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A good welder could replace those rusty body mounts on this bad boy. It would be expensive to remove the body and replace wiring etc. Could potentially save it.
Check out Diesel Pump UK and his OM606 conversion kits for G-wagons.. Amazing. I'd clean up that AMG on the weekends as all that rust even underneath is surface. As for parts they're all over the place. 99% of the electronics were used on other SUV's and good pieces can be had for a song. That was a good score for 30 it just needs a guy who wants to spend some spare time cleaning it up.
owning any car is idiotic, it is an emotional purchase, think of it, we can always take the bus, walk, move closer to work etc, etc, yet we decide to do the idiotic thing :D
I have a 2008 G500 and I'm the second owner. It was well maintained and I use a local MB master mechanic when it needs something. So far in 5 years it's cost me about 2K in routine maintenance. I've also had a couple of repairs that have totaled about 3K over those 5 years. I fix little things that go wrong to keep it looking and running like new. Nice thing is that the body style has stayed the same over the years (until last year, of course). Terrible gas mileage. Practical? No. Fun? Yes.
Scotty: "You'd think it'd be alphabetical but it's not. Mercedes is first. Figure that one out..." *5 seconds later* Scotty: "43-44-45 separate trouble codes..."
Yeah if you want a nice Mercedes SUV, the GLS is way nicer, a bit cheaper, and the new one is big and boxy enough to have a similar presence to the G-Wagen. Offroading-wise, you're not going to Moab, it's a unibody crossover based on a sedan platform. It does, though, have plenty of capability. You can take logging trails and unmaintained state park backroads that an E-Class would barely be able to start going down. That's true of a lot more crossover's than you'd expect, you can get very far back in the woods in West Virginia with a Nissan Murano. The cladding that everyone hates actually protects the paint pretty well; the skidplates won't protect you from a high-center like real ones do, but they do the job short of that; the added ground clearance is more than enough; and they've done enough to the suspension that you'll never bottom out. You're not going to bend the frame on a rock just because it's not BOF, these things aren't made of cardboard lol.
I have a 2005 G500 Grand Edition. Mechanically it is in excellent condition however the body is a different story. It has minor rust on the rear door and significant rust under the rocker bar trim. This trim attracts rust as water and dirt gets in there. I would recommend periodically removing the trim and cleaning the metal underneath. Another area of rust/corrosion is around the windscreen. The seal harbors water and eventually it rusts. The worst area is under the car. Part of the exhaust recently split due to the screws completely rusting out. It looks like something that was brought up from the Titanic! Luckily its only a $250 repair. I have been quoted $3000 - $5000 to restore the body of this G-Wagen to be perfect and completely rust free. I love this car so I will do it.
Old way of building a car. they rust. many pieces rub on the clear coat, many cracks that are sealed with seam sealer that need to be redone periodically, many exposed welds on the roof. I mean it is made liek it was 50 years ago. It is how it is. Keep it dry
@@EddiTarug classes are known to hold their value forever. My mom actually picked up a 2014 g550 over a 2021 GLE 450 because of that. They won't die and don't depreciate like the GLE does
89% of the time those “can” codes are related to the “low voltage “ codes and Normally low voltage codes are related to each other in different control units it’s all one system it may only require a battery
Scotty: A little trick with Mercedes Benz and fault codes: The engine has to run always(!) reading the codes out... This eliminates the "low voltage" errors, connected with the other bus system errors;-). A fan from Germany
Scotty, here's a suggestion for a video: Evaluate a car that you definitely would not recommend the customer buy and give the specific details why you came to that conclusion.
Hey Pat, Maybe my description was unclear. What I'm suggesting is when a customer is "thinking" about buying a used car, takes it to Scotty before he buys it, then Scotty video tape THAT scenario. I'm not new to his videos but he's only shown cars from customers that already purchased the vehicle.
I'd be interested in seeing (what happens when) someone going into a dealership with one of those scanners and checking out a car right in the show room to see if everything ( a lot of things) checks out all-right. I'd be very interested in that.
Check for body ground terminals! My L405 Range Rover had 1 of i think 9 that rusted and the whole ABS, suspension, transmission, 4x4 etc where throwing codes. Until my mechanic found the loose ground terminal and everything went away!!
DatCarGuy310 All cars can be problematic when not properly cared for. I rather deal with a Rover then a Cadillac or a Lincoln ugly design and poor build quality.
Getoar Kastrati Getoar Kastrati it’s an 02, there are marker lights on the fenders at the base of the A pillar. There is also no air adjustment inside on the seats for lumbar support.
@@kurtishelgesen yeah it doesnt matter i can tell from the cluster that its before 05 when they facelifted it and it got a different cluster,steering wheel and command system.
Toyota rust their asses off and still do, rust has ALWAYS been a bigger issue for them than Domestics He’s blaming it on corrosion inhibitor but it’s really usage cycle. Let a car sit for a few weeks and it’s develops this type of corrosion more than one that’s driven regularly.
my gwagon is from 2005, i bought it in 2009 for 37 grand and it had 60k miles. today, shes on her second engine (cuz we didn't change the oil on time), but has zero rust, and has been rear ended 4 times, the most recent being by a ford f350 super duty, and still zero frame damage
Cyrus Irani yeah just stating that bigger cars can be more economical. The diesel 7 series for example like;y gets better fuel economy than a 1 litre eco boost. I know for a fact it is better than some 2 litre petrols with half the BHP. Typically thanks to diesels though, definitely what I would choose
Driving a 1985 280 G The most durable and reliable vehicle. It was imported from Austria to Canada. Like an old tractor, I don't think that the engine will ever die. Unfortunately it started to rust, but I guess after 35 years it is OK.
The ultimate “Look at me, I’m rich” vehicle. Those transmission codes are ominous. The definitions may as well just say “This code is going to cost you 6K”.
