Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Prices Are in FREEFALL: Here's Why and By How Much!

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2022
  • ( www.alltfl.com/) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! Mercedes-Benz charges a major premium for its G-Wagon, especially with the monstrous 4x4 Squared. Prices have recently been dropping substantially, though: Here's what's going on!
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  • @j.ballsdeep420
    @j.ballsdeep420 Рік тому +184

    The problem is that they started selling for triple and quadruple their cost. They might be freefalling, they just are dropping back to their normal resale value rather than the inflated price

    • @nafnaf0
      @nafnaf0 Рік тому +9

      Yeah some things are definitely crashing. My neighbor's house has been on the market since July

    • @kalaj2676
      @kalaj2676 Рік тому +2

      Not triple lol wtf

    • @j.ballsdeep420
      @j.ballsdeep420 Рік тому +3

      @@kalaj2676 -- You clearly weren't watching their price mid 2021

    • @kbcarroll
      @kbcarroll Рік тому +2

      wake me when M113 powered G wagons are also crashing, because those are also fetching 30-40k and I just want a sweet old off roader

    • @j.ballsdeep420
      @j.ballsdeep420 Рік тому

      @@kbcarroll -

  • @rl9810
    @rl9810 Рік тому +237

    A lot of the G pricing bubble was due to dealers buying them from one-another thinking they were an investment.

    • @Ivan_Magana
      @Ivan_Magana Рік тому +8

      Those greedy dealerships MARK UP all the cars that think they are worth money C8 Ford trucks etc. GREAT ! nobody should buy with crazy mark ups

    • @Nahbruhsheesh
      @Nahbruhsheesh Рік тому +3

      Thanks genius 😂

    • @ronaldchaikin8956
      @ronaldchaikin8956 Рік тому

      @@Nahbruhsheesh no ɓ

    • @Amor1990
      @Amor1990 Рік тому +1

      You didn’t watch the video, did you?

    • @mbsnyderc
      @mbsnyderc Рік тому

      @D R No it's market manipulation.

  • @andrewhudson6275
    @andrewhudson6275 Рік тому +11

    I drive a used g and love it. It has almost 100k miles on it now and has been extremely reliable. No I don't go mud bogging in it but have been on light trails and deep snow. I love the negative comments from people that don't and have never owned one.

    • @Defender_Tom
      @Defender_Tom Місяць тому

      ah...so you have to own something before you can form an opinion...good to know.

  • @SpooxyCowboy1911
    @SpooxyCowboy1911 Рік тому +174

    I agree with tommy on this one. The g wagon is just a status symbol. The people that buy these don’t know what portal axels are. They don’t know what lockers do. And they definitely don’t take them off roading. It’s just a flex to own one

    • @BC08
      @BC08 Рік тому +29

      It’s a flex to own only if you bought it as a flex. The simple truth this is hands down one of the most durable and capable SUVs you can buy.

    • @americansmark
      @americansmark Рік тому +13

      I do believe only the 6x6 and 4x4 squared have portal axles.

    • @kev7co
      @kev7co Рік тому

      Sad truth

    • @Baebon6259
      @Baebon6259 Рік тому +2

      Would love to own Toyota Mega Cruiser with the portal axles.

    • @deeznutz294
      @deeznutz294 Рік тому

      Do you think Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett and Elon musk know how their private jets and yachts work 100% in detail ? No they don’t! People don’t need to know the intricate details of our products works in order for them to purchase it they just need the money!

  • @dannykanchanarin4295
    @dannykanchanarin4295 Рік тому +60

    The top tier G-Wagon with portals will probably never drop to $50k unless there’s an absolute economic collapse or that particular Benz was on burnt to a crisp. Even the 90’s base G500’s still go for good money.

    • @robotcommenter
      @robotcommenter Рік тому +8

      One of the best and bullet proof cars i ever had❤💪in 4 years with my 08 g55 amg i spend $3k lol with no issues now and i drove 40k and now its 175k original miles and its like new and very strong 👊💪💪💪💪💪

    • @desertsavagery
      @desertsavagery Рік тому +4

      Honestly those 90s G Wagons were simple, bulletproof, and unstoppable. They're worth every penny.

    • @desertsavagery
      @desertsavagery Рік тому +2

      @@robotcommenter I've been eyeballing early to mid 2000s G Wagons for a while now, if I didn't need three rows that would have been my #1 option when we were buying a new family car.

  • @haroldrios4050
    @haroldrios4050 Рік тому +301

    I would pay $25,000 for any of those G Wagons any day. That’s fair price in my opinion.

