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Feb 20, 2008 | 02:07 AM

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Eurorus

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amazing car. but very hard to drive for a long distance!

Feb 20, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by silversurfer

I don't get it

Tectite Gray just doesnt look right on the G IMHO.

Feb 20, 2008 | 10:51 AM

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silversurfer is a splendid one to behold

ah...well we'll have to agree to disagree b/c it's my favorite color!

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:18 PM

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I agree it looks badass, but a little to military for my wife. We went with the ML63 and love that thing.

Feb 20, 2008 | 01:48 PM

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Solid Axles for the win!!!!

My '96 Lexus LX 450 with ARB steel bumpers, warn winch, OME lift, 37" BFG MT's, ect was the last toyota built with solid axles. It also had locking differentials (front, rear, and center) from the FACTORY!!!

It handles like crap though, when stock, now it is worse.

SUV's should still be built with solid axles front a rear, only 3/4 and 1 ton pickups have them now.

You cannot hurt a vehicles with solid axles front and rear

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:00 PM

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Look at the collection of the Sheikh of Dubai's #1 plated G55's in the background

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:17 PM

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honestly.... i think its a hard call between the G's and this

BRABUS WIDESTAR ML63

Feb 20, 2008 | 04:51 PM

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eh, the wide body is kinda wack

Feb 22, 2008 | 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RE5PEKT

honestly.... i think its a hard call between the G's and this

BRABUS WIDESTAR ML63

I love this car, i currently have a ML63 and i'm looking at getting a Brabus pack put on it(i've been told its around 50/60k)
Does anyone have a rough idea how much a new Brabus Widestar is?

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:04 AM

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love the feel of the heavy doors!! looks great!

Feb 24, 2008 | 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SG63

I love this car, i currently have a ML63 and i'm looking at getting a Brabus pack put on it(i've been told its around 50/60k)
Does anyone have a rough idea how much a new Brabus Widestar is?

you can call fletcher jones newport beach... that car is for sale there...

Feb 25, 2008 | 08:08 PM

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thanks RE5PENT for the info but I'm in Australia.
I've just found a contact here which I'm about to call.
http://www.sharpperformance.com.au/workshop.htm
I'm told they can get me a new Widestar.

or do a Brabus upgrade on the ML63.

Feb 26, 2008 | 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by H20SKIER

a friend has a convertible G wagon that rocks. what guys don't know about these cars over the Cayenne's is they handle out of the box. i followed one through a twisty 50 mile corridor one time that held 80mph plus the entire way. 5000lbs or whatever they are it almost never showed body roll a bit. unfortunately for Porsche the Cayenne is not that calibre. the G wagons are a big box but they move out. probably the best Mercedes built for the price tag.

You've got to be kidding!! Although I love the G, (owned several) the solid axle suspension dates back to 1979 and has to be one of the roughest riding and worst handling vehicle's on the planet. The Supercharged G55 is for sure fast and absolutely a blast to drive, but only in a straight line.

Feb 26, 2008 | 01:52 AM

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Disagree. H20 is talking about my truck with modified Brabus suspension. It can keep up in the twisties with the best of them. You'll have to take our word for it.