Living in New York state for the first 30 4 years of my life dealing with rust what pain in the butt. Seeing this video reminds me of how crappy it was trying to work on your car. Every nut rusted onto the bolt rounded. Exhaust parts rusting off your car excetera. Now I live in the Las Vegas Valley dry dry dry, what a pleasure to work on my car now.
Scotty forgot to mention that the G wagon is one of the best value holders in Mercedes. Take for example the S class... flagship car. Loses value like MAD. While a 2000 G wagon today with decent mileage will still cost you 15-20k. A 2000 S class? 1k.
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True I recently saw a 2006 G-Wagon with 220.000km for 45.000€ hahahaha What the hell man
@ It looks almost identical to the 2021 models hence it retains it's value so much - you can drive it as is and people will think you're a baller - or slap on a $3k bodykit and exterior upgrades and people will think you have the 2021 model that costs $200k USD when you only spent $25k lol (as long as you don't let them see the interior) - or even spend $10k and change the interior completely to match the 2021 models and voila, you spent the price of a Toyota Corolla for a 2021 G-Wagon that Kanye West and Cristiano Ronaldo flex with on Instagram lol People underestimate just how much car values are tied to how they look lol
Love the G platform. Family member has a 2017 G63. Aside from Service A, B, C it hasn’t been in the shop in 25k miles for any issues. Then again the brakes alone cost nearly $3500.
Nathan C I had mine for 5 years. No issues whatsoever outside of regular maintenance. This guy just hates everything that’ isn’t made by Toyota, But I must say, my brake service cost me about a 3rd if what you paid for yours
On my 4th G wagen. I do a little off-reading but I like the space inside and the slow depreciation. I don’t drive it much so gas isn’t a big deal and it rarely needs any work. I do the maintenance myself for the most part. I’d recommend a west coast only G and also avoid 2002.
@@redtestarossa Thank you so much for getting back to me. How about trying buying a newer one? Are they any better? Less or more reliable? I've notice a huge price jump once I'm looking at 2010 and newer.
145,000 miles on mine so far. It's my daily driver. They are built like a tank. Very few issues at all. They are absolute beasts off-road and anyone that doesn't believe that doesn't know anything about them. I'm a country boy that hunts and fishes out of my G constantly. It has aggressive AT tires on it and has been absolutely covered in mud and red slick clay on many occasions. I've always owned 4 wheel drive vehicles.
You could look at the Land rover Defender, similar rugged boxy looks & built as a simple true off roader, other road models can have electrical problems but that model is simple & tough.
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Amen. I bought a certified used Landcruiser in 2009. It was a 2006 and had 42,000 miles. It's got 167,000 now and runs like the day I bought it. It handles every weather condition with ease. If I had bought a G wagon instead I'd probably be getting rid of it or would have gotten rid of it by now and would have spent 10x in maintenance. I plan on keeping it for many more years.
I have heard that the steel used in G wagons is cheap recycled steel. Hence, they rust quickly. The good news is the steel is very thick and can be repaired quite easily.
This was an Unprofessional review, because: 1) This is not a 2012 model year. 2) This is not an AMG. 3) This is very old G-Wagen build way prior to 2003, and now has a lot of cheap aftermarket upgrades. 4) This is the G-Wagen that was heavily used and very slightly maintained. It is my humble suggestion do not review if you are not in knowledge of the content.
@@madisonallison3469 No, he's right on the name. It's _G-Wagen._ Short for Geländewagen, "terrain vehicle" And the vin# on his scan tool, indicates that it's 2002.
As a German driving a G-CLass I can confirm this. If you want a reliable G buy the prechamber OM606 Turbodiesel G with 177ps. Every G after it with Diesel are moneypits as scotty says. 100% true Please keep in mind, these things are build to last. It is a reason why over 60 armys around the World use the G. But every thing ages and Repairs cost, if you need a car, the G is not for you. If you love the G and it is you hobby, then go for it, but have 200 USD per Month put aside for repairs atleast.
same thing with the land cruiser , the land cruiser comes with both diesel and gas engines and you can find land cruiser basically everywhere on earth , armies, mining industries, overlanders........ love them but unlike the Gwagen the land cruiser has sold over 12 million examples from the 70 series to the prado to the 200 series.
@@Lincolnator721 200 a month for repairs is a lot. Most AMGs will cost you that. Its not a Bugatti. Once they are sorted you need to just maintain. Most people ignore that and are surprised that the cars develop serious problems.
@@Midg-td3ty alright cuz my brother was spending about $200 a month in repairs on his 2013 cadillac cts so it seemed a little generous for a $130,000+ SUV
@@Lincolnator721 It's a German made German car in Europe cars are checked and maintained a lot more by mechanics that know way more about the cars so in Europe German cars are actually reliable enough that it isn't really an issue
I used to have an ‘86 300GD. 3-litre NA diesel. Bought it used, ran it for 9 years, sold it to a friend. He still runs it. The engines on those old ones are almost indestructible. You will get some rust issues - rear corners, the bottom of the doors, hinges/frame on the rear door etc. What is rock solid and do not rust very much, is the frame (unlike other body on frame trucks). The frame is internally wax coated. Parts are terribly expensive, though. The old W460 series is much simpler, and easier to fix, but not really a luxury car.
I know, I hate it, a really common and very stupid and dumb batshit habit that Mercedes-Benz owners do, if you don't know the difference between a regular Mercedes model and an AMG, then GTFO of here.
Guys, you can get a non-AMG mercedes with AMG appearances package (bumpers and rims) from dealership. The v8 has two turbos (bi-turbo) lol yall kinda dumb
An interesting fact about the genesis of the G-Wagon is; in the 1970's, the Shaw of Iran asked Mercedes Benz to make a military vehicle, which would be good for Iran's military. What Mercedes Benz came up with, was the G-Wagon. If I remember right, the Shaw himself, actually worked with Mercedes Benz, letting them know generally what was needed, although it was probably not more than some scribblings on a cocktail napkin, during the initial request, but, no Shaw of Iran, no G-Wagon!