    • @gibby5335
      @gibby5335 Рік тому +1

      Keep dreaming peasant;)

    • @m.i7100
      @m.i7100 Рік тому +41

      Honestly a land cruiser or lexus lx is real better choice and we know which one gonna last longer

    • @Agent77X
      @Agent77X Рік тому +8

      That the price of M.B. G63 AMG 5 year extended warranty😂

    • @jihomet7607
      @jihomet7607 Рік тому +3

      A lada niva would be of more value...as a canadian veteran anyone thinks a G wagon is a true off road vehicle lives in a city and wouldn't know a CV joint from a spark plug...the Modified Ford Rangers Afghanistan were given or old land rover gets my vote

    • @turnne
      @turnne Рік тому +9

      @@m.i7100 Not the same buyer...those Toyotas are more comparable to the Mercedes GLS
      There are plenty 20 year old G wagens out there and still worth money

  • @turnne
    @turnne Рік тому +10

    For reference...I looked at 2011-2015 G wagen used car values
    The lowest priced 2011 G wagen in the country advertised on auto trader on line is a 2011 with 113,000 miles and they are asking $48,500
    MRSP in 2011 was $108,000
    Not too shabby of resale value for a 11 year old vehicle with over 110,000 miles

  • @BYLRPhil
    @BYLRPhil Рік тому +48

    All I want is one of those German military surplus G-Wagens.

    • @americansmark
      @americansmark Рік тому +3

      Same here. And I'd make it Erika as a nod to the German military march of the same name.

    • @sunsetrider45
      @sunsetrider45 Рік тому

      Same here, and every once in a while I look at Naples Autohaus and they have them. With the new job :-)....

    • @petercollingwood522
      @petercollingwood522 Рік тому

      I was going to post the same thing. A 240GD Wolf is about the only one I'd be interested in. Or if that's not possible one of the first Gen civilion models. The Kardashian special is best left to the type of creature that cares about the Kardashians.

    • @kevinperera5905
      @kevinperera5905 Рік тому

      They’re called “Wolfs”

  • @thunderpants007
    @thunderpants007 Рік тому +14

    In the UK the manufacturer bumped up the price 18 months or so ago. You could spec one for £150K maxed out, suddenly nearer £200K.

  • @jeffery1524
    @jeffery1524 Рік тому +78

    All car prices are going to start coming down. Carvana is in big trouble. And if they have to liquidate their inventory, then it will really start coming down.

    • @americansmark
      @americansmark Рік тому +5

      Glad I sold to them when I did. I paid $42k for my 2019 Silverado and owed $18k. They paid me $46k despite having a replacement motor and 25,000 miles. Ended up buying an off-lease Benz with low miles from California for under blue book.
      They really suck at pricing cars.

    • @jimsteinway695
      @jimsteinway695 Рік тому

      I should have gone to carvana

    • @onlysublime
      @onlysublime Рік тому +4

      Carvana was always going to be in trouble. Their model was never to buy cars to flip. That is a very small part. Their primary job was attracting sales thru subprime lending and make money off interest.or better yet selling those loans. But most of all, getting vc money and stock growth.

  • @JLUOffRoad
    @JLUOffRoad Рік тому +8

    Prices are coming down, I just bought a 2023 BMW X5 sDrive40i MSRP was $68,900 paid only $59,000 plus tax.

    • @user-tb7rn1il3q
      @user-tb7rn1il3q Рік тому +1

      I assume that was new. Luxury car prices seem to be coming down. Unfortunately mundane cars like Toyotas are still at MSRP or more.

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 Рік тому

      gôd fir you hybredé

  • @MMM-go4pl
    @MMM-go4pl Рік тому +14

    The G-wagon had a $125k market premium on top of the sticker price, which brings it to $250k+.

    • @33Luger
      @33Luger Рік тому +1

      I bought mine with a 100K dealer premium on it in November. I can see prices falling because of the higher interest rates. But for all high end vehicles.

  • @g-explore8589
    @g-explore8589 Рік тому +6

    Most G drivers don't understand or care about the military/off road heritage of Mercedes. So I can see why they'd just sell them off. I have a 2013 G and a 95 military version I'm doing some TLC on. The 95 has portal axles and fantastic angles!! Thanks for doing a balanced segment on the vehicle. Love your videos!

  • @Jrbettis
    @Jrbettis Рік тому +33

    Don't forget it's heavy over 6,000 lbs. So the tax write off! Section 179 deduction.
    This special deduction allows you to deduct up to the entire cost of the vehicle in the first year you use it if you are using it primarily for business purposes.

    • @jamesrecknor6752
      @jamesrecknor6752 Рік тому

      Good point

    • @reggiew5514
      @reggiew5514 Рік тому +1

      Not anymore, the rule was modified. Now you can only write $25,000.

