blackwing is equipped with the 10 speed Automatic it weighs 4,142 LBs
I used to be Japanese car fan until 2008 where I found interior materials became plastic creaking fantastic after that year. I now prefer Euro vehicles now. By far this is the best video you've made and is bang on. If money is no issue, this G class is a no brainer. Since money is an issue, I would wait for a lease return and acquire one that have Apple Car Play already integrated in it.
And the Euro manufacturers love you! They'll happily take your money to repair their over engineered, overpriced cars that fall apart. Japan may use Plastic interiors, Euro cars use Plastic engines 🤣 Change a part.. snap.. oooh poopies, that was an expensive mistake...
@@demcomp Of course they love me for purchasing their product just like when you purchase a JP car.They don’t take my money.Broken plastic?I scan,print it and replace it. Most ppl who complain about their Euro cars are those that don’t take care of it.Same goes for JP cars - especially when rage on about expensive repairs from dealerships/shops for service and repair :|. I don’t complain because I do most of the maintenance, replace wear and tear items and pay a professional to do the work I don’t have tools or jack for.Plus the results I want outperform it’s JP counterparts
@@carhelpcorner True that. But these look so cold and sterile. In Rancho Sta Fe, CA these are a dime a dozen. But they are the ultimate, "Look at me, I'm RICH", car. Doesn't impress me. Just another M-B. Been there & done that. No biggie.
Thanks for this. Been waiting for the G Wagon review. Brilliantly done
Thank you!
great review. to the point yet still lots of great details. lots to love about the g wagon.
I like the "is x vehicle the best in class" idea". Keep up the good work!
Thanks very much for the honest review.
I'm not sure it looks wonderful, boxy.
But I do appreciate the build quality and holding of value;
And of course, the status statement.
Plus: it's "for the Immortals"!
As an owner of several G Wagons, let me give you the background information.
In 1971 (53 years ago), the Mercedes G Wagon was designed and created by Daimler Mercedes and several Iranian (Persian) engineers at the specific request of the King of Iran (Persia) Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. This was a secret project until February 1979.
The G Wagon was initially intended to be a military vehicle exclusive to Iran (Persia) and it was never intended to be commercialized to be used by the civilian population.
Due to the 1978 revolution in Iran, the Mercedes G Wagon was never delivered to Iran and stayed at the Mercedes factory for over a year.
Since Mercedes was left with thousands of military-style vehicles (G Wagon), they couldn’t sell them to the general population. During that one year, Mercedes took away a lot of the Iranian military equipment, repainted the G Wagons with different commercial paints, and in February 1979 (45 years ago), introduced the G Wagon to the world.
The father of the G Wagon is rooted in Iran (Persian), and today, we would not have the G Wagon accessible to us had the 1978 Iranian revolution didn’t occur.
So, we owe our deepest gratitude to the Iranians (Persians) for the G Wagon.
I absolutely 💯 love ❤️ the G-Wagon! It’s the complete vibe. The G-wagon is everything you described … impractical, high sitting, expensive, powerful and custom. It’s basically a personality and everyone who gets one 1️⃣ connects with that. I’m getting one this month, before March ends, it will be mine!! Loved 🥰 the video I literally felt like I was driving in the security of one throughout the video! This or better! Thanks 🙏🏾 1119
Definitely buying it for the experience of it.
The fantastic overpriced design work is truly mind blowing, and I can hardly wait to purchase one maybe two
another legacy left behind the Shah of Iran
I love G wagon....the SUV the one I dream since 1970..till now still dream...I only can buy mercedes E 350...I hope someday I can own G wagon...🙏
You forgot to mention the Canadian connection to the G, that of it being built at the Magna plant in Austria, but you mentioned the Iranian connection, which I appreciated.
I mentioned it is built in Austria but forgot to mention Magna and the Canadian connection. Well personally I think that the Iranian history is more interesting anyway 😅
It’s a thing of beauty
G wagons are ultimate vehicles if you can afford one. If you have the money in this range, Why get a Porsche just so you can get to the next stop light quickly. I guess the perfect combo would be to have a gwagon and a Porsche. I’ll keep dreaming!
it is a incredible off roader 113" wheel base , to bad no one will ever take one off road 2:49, id buy a more utilitarian professional model that is sold in other markets I like the one at 3:21
People take them off-road.
There are videos.
Even up 45° + inclines!
@@Gecko17k yes I see one in my neighborhood 2010 yr, off road tires roof rack he says he goes out to the desert of so California see it dusty all the time
a smaller option is already here of this g wagon, thats the suzuki jimny with some modifications and putting fake badge on front grill :) i have seen many in person and its prety much identical to the big brother but its far cheaper and fuel economical
I wish we had the Jimny in North America 😥
4 cylinder, 1.5L vs a literal v8
Toyota, the Largest Auto Manufacturer in the WORLD......builds the most dependable vehicles. I'll take a 21 Land Cruiser. Mercedes wants your wallet after the warranty period.
I would buy it just by the sound when its doors closes..
