Everything Wrong With The Abandoned G Wagon
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ต.ค. 2024
- Last year I found this 1994 turbo diesel G350 that had been sitting outside a gas station for 5 years. I asked to buy it however the owner wanted $30,000 which I couldn’t afford. 1 year later he wants $15,000 CAD and I almost can afford it. Let’s see if it’s worth buying…
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2 rust bucket old mercedes this makes perfect financial sense
Its a proven youtuber formula
especially for guy who cant work on his cars🤔
@@dejvcz9473 butthurt alert
In my opinion, I would not buy it as G classes from the 90s has really bad rust issues. I would recommend going with one between 2003 and 2008 as they are still pretty cheap and with the 5 L M113 V8, they are not only easy to repair but also relatively reliable. Since it seems like you’re on the West Coast for a little while, it would be a good idea to look in California, Oregon, and Washington because we have no rust issues around here. My 05 G500 has never left the West Coast, hasn’t been undercoated once, and there is no rust that would affect the trucks structural integrity or drivability.
Any G wagon worth saving the value is always there its never going cheap . especially if its in good condition. G wagon from 90s is even better because there is no electronics so its proper off roader
A facelift one from 2002 won't be 15k$ us, but double or triple if you are lucky to find one. I have a G63 and have been in the market for months. Initially I was looking for g500 and g55 so I know the prices and they are VERY expensive if you consider that they are +20 years old cars. Any facelift G Wagon (from 2001 to 2012) in decent condition are over 30k, usually around 45/50k and if you are looking for a G55 AMG, you can find those over 60k easily, for a 20 year old car that was 90k new thats a lot.
G wagons are very special and worth every penny, you just understand and appreciate them when you own one.
@@aventador3539 I agree with your statement and I also own a 2019 G63 because I already had the g500. It is true that they are very special vehicles and expensive, even for one that is as old as my g500. My point is that one like mine in its current condition isn’t worth more than 20k because of A. It’s not in the best of condition, as it has been rear ended pretty heavily and still hasn’t been repaired, the whole rear door and spare tire cover have to be replaced and the bumper is also cracked from the same accident. And b, The thing also has 253k miles on it and has a couple issues mechanically. The rest of the paint may be in good condition but the front end looks like the moon. In order to repair everything and bring the truck up to perfect condition reasonably (with new parts) it will cost around 20k and the car is only really worth 19k.
The reason why I am keeping it is because we all know there are so many g wagons in the UAE, and in turn I have found a junkyard with 6 or 7 gwagons two of which in the same black color mine is. Since they have been sitting stripped apart for something like 7 or 8 years, the guy wants to get some money from them so I have been able to get almost all of the parts the truck needs to be in a restored sort of condition all for less than 2000 dollars. The guy didn’t really care so he accepted the offer so now I can increase the value of my g500 from less than 20k up to around 35k, saving something like 15k in the process, especially since I am going through the process of A. Shipping the parts to the USA myself and B. Doing almost all the work myself which I can mentally and physically do. I also know this truck inside and out as my family has had it for more than 15 years by now, and I have been the one to wrench at it the most, and has also fallen into my hands.
My overall point is that it seems like he was trying to restore one to save on costs. With that mindset, you can find some which need quite some work for under 20k from places like Copart and IaaI. Of course it takes time and money to restore it, but you are in it so much cheaper than if you were to just buy one off a used car lot.
I do understand the fact that pre-facelift g wagons may be better for off roading, but like stated in the video, 90’s gwagons can only tow 5000 pounds and with a less powerful engine. It seems clear to me that he wants to tow with it but clearly it won’t work. The facelift W463 (2002 to 2007) not only have way more power, but can tow more at 7000 pound rating. Plus, although the 90’s g classes may be more raw and pure, the 2000’s g classes have the same technology, and as bad as the electronics may seem to be, these 2000’s gwagons don’t really suffer from electrical failure unless you are very dumb with the truck. You can always seal the electrical components further in parts of the truck you may think get wet. In reality, the real killer of these electronics is moisture and corrosion, which can be avoided with proper care.
Also, the 2000’s g classes are the same amount of g class that a 90’s g class would be. And think about if you were to drive somewhere in it, would you want a stereo with easy auxiliary inputs and good sound system or a grainy sound system with a cd player? What about the major reduction of road noise and wind noise of a newer g class, wouldn’t you want that? It’s these things which make me think why you should make things better for yourself by buying the 2000’s g class and not the 90’s one.
As always, both trucks are awesome and the older they are the more pure they are, but personally it just makes sense to treat yourself better.
You have warped discs, that's why the pedal is bouncing.
Focus on the 190
A Ford???
Mercedes Benz 190 EVO
@@TheRealGrhGames I'm pretty sure that a Focus is a Ford.