    • @KT-kr9uh
      @KT-kr9uh Рік тому +1

      Nope, not true. You can write off the full amount in year one, next year it starts to wind down and you can only write off 80% in the first year, then year after 60% etc etc

    • @doct101
      @doct101 Рік тому

      @@KT-kr9uhif you write off 100% the first year it means it has 0 value second year … it also means you have to pay taxes when you sell it

    • @KT-kr9uh
      @KT-kr9uh Рік тому

      @@doct101 yea I know, what’s wrong with that?

  • @anthonymrskipt9252
    @anthonymrskipt9252 Рік тому +3

    Saw that same article this morning. You guys need to start looking for one now!

  • @3204clivesinclair
    @3204clivesinclair Рік тому +4

    In the U.K., trying to source a new one from stock is not possible. As for a factory order, you might receive it before the next updated model - and look how long that took.
    Franchised Mercedes dealer in Scotland, 15-24 months. The salesman did state closer to 24 months for a RHD version and that was for the G400. He smiled and said “G63’s are easier to get, if you are willing to pay a premium”. WTF?
    Range Rovers and Defenders are the same - black market deals to be done

  • @shitloveaduck
    @shitloveaduck Рік тому +8

    Well said fellas. Both are right on with the different perspectives. There’s never one type of buyer.
    Thanks!

  • @cloudyview
    @cloudyview Рік тому +19

    I think another part is the tax breaks that used to exist for business owners on vehicles over 6k lbs, where they could take 100% depreciation in the first year
    (To be clear, I think this increased demand, I don't know if that's substantially contributing to the number coming up for sale)

  • @markspoor4663
    @markspoor4663 Рік тому +2

    Great video guys. I think the production numbers play into this as well. If they keep the production numbers artifically low they can mark up as much as they want.

  • @bradbiondo6120
    @bradbiondo6120 Рік тому +8

    I work in the business 2021 to 2022 model year had 24550 base price increase. A used 21 G that was loaded in 21 was about 180,000 usd now retails with less than 10k miles for about 190-205k.. those were 300,000 when MB halted production temporarily. A new G63 immediately available will fetch 25-50k over the 2022 list of 197-205k MSRP.. buyers that placed orders and waited do not pay any premium with ethical dealers .. the 4x4 squared are 75k over MSRP around the country

    • @ninjatrades
      @ninjatrades Рік тому

      I ordered a 2023 G63 loaded at 207k MSRP... from my local MB Dealership. Just came in last week, they are asking 25k over.... sucks to say no to them when I waited almost a year for!

  • @binyamj
    @binyamj Рік тому +3

    My local dealers upsell them by $75k and $100k respectively. They’re still selling!

  • @jamie140
    @jamie140 Рік тому +9

    You’re missing an important fact. In early spring 2021 MB announced they would no longer produce V8 vehicles due to supply constraints.That caused prices to explode temporarily. They have since resumed normal production, albeit somewhat constrained

  • @kottuning3294
    @kottuning3294 Рік тому +31

    So happy these are tanking. Can't wait to pick one up for normal depreciated pricing

    • @FJB74
      @FJB74 Рік тому +5

      Labor rates and prices of parts are never going to go down though. Have fun paying an arm and a leg for service and parts.. but if you can afford it then hey, more power to you

    • @drewmorg.
      @drewmorg. Рік тому

      @@FJB74 Yep we have a GLC 350 and its $1750 to replace and recalibrate a windshield at Mercedes dealership. European car prices are insane for repair.

    • @FJB74
      @FJB74 Рік тому +1

      @@drewmorg. good god.

    • @jonothandoeser
      @jonothandoeser Рік тому +2

      @@drewmorg. Recalibrate the windshield?

    • @JohnSmith-tz4on
      @JohnSmith-tz4on Рік тому +5

      Yep, I bought a used Benz when I was younger, found out the cost to repair was ridiculous, dealer or no. I was amused by the on hold recording playing "enjoy free espresso and putting green while you wait for your car to be serviced" until I realized that meant this was gonna be expensive... Even non-dealer people assume you have money and hike their prices and there's instant class envy attitude, people act like you cut them off even if you change lanes a quarter mile ahead of them, this is where I learned that to road rage against someone reveals you have an inferiority complex.
      Owning a Mercedes works against you in any negotiation, some women are instantly attracted, revealing they're worthless, it was a nice car, drove like a steel cloud, but for the money, you're going to get more car elsewhere, and I for sure don't trust Mercedes workmanship after the planned obsolescence started being built into it and I saw many nice well cared for cars stalled at the side of the road or in the road the failure was so dramatic and sudden and without warning. Probably because of the wiring harness being sandwiched between two plastic panels until the vibration rubbed through the wires insulation, causing a $50k repair bill in cars 5 years old.
      No thanks. I Don't care how low the price is, I'm probably never going to own a Mercedes again, I'm not into the status thing, to me that's idiots revealing how stupid they are to value the envy of others. I would MUCH rather be anonymous in a sleeper car with equivalent luxury.