Scotty that is not a 2012. That is a 2002 G500, you can tell by the gauge cluster in the interior, the aftermarket side mirror covers only made to fit 2002 G Wagons and older, and the blinker on the body.
True their may be many codes on these cars but in many cases they may have just been triggered once or twice and the control units will automatically store a code. That's why most of them are just stored and not current. And from what it looks like, alot of those codes are actually caused by low battery voltage. Mercedes-Benz vehicles are very sensitive to low voltage. Obviously, but if taken care of they will last
I like this channel after Ive eaten too much. The sound of his voice and his epileptic hand motions help me to purge! These videos are part of my weight loss program.
As a 24yr auto mechanic all the codes are related to the vehicle having a low battery at some point.clean main grounds.clear codes then see what codes reappear in the PCM. Therefore you do not throw parts at a vehicle that you do not know the full history on as well as you can see visual rust on the ground points for the computer system
@@ItzCaptGaming thats $2000 first year and 2k next year plus $100 gas a week. Its a flex. Flexing aint cheap. You know what they say dont buy it if you cant buy it twice 🤣. Sweet car but honestly too much money but its a tank but still too much lol
I mean, if the car itself is like $150k, then proportionally you're spending less on maintenance than other brands. It's not like Chevy, where maintenance will exceed the cars value and risk your safety in the meantime.
I'll let you jump all over this ride. Looks like the 4th owner got screwed. Guess it will be sold pretty soon. I think the owner will keep it for a year just to have the experience
Scotty, you forgot the best part about the history of the car. Thanks to Iran and Shah of Iran who gave Mercedes Benz chief executive the idea and the design for the G series.
I had a Toyota LiteAce 2.0 Turbo Diesel in New Zealand, it came from Japan as a Userd car, it had something like 585.000 kms on it, and it was in perfect shape, no rust, not a single spot of rust, it amazes me to this day ( it spent its entire life on islands), now i have a russian lada niva... its a bucket of rust my god! but i overheated-boiled the engine 3 times ( forgot to put water, it leaks hahaha) and still running as if nothing happened hahahaha, bulletproof engines i got to say.
I always wanted a G, but these are scary if something breaks. I'll stick to my ML430 and C300 and E320. Those are SUPER-reliable. (Pro-tip: Spend the money and have the "service-free" transmission serviced!!)
buy the cheapest you can find, spend $10k on servicing and $5k on exterior upgrades... Boom! you have a show stopper for $40k USD you shouldn't daily drive it though, only for night outs or events an Uber or a cheap 2006 corolla can be your daily
man..the timing of this, simulation..same time im debating whether to buy a used G or down pay new lease. .my main man scotty, the world's best virtual mechanic, with the legit high IQ insight
Thanks for the video, I like most of your videos but this time you're totally wrong. That's NOT a 2012, it's 2005 at most and it's not AMG or 550 it's just the simple 500 8 cylinders engine very reliable and cheap engine that you can get from the ML 500 S500 CL500...
He sad that Toyota Corolla has much less rust... Are he is kidding or what ? Japanese cars are legendary for they're shitty rusty cars... You can't even polish the paint on Japanese cars, because the paint is shitty too
The engines in the corollas are solid, and can last a long time with maintenance, but the bodies them selves aren’t rust proof and will live shorter than the engines.
I’ve seen those low voltage warning on the computer before I purchase my used 2005 C55 AMG. I figured it was when the previous battery went bad because the service records showed a battery swap shortly after the faults were recorded and the computer didn’t show any record of low voltage after that date.
Makes little sense... build a drivetrain that produces 300 hp and lasts 300k miles, body rots off and electronics are obsolete in five years. Cost - $40k
This *G Wagon came out of a cooperation with Puch* which manufactured in the 1950 and 1960's the *famous "Puch Haflinger one of the most amazing Off-Road vehicles* ever made. *Haflinger* is the name of one Horse often found in Austria, Puch followed then with the *Pinzgauer* another Off-Road-vehicle made mostly for the Austrian military. The next vehicle was the Puch -G IIRC, and it looked more lake the Land Rover's of the 1960... Puch at one time also build two stroke Motorcycles mostly up to 250 cc, 50 cc mopeds, and Bicycles.
#19 here today The 4th owner for a 8 year old car, it's most definitely is telling you something, never buy a Northern owned vehicle. We took our 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee to a friend who had a $3000 dealer level scan tool, bad main radiator cooling fan was all that came up. 140,000 miles, that 4.0 liter engine runs forever and I'll put that engine up against anything the Jerry's make.
Scotty these are the real Gelandewagen. Have a look at the latest G300 Professionals. They are made to last ( no silly electrics ) and they’re tough here in Australia, used by the Australian Army, and compete with the 70 series land cruiser. These things are just toys for rich kids! Show everyone the G300 professional!
Had a 2003. Loved it until gas prices increased to $5/gallon, window regulators failed, & water leaked through wiper feed throughs everytime it rained.
Scotty, I remind you Toyota Tundra '06, had recall for rusty frame. German protect nuts w/ wax like coat, use stainless exhaust system and OEM parts cost the same like others brands.
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A good welder could replace those rusty body mounts on this bad boy. It would be expensive to remove the body and replace wiring etc. Could potentially save it.
Scotty Kilmer, I know you mentioned you have a German background, but man, I still love the way you pronounce “Geländewagen.” Almost flawless!
Love your videos keep entertaining and teaching us things God bless you scotty
Off topic Scotty. Is it true that bigger engines (v6 , v8) last longer than 4 cylinders. True or myth?!
Check out Diesel Pump UK and his OM606 conversion kits for G-wagons.. Amazing. I'd clean up that AMG on the weekends as all that rust even underneath is surface. As for parts they're all over the place. 99% of the electronics were used on other SUV's and good pieces can be had for a song. That was a good score for 30 it just needs a guy who wants to spend some spare time cleaning it up.