@@Smartzenegger Can't tell you're kidding or not mate, hes not referring to a Ford Focus, but referring the vehicle of Mercedes 190, the word focus that's being used in that statement is a verb not a noun
@@niveela LOL, I know, that's the fun of it right? I mean, why do you have to be sure anyway? :)
The nice thing about the om603 gwagon is you can get a a turbo om606 for a $3k usd and it all bolts up. 7.5mm injection pump snd you got a peppy little daily driver.
but the chassis still would only be rated for 5000lbs tow. remember he want to tow the 190e with it
Honestly I’ve seen you get some stick for not working on your cars but ignore the haters bro. You’re a content creator not a mechanic - I wouldn’t even be able to think of the ideas you have in your videos. I binge watched your whole 190 build in one day yesterday, and really enjoy the fact that you have specialists working on what they know best - like having special guests on a tv show. The content is really interesting and your 190 feels much more of a realistic project than other TH-camrs because you don’t do it yourself - I think sometimes the TH-camrs who do it all themselves paint an unrealistic picture of what a real build would be like for someone who isn’t a mechanic with a workshop. Honestly just keep at it, and now I’m subbed I can’t wait for your next 190 build video and your road trip. All the best from here in the UK 🇬🇧
Thank you mate, always nice to be encouraged. I am excited to continue building the 190. I’m not done yet.
You dodged a bullet, that thing is a turd.
The brake problem is more likely due to the rotors being warped and needed to change. Change the brakes and the rotors and you should be fine
I'm glad you are thinking of the g class for towing the 190, but 15k with no negotiation, nah. they hold value well so you could flip it
Paint it with roller using housepaint. Add fringe around the interior and side-pipes. Get those rage-clicks.
For that price is a steal, trust me. Im from Germany and I have been looking for one for years. Buy it as soon as you can. You won't be disappointed.
Exactly. And its 1994, a lot of updates compared to older generation. This was the start of the luxury G class, older generations were just military vehicles.
I think he can do a 4x4 squared project for around 40/50k that would be amazing.
@@aventador3539that would be the dream 90s style 4x4
brother you can see that thing is leaking oil just from sitting in that spot. DO NOT buy this car, put all your extra money into the 190 that thing is a ticking time bomb.
Absolutely LOVE the 1990-2018 W463, Ignore all the comments saying its a bad decision just because they don't like it. I'm sure if it was a car they liked they'd be saying the polar opposite. Hypocrites.
judging by the holes in the body, ngl I thought the bottom was gonna be in much worse shape
Me too
A pulsation in the brake pedal is typically a sign that your rear brake rotors are warped. If the brake pulsation is also in the steering wheel then your front brake rotors are warped as well. That’s a typical problem with Mercedes-Benz when they sit for a while. Check the rotor for a lip around the edge, and if it has one, then your rotors are indeed warped, and that would be the cause of your pulsation. There may or may not be additional suspension components that are also worn and contributing to that pulsation but a lot of times it’s a sign of warped brake rotors.
The D plate on the back is the country tag for Germany , so it was already used hard before it ever came to Canada , you would be better to import one from a southern US state where rust is much less of a problem...the use salt on the roads in the winter in Germany so likely to be thoroughly rotten....just walk away from that truck mate
Thanks for the info
When your brake pedal pulses when breaking, that's warped rear rotors. When your steering wheel shakes when braking, that's warped front rotors.
Any G wagon worth saving the value is always there especially if its in good condition. 6:03 thats webasto f amazing expensive option.
Public school Matt Armstrong...😅 I like it.
Me?
Change your mechanic mate. No turbo pressure is 99% from a leaking vacuum hose, check the hoses to the turbo and egr valve. They're known as rod benders but not on stock power and not 94 models, the rod benders are the very early 603s. Blow by is normal on diesels as they have to run much higher cylinder pressure. Did he run a compression test? No.
Warped rotors is the brake shudder
5000lb towing should be find for the 190e unless your doing enclosed trailer
The best engine you can have on the early second-gen G-Wagon. I had the same one on my 2-door 1991 W461, and I have upgraded to gain 250 HP on my car.
What did you do to it?
Sh!tbox G Wagons like this would go for 20k minimum in Europe. 11k CAD is crazy cheap but I still wouldn't drive one
More like 30k for diesels
I’ve said this once, I’ll say it again. That G has been sitting for too long and it’s all rusty $5K max
Follow your dream bro love the vids ❤
190 its a legend, Mick Schumacher has the 190e Evo ll
I'm Japanese and I'm watching your video from Japan.
Love g Wagons
7:31 dude are you gonna eat that🤣🤣🤣🤣
As far as what you should do with the car, the big question is how much is it really worth at the end of the day after it’s all mechanically sorted and all the rust is repaired and what not. It definitely needs a lot of mechanical work I mean you’re talking probably a new engine. Plus the bodywork which has yet to be evaluated. I guess it’s a matter of whether or not you personally like the vehicle and if you think it’s worth it to you.
I think I’m going to fix the 190 first G wagon isn’t going anywhere
You have the 190, so if you want another Mercedes get yourself an SL or something. G-Wagon was a cool idea
Honestly you should buy for 15k that’s honestly a good steal as long as repairs don’t break the bank
If this video gets 500k views, I will buy it. Doesn’t matter how long it takes.
Keep working on the 190e! Sort the interior drop a new engine in & get Jason back on the channel! Keep up the good work bro, always enjoy your content but get the 190 done!