  • @jeffrey_live1748
    @jeffrey_live1748 Рік тому +5

    Why we need the Suzuki Jimny! Affordable similar performance

  • @robotcommenter
    @robotcommenter Рік тому +3

    One of the best and bullet proof cars i ever had❤💪in 4 years with my 08 g55 amg i spend $3k lol with no issues now and i drove 40k and now its 175k original miles and its like new and very strong 👊💪💪💪💪💪

  • @finnianfitzsimons623
    @finnianfitzsimons623 Рік тому +13

    Thank goodness, hopefully they’ll plummet to where I can afford one

  • @ss-to7ii
    @ss-to7ii Рік тому +1

    Ill never forget when i saw a used $320,000 GWAGON at a dealer in Woodland Hills. This was in 2020... someone bought it nearly a year later...

  • @roch145
    @roch145 Рік тому +3

    Supply vs demand determines price. 1606 G Wagons for sale = increased supply which decreases price. Lots of potential reasons for increased supply and/or decreased demand.

  • @604h22a
    @604h22a Рік тому +3

    There was speculation that the g63 was going to be discontinued hence greedy dealers started hoarding, overpaying for them. Now Mercedes said there going to continue to make the V8 and prices are going down

  • @juliandrake3159
    @juliandrake3159 Рік тому +4

    I traded in a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Cabriolet with 39k miles on it back in June for almost what I paid for it 2.5 years earlier and then watched it sit on the dealer lot while they listed it for $13k more than what they gave me for it. They kept lowering the price and lowering the price until finally in October of 2022 it disappeared from their inventory. They were asking less than what they gave me for it on trade in at that time. Not sure if they sold it or if they sent it to auction but either way, they lost money on that deal. I would love a G-wagon and I would off-road it (I take my 2022 Lexus GX off road all the time) but they are a bit out of my price range.

  • @mukwanofred9147
    @mukwanofred9147 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for your review,
    I also wanted to hear g400d, g350d,
    Which are more economical and good for work

  • @youtubecarspottersguide1
    @youtubecarspottersguide1 Рік тому +5

    like the unimog , its a off road beast , military spec is the 4x4s2 need to be more basic base off road model , than for rodeo drive and car valet park In a posh ski resort or palm beach

  • @johnfranktullo3463
    @johnfranktullo3463 Рік тому +8

    I wouldn’t say falling in value more like living in reality

  • @johnlamers4762
    @johnlamers4762 Рік тому +11

    Vehicle prices have gotten out of control and have been for about 5 years now. Maybe some day the common folk can afford. Modestly priced vehicle without having to pay through the nose on one.

  • @rc51bigdaddy
    @rc51bigdaddy Рік тому +5

    I am not a fan of manufacturers artificially creating a limited inventory and then asking crazy prices. An interesting video would be to analyze the financial cost to manufacturers of building these special vehicles versus the price they ask for them. Can't see Mercedes ever making a lot of G Wagons due to the poor gas mileage. Also as others have mentioned, there is the cost of ownership like maintenance and insurance. I think as interest rates continue to rise the cost of every expensive item will come down to a point where the target customer might again be able to afford the item. I can't see the cost of certain exclusive vehicles ever coming down too much though. Porsche is never going to make many of the GT3 RS or GT2 RS so there will always be enough people who can easily afford those rare models. I am just very glad to NOT be in the market for any vehicle or property at the moment. Yikes!

    • @BelovedChatter
      @BelovedChatter Рік тому

      What inventory isn’t limited artificially or otherwise. I’ve never understood the complaint

  • @DLewis-pc2op
    @DLewis-pc2op Рік тому +10

    Nice review!! But, I think I'll just hang on to my Toyota 4 runner Limited.

  • @JL-rd5gn
    @JL-rd5gn Рік тому +1

    was it in danger of rolling when it went up on 3 wheels?

  • @guenthermichaels5303
    @guenthermichaels5303 Рік тому +2

    Mercedes managed to set a new record in 2021 with G wagon. with 41,174 vehicles delivered world-wide.
    Of this only 8500 were sold in US.
    2022 is Ukraine war, soaring fuel, heating food prices in Europe, plus no sales in Russia.

  • @joseanibalrobles8319
    @joseanibalrobles8319 Рік тому +23

    I agree, it’s just a status symbol, many G owners don’t even know how to drive them off road. The Land Cruiser in my opinion beats the G Wagon hands down,

    • @trp2413
      @trp2413 Рік тому +1

      I’d take an LC over a G any day.