I love how he takes his customers cars home and basically calls the owners idiots for buying one and then the owners watch it later lol.
Accurate
Isn’t that the job of a mechanic? Lol
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owning any car is idiotic, it is an emotional purchase, think of it, we can always take the bus, walk, move closer to work etc, etc, yet we decide to do the idiotic thing :D
@Lawit ygm Haha 😂😂
I have a 2008 G500 and I'm the second owner. It was well maintained and I use a local MB master mechanic when it needs something. So far in 5 years it's cost me about 2K in routine maintenance. I've also had a couple of repairs that have totaled about 3K over those 5 years. I fix little things that go wrong to keep it looking and running like new. Nice thing is that the body style has stayed the same over the years (until last year, of course). Terrible gas mileage. Practical? No. Fun? Yes.
Been daily driving mine since winter of 16 still got it basic maintenance rolling strong in 2022.
depends on what you call practical
That’s not bad about 1k a year just like every other car
how much have u driven it?
I have a 2012 G550, it’s my daily driver
Unlike the owner of this G-Wagon, I don't ever make the same mistake twice...
I make it 4-5 times just to make sure!
Webster Kollie uahaha that’s funny
... the stories of our lifes
Always best to be sure. That's what I do.
You needa stop making the same mistakes and get back to CGA's channel to set you strait bro.
Webster Kollie why you stealing memes
Better make mistakes than drive corolla 😂😂
"They actually made 69 pick-up versions of the thing."
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Scotty: "You'd think it'd be alphabetical but it's not. Mercedes is first. Figure that one out..."
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Scotty: "43-44-45 separate trouble codes..."
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LOL that was a good laugh
and boobies can’t forget the boobies
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It’s almost like a viewer brought their g wagon to Scotty and said “roast me”
gta3214 lol 😂
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It was me bro
Me: I'm thinking about getting married.
Scotty: That's an endless money pit
Tbh marriage is an endless money pit
Prob more then this G wagon
Get married and buy your wife a G Wagon lol
They come with a lot of problems , that's why you need to buy a Toyota and not get married
Hahaha
Whats so stupid about these cars, is that they are super capable offroaders, but most owners never take them offroad.
04dram04 I wheel mine regularly! It’s an absolute beast. I love it. Picked up an 02 for relatively cheap.
Yeah if you want a nice Mercedes SUV, the GLS is way nicer, a bit cheaper, and the new one is big and boxy enough to have a similar presence to the G-Wagen. Offroading-wise, you're not going to Moab, it's a unibody crossover based on a sedan platform. It does, though, have plenty of capability. You can take logging trails and unmaintained state park backroads that an E-Class would barely be able to start going down.
That's true of a lot more crossover's than you'd expect, you can get very far back in the woods in West Virginia with a Nissan Murano. The cladding that everyone hates actually protects the paint pretty well; the skidplates won't protect you from a high-center like real ones do, but they do the job short of that; the added ground clearance is more than enough; and they've done enough to the suspension that you'll never bottom out. You're not going to bend the frame on a rock just because it's not BOF, these things aren't made of cardboard lol.
Because most owners buy them only as drive way candy. Like trophy wives
Exactly
@@kurtishelgesen hey man have you had any problems with it? I’m currently looking at a few 2002-2004 g wagons.
I have a 2005 G500 Grand Edition. Mechanically it is in excellent condition however the body is a different story. It has minor rust on the rear door and significant rust under the rocker bar trim. This trim attracts rust as water and dirt gets in there. I would recommend periodically removing the trim and cleaning the metal underneath. Another area of rust/corrosion is around the windscreen. The seal harbors water and eventually it rusts. The worst area is under the car. Part of the exhaust recently split due to the screws completely rusting out. It looks like something that was brought up from the Titanic! Luckily its only a $250 repair.
I have been quoted $3000 - $5000 to restore the body of this G-Wagen to be perfect and completely rust free. I love this car so I will do it.
Go for it man!
That's amazing. Do these cars loose value fats?
Old way of building a car. they rust. many pieces rub on the clear coat, many cracks that are sealed with seam sealer that need to be redone periodically, many exposed welds on the roof. I mean it is made liek it was 50 years ago. It is how it is. Keep it dry
@@EddiTarug classes are known to hold their value forever. My mom actually picked up a 2014 g550 over a 2021 GLE 450 because of that. They won't die and don't depreciate like the GLE does
Every car Scotty review "Let just move this plastic crap of the engine"
Hides the corrosion well tho...
He makes me not want get a car at all
@@LifeWithSantana_ just buy a 94 Celica or ride a bike, everything else is a endless money Pitt!
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Scotty: Points out light corrosion.
Me: laughing in Pennsylvanian
DJ Akademiks Supreme Hoodie I hate the turnpike. And 83 as well in my area.
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I'm from Michigan and I was like, "that's corrosion?"😂
_ GRAMCRAKKA _ true
True, but that just shows you how much corrosion they (don't) have in Texas. Even that little corrosion doesn't exist in Texas.
Hoovie is rubbing his hands like birdman
Luis Garza lol like a dam lotion commercial
Luis Garza Hoovie has his hands full with that “cheap” Alpina B7 he bought. 💸💸💸
two turntables endless moneypits lol
Hoovie gone find a way to get this G-Wagon. 44-45+ Error codes on the scan tool? Hoovie won't be able to resist.
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89% of the time those “can” codes are related to the “low voltage “ codes and Normally low voltage codes are related to each other in different control units it’s all one system it may only require a battery
Fact
Accurate. You'd be surprised how many different codes you will get from a battery with low voltage.
Clemente Alegria lol wow I basically just said the same thing. You know your stuff
What's your Facebook or Instagram
@clemente alegria
Scotty: A little trick with Mercedes Benz and fault codes: The engine has to run always(!) reading the codes out... This eliminates the "low voltage" errors, connected with the other bus system errors;-). A fan from Germany
Scotty, here's a suggestion for a video:
Evaluate a car that you definitely would not recommend the customer buy and give the specific details why you came to that conclusion.