I asked Jason if would swap the engine for me but he said he only likes bodywork. I do plan on having him back on very soon.
Why make a car themed channel if you can't even know that a brake bouncing/vibrating pedal means warped discs?
Agree
I thought it could be air in the lines or wraped discs, but didn’t want to talk out my butt if I was wrong.
@magnacars
Fair enough. As far as I know, air in the brake lines won't make the pedal vibrate. It would be squishy at best or your foot would go to the floor with no braking at all at worst.
whats the point of having car channel on YT and do everything with other ones hands =) ?
What ppl like you don't realize, there is a lot more to these vids than just turning a wrench.
I still like this channel, like too see journey
I like the community side of cars, buying & selling, and the history side of vehicles not working on them.
@@matejsommer72 which is? you can go yourself to car mechanic =)
@@michaelem7883not all car channels are about wrenching. Hoovies garage is the best example of it.
The webasto control panel in the centre console.
These videos in a summarized short clip video “youtube shorts”. Will be good to bring in more views to your channel and potentially more subscribers.
The main focus of the video is the mercedes 190E and maybe do more videos like a doug demuro style quick tips and features and make that short as well for a YT Shorts video.
But your subscribers seem to love project cars. Adding humor is nice but that comes with your personality and feeling free if you edit or film or both. You are doing good and god bless keep it up. Subscribed after watching the 190e build series.
Hey Israel, thank you for giving me your feedback it helps me so much.
Put a turbo honda engine in the 190 and it will run like a dream or 2zz swap it
Does this one have the 603.971 diesel engine that was known for bending connecting rods?
I had a Mercedes W140 turbo diesel that had engine issues and had to have the long block replaced
Yes it does
yoooh man no baby blue let it be same colour more cooler the way it is
Work on the 190e so it can be reliable, will last longer if fixed, when are you going to change interior on the 190e?
I had a problem where some of the new ‘old’ interior pieces were taken from a shop I had them at, now I have to find new parts.
Patch the rust that way you don't have to use that much Bondo.
For 30k nah but for 15.000! You need to buy that G man.
Honestly not worth with all the rust issues it’s expensive plus a huge headache to fix. Tbf if I was in a position to buy one like this I’d really want to as well
keep refining the 190e with that extra dough
I don't even have to watch, 15k...yes.
don't change the green color, it is cool
Buy a GLS. They should have enough power
Keep the color it's perfect...
He can do whatever he want it’s his car
Love the colour
buy it
Good decision, that thing does not worth 15k, I think Ben somewhat saved you and your wallet.
Swap it to 2024 look 🤔🤔
you are the best youtuber keep up the amazing work❤
Not bad looking G wagon but I wouldn't do a color change
save your money and find a good one araund 20 to 25k and you can get the rims from sponsors and you can change the color araund 1k
Lap timer..that’s a preheater
Bro take the Genesis Coupe 2.0t, dirty cheap and you will have a lot of content if it brake (I'm thinking on buying one, would check your exp first :)
You really know NOTHING about anything mechanical, do you? 😕
I took 1 year of mechanical class in high school and hated it more than chemistry. I am glad I took the class because it taught me mechanical sympathy and to respect cars way more.
I wouldn't buy it , and I buy a lot of stuff others pass on
Dont buy a too rusty car, better to focus your Nice Mercedes-Benz 190 “The Mighty 190”
I'm glad you didn't get that G wagon, man)
I would pass on this one
Lol canadians😂
Fix up the 190e. Make it special.
15 + 15 and that car is worth 70/80k
Put a sick engine into the mercedes project then get this
Maybe a good idea
try to buy a mercedes w116 280 s we have it and its cool and pretty car you can buy to finish your mercedes collection its a s class so the best what they do in 1972
Don’t buy that G-Wagon. Man is a nut
Get yourself a welder and get welding!
You have a car channel but you hardly know.anything about cars
Watch him grow and learn! Weeee!
What is your Favourite car man?
If I could have only one car my whole life, it would be a Gelandewagen (G class) with a diesel engine. Someday when you're older, you'll remember this missed opportunity... You don't even know if you're driving with the reduction gear on, and you're rushing to buy a G class...
Imagine not everyone knows everything, just take a second and imagine dude...
Maybe it will still happen. We will see.
15k for that 😂 its worth max 5k
Its a G Wagon, they are super expensive. 15k is very cheap. Its 1994 so its the facelift version. This would be a mega project for him AND makes the perfect combo with the 190.
@@isabelsanchezrobles2023 they are in the same era so it would be cool, its just not up to spec
Thats a abs problem
you're underage. Grow up!
Engine swap the 190E
Not finishing the 190 is like quiting... right?
Never. Ever. Quit.
@@magnacars #NEQ
How does a car in calgary rust? Lol
Most 90s cars I look at are completely rusted here
Buy the Porsche instead
The brown 911 SC?
@@magnacars yeah
For 15.000 its a steal dude.
good for you it is bad disel to na
the color is great dont change plz
Nice🎉
Get something reliable like a honda
Boring 🥱
Get a decent job ☝️
1st
Focus on the 190