    • @mvubu6823
      @mvubu6823 Рік тому +2

      The G wagons we see on the streets are built for rappers and pimps.
      Slightly more de-speced with some decent wheel/ tires is pretty spectacular
      (And I own a LC200)

    • @jonathankenton2502
      @jonathankenton2502 Рік тому +3

      @@mvubu6823 ​ ​ yes the thousands and thousands of g wagons on the road are ALL owned by pimps and rappers… How about people buy whatever car makes them happy. So many “car” people seems to be so far up their own rear end when it comes to expensive vehicles. It’s truly a bizarre phenomenon.

    • @chrisloesch5854
      @chrisloesch5854 Рік тому +2

      I own a G63 and I’m not a pimp or a rapper. I also own 3 Wranglers at various levels of build and years. I don’t own an Land Cruisers and I go off-road with all my vehicles.

    • @mvubu6823
      @mvubu6823 Рік тому

      @@jonathankenton2502 oh calm yourself... It's a figure of speech.
      Its a blingy, flash, poser look.
      Chrome everywhere, low profile on massive rims, etc.
      It's not the functional (and comfy) G wagon it could be.

  • @HomeshighlandPark
    @HomeshighlandPark Рік тому

    I have a 2019 m5 comp Bought used 85k 13k miles put 30k down at 2.99 interest rate. I’m still good even if it falls. And I love the car so I’m not concerned about falling prices

  • @remoteviewer08
    @remoteviewer08 Рік тому +3

    Why is no mention being made about paying $5k a year to fuel this beautiful beast!! ???

  • @shootsandscoots
    @shootsandscoots Рік тому +1

    Not just any street in LA. Olympic Blvd, Wilshire Blvd., Bev Hills and Santa Monica Blvd. These cars are driveway art, meant to impress the neighbors and passersby, even if you’re not rich.

  • @joeshmoe8952
    @joeshmoe8952 Рік тому

    In Southern California & Vegas I've seen these vehicles selling for way more than they're worth, and that was just the other day.

  • @Brian-cr6rb
    @Brian-cr6rb Рік тому +2

    I'll never be able to afford one, but I want one not because of a status symbol, but for what it actually is! A tank!

  • @djp1234
    @djp1234 Рік тому +18

    Now if only the real estate market would crash...

  • @9663mu
    @9663mu Рік тому +4

    Hopefully these dealers can eat the flooring prices. For all the shady price gouging they did. I know these are still going for 50K over in my neck of the woods So Cal

  • @houstoncowdog
    @houstoncowdog Рік тому +49

    I’m really hoping for a crash because I’ve really been wanting a 991 S with less than 50k but will not buy until I can find one for less than $65k, 911s are overvalued in my opinion.

    • @paxundpeace9970
      @paxundpeace9970 Рік тому +2

      911 those sell for north of 90K from the manufacturer. If you get one for 80k with less then 20,000 miles you lucky

    • @logancooper348
      @logancooper348 Рік тому +1

      911 is a timeless vehicle, there’s no reason for it to decrease in price

    • @mkyhou1160
      @mkyhou1160 Рік тому

      @@logancooper348t’s a mass produced car, it gets old and breaks down more (at crazy expense). The older it gets, the worse it gets, that’s why it decreases in price.

    • @Blue-op6qv
      @Blue-op6qv Рік тому

      lil bro tryna buy a porsche

    • @houstoncowdog
      @houstoncowdog Рік тому

      @@Blue-op6qv Can you buy one? Can you pay cash for it? How much money do you make? I’m guessing not very much considering you used the term “bro”.

  • @bigpoppa1992
    @bigpoppa1992 Рік тому +5

    TFL should buy the cheapest used G wagon and make some videos with it.

  • @greggraham2642
    @greggraham2642 Рік тому +3

    Saying the G Wagon is the most reliable Mercedes in the past 30 years is really not saying anything at all. If i was 100 miles from a mechanic on an off road trail, I would trust a 1998 4Runner with 250,000 miles and a rear locker before I would ever think about a G Wagon. That 4Runner in good shape probably will cost you around $6,000.

    • @kev7co
      @kev7co Рік тому

      Cap

    • @skyline9789
      @skyline9789 Рік тому

      just tell us ur poor buddy😂😂😂😂

  • @flypimpinogflypimp2126
    @flypimpinogflypimp2126 Рік тому +1

    Back in 2021 I was pimping my hose for $500 an hour ,now I can only get $300 an hour! It's not just the car business it's hurting, it's hard out here for a pimp.