He has done this all the time , are you new here
Hey Pat,
Maybe my description was unclear. What I'm suggesting is when a customer is "thinking" about buying a used car, takes it to Scotty before he buys it, then Scotty video tape THAT scenario. I'm not new to his videos but he's only shown cars from customers that already purchased the vehicle.
Yes. Period
Thomas Winters you forget...these things are solid 😆
I'd be interested in seeing (what happens when) someone going into a dealership with one of those scanners and checking out a car right in the show room to see if everything ( a lot of things) checks out all-right. I'd be very interested in that.
I saw the thumbnail and immediately said “Noooo”
Brad Bozarth Yeah “noooo” because he might have bought something interesting for once haha.
Lol
if you even thought about it, you haven’t been paying attention to Scotty
Pigs are flying over frozen Hell!
Daniel Fernandez I see more interesting things out of a Celica than this money pit POS
Hate when they slap AMG decals on a standard Mercedes...
4:43 "they're gone have problems UP THE WAHZOO" classic Kilmer 😂👌
WAAAZOOOO LOL
He needs to make a shirt of that. With a picture of a Audi or vw
3:26 that's why I spray "Fluid Film" as an undercoating every fall before winter hits. The underside of my Roo still looks new!
you gotta love the mechanical door sound on these though you can't deny it.
I love that sound, it's pretty amazing. I even love the sound when you unlock/lock the door.
The mechanic is gonna open that door more times than the owner. lol
The view out the front of a G wagon is amazing. Very thin A pillars and the long straight windshield is very panorama like.
Check for body ground terminals! My L405 Range Rover had 1 of i think 9 that rusted and the whole ABS, suspension, transmission, 4x4 etc where throwing codes. Until my mechanic found the loose ground terminal and everything went away!!
Armor Shaft Shouldn’t bought them Rovers
DatCarGuy310 All cars can be problematic when not properly cared for. I rather deal with a Rover then a Cadillac or a Lincoln ugly design and poor build quality.
@@DatCarGuy350
Land rover Defender is a basic strong true off roader & good vehicle (other road cruiser models can have electrical problems though.)
That's definitely not 2012, it's 2005 at most
Luka D. It’s an 02, it’s got marker lights on the fenders.
2003
Getoar Kastrati Getoar Kastrati it’s an 02, there are marker lights on the fenders at the base of the A pillar. There is also no air adjustment inside on the seats for lumbar support.
@@kurtishelgesen yeah it doesnt matter i can tell from the cluster that its before 05 when they facelifted it and it got a different cluster,steering wheel and command system.
Getoar Kastrati that update happened in 07... 05 was essentially the same vehicle as 03.
Says “Toyota’s don’t rust!” But Toyota in the 90s literally didn’t rust proof vehicles and had to recall them to replace frames.
Toyota rust their asses off and still do, rust has ALWAYS been a bigger issue for them than Domestics
He’s blaming it on corrosion inhibitor but it’s really usage cycle. Let a car sit for a few weeks and it’s develops this type of corrosion more than one that’s driven regularly.
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Have a nice day, Scotty. God bless
I have a 3" lift on my jeep with 33 1/2" tires and one of those rolled up beside me and basically dwarfed me. Those things are huge and I want one!
As I age, I have become an endless money pit.
That's life for ya, try not to hate your stay!
Time to.take you to the junkyard
Voting for medicare4all will help. Or just move to a country with a better public health care .
^ i think this guy got lost
@@regularwarya9443 Yeah right...
my gwagon is from 2005, i bought it in 2009 for 37 grand and it had 60k miles. today, shes on her second engine (cuz we didn't change the oil on time), but has zero rust, and has been rear ended 4 times, the most recent being by a ford f350 super duty, and still zero frame damage
Am a valet driver. My fav ingenious vehicle by far!
Between you and Throttle House I think I am G wagoned out for the day haha
Scotty: There's no plastic on this car
Also Scotty: This car has terrible gas mileage
Cyrus Irani not really, this is just a poorly engineered vehicle
Cyrus Irani yeah just stating that bigger cars can be more economical. The diesel 7 series for example like;y gets better fuel economy than a 1 litre eco boost. I know for a fact it is better than some 2 litre petrols with half the BHP. Typically thanks to diesels though, definitely what I would choose
@@Horizon301. which 2 liter petrols?
Maybe plastic isn't bad? Metal rusts, lasts longer, but costs a lot to replace, meanwhile plastic is cheaper.
1972 was the first model for the G wagon (as a military/spec ops use vehicle)
1979.
Stuart Bear No, that was the first civilian model.
Also bild by Steyr Puch early 70 ties design by Peugeot in the 60 ties for military uses but too expensif and Mercedes tooks over
Driving a 1985 280 G
The most durable and reliable vehicle. It was imported from Austria to Canada.
Like an old tractor, I don't think that the engine will ever die.
Unfortunately it started to rust, but I guess after 35 years it is OK.
I'd like to import a G wagon to Canada too. Is that difficult? How much would it cost to import one into Canada from Europe? Thank you.
The ultimate “Look at me, I’m rich” vehicle. Those transmission codes are ominous. The definitions may as well just say “This code is going to cost you 6K”.
Most rappers and celebrities (especially on Instagram) have the G-Class. They don't care for trouble codes/money pits😒
Not true they are very reliable
@@renovanity8001 Yup
Not the ultimate, but right up there for sure
there's hypercars that cost $2m and don't attract as much attention or eyeballs as this
Living in New York state for the first 30 4 years of my life dealing with rust what pain in the butt. Seeing this video reminds me of how crappy it was trying to work on your car. Every nut rusted onto the bolt rounded. Exhaust parts rusting off your car excetera. Now I live in the Las Vegas Valley dry dry dry, what a pleasure to work on my car now.