But would not buy it coz I could never afford it..😩
If I would get a off-road suv, I'd rather own a brand new land cruiser
LC 300 if it was sold in the U.S. the new Lexus GX550 overtail is the one I like
I would rather have a land cruiser
Until it falls apart or leaves you stranded on the side of the road...😂
@@g.r.2985 not range rover
@@g.r.2985a Toyota Land cruiser??? Are you sure you got the right vehicle there?
The rear space is insane to me. Literally no leg room.
No way I’d buy this even if I won the lottery. 🤢
And why's that?
@@akwasiobeng2565
CR Lowest rated manufacturer for quality and reliability. Massive depreciation. High value target for car jacking and car theft by criminals. (Ie Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint)
I'd take the 400d over the ott G63.
I love these SUVs in all their boxey glory
@@msk3905
Low quality crap for broke narcissists trying to impress strangers at a stoplight they’ll never meet.
Great review!
I absolutely love the G Wagon and it is priced right. This is an ultra heavy duty vehicle and I am sure it will hold the value long term. This is one of those real Mercedes built well.
The only vehicles comes any close to this SUV is the Lexus LX and possibly the Lexus GX as well.
Yeah the G Wagon is a proper Mercedes. They are pretty special and feel like a total tank!
The look is what I love, and that is what it has over all the others. Wish I had the money for it, but I still like it and always double take a look when I see one
Yup I hear you
I'd take a Lincoln Navigator over the G wagon any day of the week as the G Wagon hasn't changed all that much in 45 years from its civilian introduction in 1979 model year there had been some SUVs prior to that such as Jeep Wagoneer Wrangler Ford Bronco Toyota Land cruiser etc. though the first American Luxury SUV was actually the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada though it was never a big seller like the Navigator/Escalade etc. would be later the Bravada only sold around 180,000 between 1996 and 2004 when Oldsmobile as a maker was discontinued for poor sales selling that few models in 9 model years is a laugh where as for example in that time the Toyota Camry sold 3.7 million units in the United States and was the best selling mid size car for 7 out of 9 years and has been every year since 2002 so 22 model years or 21 Calendar years and 25 of 26 model years between 1997-2023 and is closing in on 14 million sold in the US in 42 years of production which is around 60% of its worldwide sales are in the US the next country in which it may get discontinued for low sales is Australia it sold less than 11,000 units in Australia last year a top trimmed XSE V6 costs about 60,000 Australian dollars which is in a similar price range of a well optioned Cadillac CT5 V in the US the price for the same car in Australia would be 97,000 similar to a base version of the Cadillac CT5 V Blackwing which starts at 98,065 US dollars granted the Blackwing has a supercharged 6.2 L V8 engine while the standard v has a 3.0 L twin turbo V6 and that's in a 4000 LB car for the V and when the Blackwing is equipped with the 10 speed Automatic it weighs 4,142 LBs
I used to be Japanese car fan until 2008 where I found interior materials became plastic creaking fantastic after that year. I now prefer Euro vehicles now. By far this is the best video you've made and is bang on. If money is no issue, this G class is a no brainer. Since money is an issue, I would wait for a lease return and acquire one that have Apple Car Play already integrated in it.
And the Euro manufacturers love you! They'll happily take your money to repair their over engineered, overpriced cars that fall apart.
Japan may use Plastic interiors, Euro cars use Plastic engines 🤣
Change a part.. snap.. oooh poopies, that was an expensive mistake...
@@demcomp Of course they love me for purchasing their product just like when you purchase a JP car.They don’t take my money.Broken plastic?I scan,print it and replace it. Most ppl who complain about their Euro cars are those that don’t take care of it.Same goes for JP cars - especially when rage on about expensive repairs from dealerships/shops for service and repair :|. I don’t complain because I do most of the maintenance, replace wear and tear items and pay a professional to do the work I don’t have tools or jack for.Plus the results I want outperform it’s JP counterparts
Isn't this the original Rolling Toaster?
All the old off-roaders kind of look like toasters to me 😅
@@carhelpcorner True that. But these look so cold and sterile. In Rancho Sta Fe, CA these are a dime a dozen. But they are the ultimate, "Look at me, I'm RICH", car. Doesn't impress me. Just another M-B.
Been there & done that. No biggie.
Headlights $7 K each😮
Relative to its total MSRP that's actually not too crazy
Sounds like some of the first power lock cars big deal
Dude, you pause talking in weird places.
Just after "and", just after "but".
Sounds reversed.
Everybody else pauses before those words.
Lol...why would I choose this over a more fanciful looking luxury Suv?
There are 2600 used for sale in the USA ??? What a lie. The used prices are falling . He is a schill
The biggest problem with the G Wagon is the people driving them.
I saw a girl in her 20's drive one of these in a drive thru. Her breaks were shot and grinding so bad
you do not have the 2024 version. People buying this kind of stuff never care about money.
No, of course not. But yes.
If you want a real G-Wagon in 2024 buy the Grenadier
It’s so ugly
And in typical Merc fashion, you'll spend tens of thousands in maintenance and repairs..
@@demcompnot for povos mate