  • @martinwalther358
    @martinwalther358 Рік тому

    I just recently experienced the same „shit“ with a Chevrolet Corvette, V8. The dealer in California told me, that I would have to wait for 2 to 3 years to get one and he was asking for MRSP + 50‘000 extra!!! Good when you don’t need or want to buy a new car now…

  • @rondail5675
    @rondail5675 Рік тому

    Great discussion! I like the idea that Roman is joining with Autoline. Get together with other channels and have a debate!!!! Alex, Mark, Tim,.......

  • @amritsingh2171
    @amritsingh2171 Рік тому +9

    What would be amazing is even after the price cut: people don't buy from these dealers who had ridiculous markups. But thr public forgets real fast and wants instant gratification.

    • @jamesrecknor6752
      @jamesrecknor6752 Рік тому +1

      I was mad at my dealer about a mark up, but then he told me 'we can get financing for anyone, even YOU!" I love my dealer.

  • @Defiant84
    @Defiant84 Рік тому +1

    They have a huge tax right off too which was an even bigger driving factor in sales.

  • @Hiluxtaco
    @Hiluxtaco Рік тому +2

    Hopefully all of these crazily-price electric vehicles/trucks come down in price too..

  • @electrikoptik
    @electrikoptik Рік тому +14

    The problem with the G-wagon is, is that they are not only expensive to buy but also expensive to maintain.
    Also they are a lot less reliable than you would think.

    • @fxdusty
      @fxdusty Рік тому +2

      I have not had this experience. Go to look at part prices and you will find them very affordable.

    • @Ryancdavis
      @Ryancdavis Рік тому

      deferred maintenance is expensive; otherwise a very reliable vehicle even when used off-road (as it was intended)

    • @Jackymonstera
      @Jackymonstera Рік тому +1

      This guy doesn’t own a g wagon lol, it’s not that expensive to maintain if you can afford one

  • @motorhead69ification
    @motorhead69ification Рік тому +2

    Priced out of the enthusiast market, a shame with all the capability they only see mall parking lots. I love Whistlin Diesel's videos on this.

  • @billnorblat4047
    @billnorblat4047 Рік тому +22

    992 GT3 is one of the only sports/super cars that's consistently still way over sticker. It's holding value better than almost everything

    • @adamgoodman3422
      @adamgoodman3422 Рік тому +2

      No. 4Runner TRD PRo.

    • @americansmark
      @americansmark Рік тому +3

      For now. The 911s will tumble soon. Porsches have been WAY overvalued for years and the market is readjusting.

    • @adamgoodman3422
      @adamgoodman3422 Рік тому +1

      @@americansmark market values simplicity & reliability over beauty & complexity.

    • @jackmac66
      @jackmac66 Рік тому +1

      Not true Ferrari f8 as well

    • @charleschenhua
      @charleschenhua Рік тому +2

      Agree, 911s are way over priced and there are a lot of them for sale

  • @functionalfitness1013
    @functionalfitness1013 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @christianglaude6659
    @christianglaude6659 Рік тому +10

    I'd LOVE to get one
    I wouldn't even mind the old gen
    Heck, I'd take one off the Canadian armed forces if I could!

  • @shakah2000
    @shakah2000 Рік тому +1

    My name is Shakah , I live in Los Angeles and South Florida and Both of you guys are correct about the Gwagon , I believe the underline issue or should I say good issue is that these newer vehicles(SUVs) are looking better, have the same Lux features and if someone is a serious off roader the G is NOT on the list in America .
    I’ve owned 5 RANGE Rovers 89-2016 ….NEVER AGAIN !!! I’m going Raptor or Tundra ….or when things cool down and reset -ELECTRIC PICK UP 😎

  • @waltercox2207
    @waltercox2207 Рік тому +1

    the 2008 09 gl550 are about to go up in price they are solid trucks also!!!

  • @edmasi
    @edmasi Рік тому +1

    DAD!!! Please stop saying "Right" every 3 seconds! Haha Love the show.

  • @BladeDoomer86
    @BladeDoomer86 Рік тому +1

    How i wish Mercedes would get off their high horses and sell the basic version at a reasonable price, like in Europe.. We don't need the AMG craziness, the base model is fine as it is!

  • @michaelfearney6696
    @michaelfearney6696 Рік тому

    Range Rover prices are also in the dumps rn. Lost 20k in value when the new ones started to get delivered

  • @fariteymourtash7101
    @fariteymourtash7101 Рік тому +2

    Glad to see prices coming down. was looking at G63 but mark uos were crazy. I still had to pay $15K over MSRP to get a Jeep Rubicon 392, but it is much more affordable than a G63.

  • @damham5689
    @damham5689 Рік тому +1

    Its not really a crash. Its a correction. Prices on many things have been way over inflated. Partially due to Pandemic, shortages, hording, and price gouging.