Scotty forgot to mention that the G wagon is one of the best value holders in Mercedes. Take for example the S class... flagship car. Loses value like MAD. While a 2000 G wagon today with decent mileage will still cost you 15-20k. A 2000 S class? 1k.
True
I recently saw a 2006 G-Wagon with 220.000km for 45.000€ hahahaha
What the hell man
@ It looks almost identical to the 2021 models
hence it retains it's value so much
- you can drive it as is and people will think you're a baller
- or slap on a $3k bodykit and exterior upgrades and people will think you have the 2021 model that costs $200k USD when you only spent $25k lol (as long as you don't let them see the interior)
- or even spend $10k and change the interior completely to match the 2021 models and voila, you spent the price of a Toyota Corolla for a 2021 G-Wagon that Kanye West and Cristiano Ronaldo flex with on Instagram lol
People underestimate just how much car values are tied to how they look lol
Love the G platform. Family member has a 2017 G63. Aside from Service A, B, C it hasn’t been in the shop in 25k miles for any issues. Then again the brakes alone cost nearly $3500.
Nathan C I had mine for 5 years. No issues whatsoever outside of regular maintenance. This guy just hates everything that’ isn’t made by Toyota, But I must say, my brake service cost me about a 3rd if what you paid for yours
Dont know why 3500$...what kind of brakes you put on?
Disk all around is 1500$
What would you say if you drive s class :)
@@strahinjaboskovic305 carbon ceramics are certainly much higher than $1500
My roommate had one, great looking truck and very head turning. After a few repair bills over $7,000 each time, he sold it.
he most likely didn't do his homework before getting one
You're better off with the Toyota Land Cruiser.
Yes
NO_EYES_ON_ME that could be said about literally every single car that isn’t a Toyota Land Cruiser
On my 4th G wagen. I do a little off-reading but I like the space inside and the slow depreciation. I don’t drive it much so gas isn’t a big deal and it rarely needs any work. I do the maintenance myself for the most part. I’d recommend a west coast only G and also avoid 2002.
Why?
@@alainm.3378 it won't have been beaten up like in New York or Texas for example
Hey what kind of G.W I can buy for about $70k?
@@EddiTaru I would buy a good 2005 Grand Edition G55 with very low miles in black. West coast only. Good luck!
@@redtestarossa Thank you so much for getting back to me. How about trying buying a newer one? Are they any better? Less or more reliable?
I've notice a huge price jump once I'm looking at 2010 and newer.
This is not a 2012 G-wagon more like 2005 G500 and it is not AMG. That instrument cluster gives is away.
2002
Scotty and his hands gesture is something else
He’s related to Joe Cocker!
145,000 miles on mine so far. It's my daily driver. They are built like a tank. Very few issues at all. They are absolute beasts off-road and anyone that doesn't believe that doesn't know anything about them. I'm a country boy that hunts and fishes out of my G constantly. It has aggressive AT tires on it and has been absolutely covered in mud and red slick clay on many occasions. I've always owned 4 wheel drive vehicles.
what year is yours? AMG or non-AMG one? Thanks.
@@agnesf2659 2015. It's a G550 which is not an AMG.
I love how these look. I'll probably never own one unless they drop the price to like 2500
Which will never happen, the new one are going for over 150k and are practically sold out.
@@lupavo1738 true story.
You could look at the Land rover Defender, similar rugged boxy looks & built as a simple true off roader, other road models can have electrical problems but that model is simple & tough.
@@schmoozingkaboodle5405 that's not a bad idea. Maybe ls swap the thing to make it somewhat reliable 👍
You can only get a Toyota for that
4:43 "They're gone have problems UP THE WAHZOO"
5:33 " these things, just, will drive you NUTS"
5:52 "you are looking at an ELECTRONIC *RAT'S NEST*
Classic S.Kilmer 😂👌
6:38 " A guy like me, hook up a fancy machine, give you the real *SKINNY* on the vehicle" 😁
First Last he cracks me up everyday 😆
Endless money pit.
Toyota does everything better than the Germans at a fraction of the cost
Sure. Search up D4-D and engine failure. Do you really think everything coming from Toyota are bullet proof?
Amen. I bought a certified used Landcruiser in 2009. It was a 2006 and had 42,000 miles. It's got 167,000 now and runs like the day I bought it. It handles every weather condition with ease. If I had bought a G wagon instead I'd probably be getting rid of it or would have gotten rid of it by now and would have spent 10x in maintenance. I plan on keeping it for many more years.
Wouldn't touch a German car now , Japanese YES
Except for design. A key aspect.
FiveInline84
Sure, Toyota have had issues (all carmakers do), but overall Toyota has a very good reputation for reliability.
I have heard that the steel used in G wagons is cheap recycled steel. Hence, they rust quickly. The good news is the steel is very thick and can be repaired quite easily.
Scotty: Never buy any Mercedes endless money pits
*Buys a G Wagon*
Me: Does that mean I can buy a GM car?
Jakub.S as long as it’s a sports car your good.
He had a video on a Tahoe you might want to check out.
@@tomboy1875 I wouldn't say so sports cars can be just as unreliable as anything else
No, Scotty mislabeled another video. He did not purchase it.
That’s why you can’t listen to people.
This was an Unprofessional review, because:
1) This is not a 2012 model year.
2) This is not an AMG.
3) This is very old G-Wagen build way prior to 2003, and now has a lot of cheap aftermarket upgrades.
4) This is the G-Wagen that was heavily used and very slightly maintained.
It is my humble suggestion do not review if you are not in knowledge of the content.
Yaroslav Mudryi I wouldn’t judge him if you don’t even know how to spell the SUV’s model.Btw it’s G-Wagon.
Yaroslav Mudryi Also it legit says AMG on the vehicle.
@@madisonallison3469 No, he's right on the name. It's _G-Wagen._ Short for Geländewagen, "terrain vehicle" And the vin# on his scan tool, indicates that it's 2002.
As a German driving a G-CLass I can confirm this. If you want a reliable G buy the prechamber OM606 Turbodiesel G with 177ps. Every G after it with Diesel are moneypits as scotty says. 100% true
Please keep in mind, these things are build to last. It is a reason why over 60 armys around the World use the G. But every thing ages and Repairs cost, if you need a car, the G is not for you. If you love the G and it is you hobby, then go for it, but have 200 USD per Month put aside for repairs atleast.
same thing with the land cruiser , the land cruiser comes with both diesel and gas engines and you can find land cruiser basically everywhere on earth , armies, mining industries, overlanders........ love them but unlike the Gwagen the land cruiser has sold over 12 million examples from the 70 series to the prado to the 200 series.
$200 a month? I was thinking more like $1,000 a month
@@Lincolnator721 200 a month for repairs is a lot. Most AMGs will cost you that. Its not a Bugatti. Once they are sorted you need to just maintain. Most people ignore that and are surprised that the cars develop serious problems.
@@Midg-td3ty alright cuz my brother was spending about $200 a month in repairs on his 2013 cadillac cts so it seemed a little generous for a $130,000+ SUV
@@Lincolnator721 It's a German made German car in Europe cars are checked and maintained a lot more by mechanics that know way more about the cars so in Europe German cars are actually reliable enough that it isn't really an issue
Ever before watching your video I said yo my self, no he did no buy a G Wagon, he is way too cheap!! LOL
I used to have an ‘86 300GD. 3-litre NA diesel. Bought it used, ran it for 9 years, sold it to a friend. He still runs it. The engines on those old ones are almost indestructible. You will get some rust issues - rear corners, the bottom of the doors, hinges/frame on the rear door etc. What is rock solid and do not rust very much, is the frame (unlike other body on frame trucks). The frame is internally wax coated. Parts are terribly expensive, though. The old W460 series is much simpler, and easier to fix, but not really a luxury car.
Dude compared g wagon to a corolla 😂
he said nothing wrong tho...
What’s the joke?
These thing hold their value extremely well.
Neal P their
Neal P their
Not like a landcruiser = King of reliability.
@AC toyota worldwide!
No not really, like he said it’s selling for about 20% of its original price
"And when we go to the backside, a big solid rear end." 3:19
-scotty kilmore
Think it's great that he backs up his criticism of these kinds of vehicles with the scan tool.
AMG badge on a G550. smh my head..
Adam Kwiatek yeah I noticed I hate when people do that. It also says “Biturbo”
I know, I hate it, a really common and very stupid and dumb batshit habit that Mercedes-Benz owners do, if you don't know the difference between a regular Mercedes model and an AMG, then GTFO of here.
@@brianlee5649 Ugh, upbadging!
I noticed that too. Also says bi turbo on the side badges. Definitely an AMG engine.
Guys, you can get a non-AMG mercedes with AMG appearances package (bumpers and rims) from dealership. The v8 has two turbos (bi-turbo) lol yall kinda dumb
An interesting fact about the genesis of the G-Wagon is; in the 1970's, the Shaw of Iran asked Mercedes Benz to make a military vehicle, which would be good for Iran's military. What Mercedes Benz came up with, was the G-Wagon. If I remember right, the Shaw himself, actually worked with Mercedes Benz, letting them know generally what was needed, although it was probably not more than some scribblings on a cocktail napkin, during the initial request, but, no Shaw of Iran, no G-Wagon!
Scotty that is not a 2012. That is a 2002 G500, you can tell by the gauge cluster in the interior, the aftermarket side mirror covers only made to fit 2002 G Wagons and older, and the blinker on the body.
Smart guy
True their may be many codes on these cars but in many cases they may have just been triggered once or twice and the control units will automatically store a code. That's why most of them are just stored and not current. And from what it looks like, alot of those codes are actually caused by low battery voltage. Mercedes-Benz vehicles are very sensitive to low voltage. Obviously, but if taken care of they will last
Hi scotty, another Mercedes? Having to work on a few recently!? 😁
hello, and yes always
I like this channel after Ive eaten too much. The sound of his voice and his epileptic hand motions help me to purge! These videos are part of my weight loss program.
Thanks for sharing the quirks and features!
As a 24yr auto mechanic all the codes are related to the vehicle having a low battery at some point.clean main grounds.clear codes then see what codes reappear in the PCM. Therefore you do not throw parts at a vehicle that you do not know the full history on as well as you can see visual rust on the ground points for the computer system
Bottomline: The G Wagon is a endless moneypit!
No its not one week owning it it broke down and cost me only $2000 and one year later another $2000 repair oil changed only $100
@@sexymonkey4979 that’s a decent amount for normal maintenance on a car though
@@ItzCaptGaming thats $2000 first year and 2k next year plus $100 gas a week. Its a flex. Flexing aint cheap. You know what they say dont buy it if you cant buy it twice 🤣. Sweet car but honestly too much money but its a tank but still too much lol
@@sexymonkey4979 bro wtf are you even saying
I mean, if the car itself is like $150k, then proportionally you're spending less on maintenance than other brands. It's not like Chevy, where maintenance will exceed the cars value and risk your safety in the meantime.
I genuinely enjoyed this video beginning to end
I'll let you jump all over this ride.
Looks like the 4th owner got screwed. Guess it will be sold pretty soon.
I think the owner will keep it for a year just to have the experience
Scotty is the man!!👍👍
Scotty, you forgot the best part about the history of the car. Thanks to Iran and Shah of Iran who gave Mercedes Benz chief executive the idea and the design for the G series.