  • @the_jarmel
    @the_jarmel Рік тому +2

    Great job guys 👏👏👏.....

  • @KevinNiven
    @KevinNiven Рік тому +1

    All the high end watches are tanking also.

  • @markknight5373
    @markknight5373 Рік тому

    This is great some of us commoners will be able to get some of these vehicles that have been priced out of our range

  • @MatthieuVlogs
    @MatthieuVlogs Рік тому

    loved the three requisites to iconic:
    1. functional.... do what it says it will and do it WELL
    2. reliable.... can't be respected for generations if it won't last generations
    3. FUN.... smile-inducing inside and out

    • @manny7662
      @manny7662 Рік тому

      I guess that's why the older models are classic vehicles opposed to the news ones.

  • @thegram9207
    @thegram9207 Рік тому

    Still my dream too and for the same reasons . It will go off-road to some extend . My old Touareg will still take the biggest beating though.

  • @soulsurfer8797
    @soulsurfer8797 10 місяців тому

    Are you all going to do an update about the 2022-2023 G63 4x4e2 complete recalls?

  • @duraflexllc4860
    @duraflexllc4860 Рік тому +1

    We need pick up trucks to come down with the prices for sure something that we all need for vehicles like this it’s nice to have but they’re not exactly my style

    • @33Luger
      @33Luger Рік тому

      The higher interest rates should drive down prices, plus a recession.

  • @graemelliott3942
    @graemelliott3942 Рік тому +1

    How about the regular Corvette or the Z06?

  • @svrider702
    @svrider702 Рік тому

    I can’t wait to build my overland g wagon (off road is what they need to do) 🤙🤙🤙🤙 let’s get those prices to bottom baby!!

  • @derekjarman1638
    @derekjarman1638 Рік тому +2

    It's about time the overinflated car market bubble got popped!

  • @scherfcom
    @scherfcom Рік тому

    Most luxury cars are overvalued with their MSRP, so it's just reasonable to have huge depreciation for used luxury cars, especially as demand falls off the cliff for many of these models. Unless a Corvette SUV is coming out by 2024, I'm definitely looking to get a preowned Lambo Urus for below/around $100K or perhaps a used Audi RS Q8 for even a lot less.

  • @kailaniandi
    @kailaniandi Рік тому +2

    I loved my W163/ML500 sport, and maybe get a G63 at some point. Great as all around cars. I don't know anyone selling theirs anytime soon.

  • @thomasshepard6030
    @thomasshepard6030 Рік тому

    My pal was a car dealer in the 80s he used to buy these G-WAGONS REALLY CHEAP AS NO DEALERS WOULD TOUCH THEM AS SOON AS SOME SO CALLED CELEBRITIES STARTED DRIVING ABOUT IN THEM THE PRICE WENT THROUGH THE ROOF AMAZING HOW THINGS COME FULL CIRCLE

  • @gregorymartin2697
    @gregorymartin2697 Рік тому +1

    I totally disagree. As a highline car dealer and lessor, I first bought a G wagon (Gelandewagen) in 2002 and have driven many since. I would personally NEVER buy one and never chose to drive one even though I usually could. Functionally, the vehicle is extremely limited. What good is it? Other than offroad, it's only a status symbol. It is not ergonomic or comfortable, either in the driver's seat or the rear seats. It has a terrible turning radius, a short wheelbase, and a high center of gravity so it's not nimble and has a lousy ride. At highway speed it's like a giant shoebox going down the road with high wind / road noise and awful fuel economy. Its origin is from the 70s as a military vehicle built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria. When military use was discontinued a marketer in Stuttgart had an idea to keep the factory going: let's give it a leather interior some lux car amenities, put an MB star on the hood and sell it to Americans. It worked!

    • @Vin496
      @Vin496 Рік тому

      I agree, I test drove one in 2012, back when a G63 was "only"120K and you could get a discount. After 10 minutes behind the wheel, I knew it would be a horrible vehicle for every day use. Felt unstable at 80 mph, crap gas mileage and as you stated not really comfortable, yeah the doors sound awesome when they are shut and the thing is built like a vault.
      What's funny is that it's supposed to be the ultimate utility vehicle , but it come with 21 inch wheels and low profile street tires.

  • @Agent77X
    @Agent77X Рік тому

    Went to my local Mercedes dealership and show this video and the sales manager thought I was crazy!😮

  • @ayushsharma9036
    @ayushsharma9036 Рік тому

    Correction - if you borrowed at adjustable rates then you would pay a lot more - fixed rates from last year is another story

  • @fscottgray9784
    @fscottgray9784 Рік тому +5

    A G wagon with 53,000 miles just sold here locally in Idaho for 79K.

  • @saltlakesuperman
    @saltlakesuperman Рік тому

    Sticker prices are ridiculous as they are. Let alone the over MSRP mark up gouging.

  • @joseramonnajarro1792
    @joseramonnajarro1792 Рік тому

    I was also waiting for the 2018 4by4 square to come down on price but it did the opposite!!!

  • @delldavis9803
    @delldavis9803 Рік тому

    Here in Southern California dirt bikes and dual sports are way over priced used. Bikes are going more than a new one. especially if you can find a dirtbike with a California plate on it.

    • @skyline9789
      @skyline9789 Рік тому +1

      thats cuz commiefornia banned most new bikes from ohv

  • @ropersix
    @ropersix Рік тому

    I live in Silicon Valley, and can confidently say another segment of the G-Wagon market is wealthy, middle-aged women who like big SUVs. From what I see out the streets anyway, that even seems like the largest segment--at least around here.

  • @tallll70
    @tallll70 Рік тому

    The engine trans 3 lockers and portal axles, all that is great, but i would not want it wrapped in thin wall rectangle box... If someone ask me to choose in between this and the Touareg you use to have if it would be the one with 3 lockers, i would totally choose the Touareg

    • @skyline9789
      @skyline9789 Рік тому

      ‘’if someone asked me to pick between a corolla or bugatti id still pick my corolla” 😂😂 save some girls for the rest of us u baller

  • @JoeGiz64
    @JoeGiz64 Рік тому +2

    I doubt G Wagon actual sale prices will be falling. Vehicle is on too high demand.

  • @altenburg55
    @altenburg55 8 місяців тому

    Got my 2018 G63 in 2017. alien green.
    Love the Behemoth...

  • @mortimersnerd4156
    @mortimersnerd4156 Рік тому +4

    The Price is too high. Good to know that folks are loosing money on their grift!

    • @gibby5335
      @gibby5335 Рік тому

      Loosing so much money. Lol

  • @gabe1784
    @gabe1784 Рік тому

    I’m happy with my new X3, no complaints from me!

  • @farriskhan2352
    @farriskhan2352 Рік тому

    I bought my 2021 2-Door Manual Transmission Bronco for $30,555. I'm good. No G-Wagon for me. And I bet I get more attention from my vehicle than this one (from just average people).
    Interesting take on the suggested three aspects of "Iconic Vehicles":
    1. Does what it says its going to do.
    2. Reliable.
    3. Fun.
    My take version of this:
    1. 2-doors, not 4.
    2. Fun.
    Literally every 2-door vehicle that is also fun is iconic. Reliability and its performance at the Taco Bell drive through are "nice to have", not must haves. Look it up man.

    • @skyline9789
      @skyline9789 Рік тому

      lmfao no one in the world would take ur base model sh1tbox ford over a G63 😂😂😂 ford and reliable😂😂😂😂😂

  • @alr5373
    @alr5373 Рік тому

    Before this video I would have guessed they sold new for just over $100k. By the title I was guessing you could buy a newer used one for $40k.
    I just got rid of an Audi Q7 because the warranty just expired and there is no way I’m going to pay for their repairs. Brake jobs are $1,500. It costs over $1,000 to replace the battery. After just 7 years the leather was starting to crack. So what are you paying for? We traded it in and got $26k and bought a baby bronco and are very happy with it. I doubt I would have bought one of these Mercedes if they were selling at $40k

    • @skyline9789
      @skyline9789 Рік тому

      lmfao just tell us ur poor already 😂😂😂

  • @stanleynowak9325
    @stanleynowak9325 Рік тому +1

    A current model year vehicle can never be considered an investment. Conventional wisdom dictates that vehicles don't appreciate until they are 30 years old, and they must be rare and unique.

  • @vikmelik9953
    @vikmelik9953 Рік тому

    Mercedes announced that they were going to stop production on the G class by 2020 and that pushed the prices up on top of the chip shortage / c*vid car taxes and dealer mark ups. Then mercedes said they will continue making the G class till 2024 causing prices to come down as 2022 models were no longer “the last ones” to be made. When they call off the G lass again the ‘last models’ will shoot up in prices. Imo

  • @devildog5354
    @devildog5354 Рік тому +4

    I own a 2015 Nissan 'G'. Xterra PRO-4X; paid $30K new for it. It goes off-road too...

  • @alanzolotoff6014
    @alanzolotoff6014 Рік тому +1

    Hey Tommy what vehicles do you think might go up in price ? I’m hearing the hellcat will be going up in price since 2023 will be the last year for the hemi. It’s the new rumor ? ? 👍

  • @RCRitterFPV
    @RCRitterFPV Рік тому +2

    I’ll buy one when I can get a decent one at 40