I had a Toyota LiteAce 2.0 Turbo Diesel in New Zealand, it came from Japan as a Userd car, it had something like 585.000 kms on it, and it was in perfect shape, no rust, not a single spot of rust, it amazes me to this day ( it spent its entire life on islands), now i have a russian lada niva... its a bucket of rust my god! but i overheated-boiled the engine 3 times ( forgot to put water, it leaks hahaha) and still running as if nothing happened hahahaha, bulletproof engines i got to say.
0:11 its not a geladewägen, but a ge-LÄN-de-wagen
It means terrain waggon.
klo schuessel congratulations
Uncle Pablo my pleasure
I always wanted a G, but these are scary if something breaks. I'll stick to my ML430 and C300 and E320. Those are SUPER-reliable. (Pro-tip: Spend the money and have the "service-free" transmission serviced!!)
buy the cheapest you can find, spend $10k on servicing and $5k on exterior upgrades... Boom! you have a show stopper for $40k USD
you shouldn't daily drive it though, only for night outs or events
an Uber or a cheap 2006 corolla can be your daily
get an extended warranty
Take that thing off roading!
man..the timing of this, simulation..same time im debating whether to buy a used G or down pay new lease.
.my main man scotty, the world's best virtual mechanic, with the legit high IQ insight
Just out of curiosity, who exactly do you think you’re talking to?
Thanks for the video, I like most of your videos but this time you're totally wrong. That's NOT a 2012, it's 2005 at most and it's not AMG or 550 it's just the simple 500 8 cylinders engine very reliable and cheap engine that you can get from the ML 500 S500 CL500...
Yup M113
Hey, could you lease tell me what G.W. I should get? I've got about 70k to spend.
@@EddiTaru perhaps get a very cheap one, then have the interior redone to match the new ones.
I don’t understand why a major network hasn’t picked you up yet! I love your channel.
He sad that Toyota Corolla has much less rust... Are he is kidding or what ? Japanese cars are legendary for they're shitty rusty cars... You can't even polish the paint on Japanese cars, because the paint is shitty too
Exactly
The engines in the corollas are solid, and can last a long time with maintenance, but the bodies them selves aren’t rust proof and will live shorter than the engines.
I’ve seen those low voltage warning on the computer before I purchase my used 2005 C55 AMG. I figured it was when the previous battery went bad because the service records showed a battery swap shortly after the faults were recorded and the computer didn’t show any record of low voltage after that date.
When I use to work on cars in RI. The rust was unreal, couldn't believe some of the cars that were on the road
Lol I'm still in Rhode Island dealing with rust.
Makes little sense... build a drivetrain that produces 300 hp and lasts 300k miles, body rots off and electronics are obsolete in five years. Cost - $40k
This *G Wagon came out of a cooperation with Puch* which manufactured in the 1950 and 1960's the *famous "Puch Haflinger one of the most amazing Off-Road vehicles* ever made.
*Haflinger* is the name of one Horse often found in Austria, Puch followed then with the *Pinzgauer* another Off-Road-vehicle made mostly for the Austrian military. The next vehicle was the Puch -G IIRC, and it looked more lake the Land Rover's of the 1960...
Puch at one time also build two stroke Motorcycles mostly up to 250 cc, 50 cc mopeds, and Bicycles.
#19 here today
The 4th owner for a 8 year old car, it's most definitely is telling you something, never buy a Northern owned vehicle. We took our 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee to a friend who had a $3000 dealer level scan tool, bad main radiator cooling fan was all that came up. 140,000 miles, that 4.0 liter engine runs forever and I'll put that engine up against anything the Jerry's make.
This is older than 2012. That’s instrument dash is from mid 2000s models.
what is the conclusion of this video and every other video? *Buy a 94' Celica*
Thedon 1994 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Scotty these are the real Gelandewagen. Have a look at the latest G300 Professionals. They are made to last ( no silly electrics ) and they’re tough here in Australia, used by the Australian Army, and compete with the 70 series land cruiser. These things are just toys for rich kids! Show everyone the G300 professional!
“Did I just buy”...No, but I did just buy a 2008 BMW X5M with a 4.8 L!
🤠🇩🇪🚙👍
They had 5 cylinder diesel when they come to Australia back in 1980s they were incredible out the Bush you couldn't stop them
I've heard that the Mercedes Sprinter vans rust like crazy.
They are made very quickly and very shoddily
roof pizza oh for SURE!!!
roof pizza Those are actually dodge sprinters rebadged as Mercedes
@@theeconomicsofthings9752 other way around. Mercedes Sprinters rebadged as Dodge or Freightliner.
No where near as bad as how quickly Dodge Rams or Jeep Wranglers rust
Sweet looking truck!! But what was new owner thinking, it's not a Toyota Celica so Scotty will be doing a UA-cam video trashing it the next day!!!
The ultimate money-pit Wagon
Doesn't really matter when you're a millionare
@@pjanoo6973 if you're a smart millionaire you wouldn't buy it. Just because you have alot of money doesn't mean be stupid with it.
Yet managed to survive 148K miles and eight years of exposure to the elements. This is a 5K lbs BRICK!
Taha Khattabi haha yep
@@unknownunknownsthat is not a 2012 its a 2002
I had a 1988 Danish military 240GD, it was an absolute tank.
“Huge corrosion” me in Alberta “cars come without corrosion???”
Had a 2003. Loved it until gas prices increased to $5/gallon, window regulators failed, & water leaked through wiper feed throughs everytime it rained.
If only modern cars could be built with steel and metal like this one is 🤔
Scotty, I remind you Toyota Tundra '06, had recall for rusty frame. German protect nuts w/ wax like coat, use stainless exhaust system and OEM parts cost the same like others brands.
Howdy Scotty!!
I volunteer to test the new APP!
hello and thanks!
Is it like torque pro app?
Good luck scotty hope the best
It’s not worth that price... people are suckers and because it’s a Mercedes they think it’s worth it!
Ha ha the signal activation module, right next to the dingle arm and the lunar Wayne shaft! An electronic rats nest!! LOL
Scotty’s old comments on MB, “These moneypit machines”