1988 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 300GD review from UK and Ireland
"A car you can put in your will"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front seats do not wear well.
Starter motor needed to be replaced at 110000 miles, £500.00 from the dealer.
Top speed is 60mph, downhill it is 70mph.
Glow plugs are 9 volt ones not 0.9 volts, found this out after blowing out £100.00 worth of plugs from the Mercedes dealer.
Heaters need looking at. They blow hot on a hot day.
General comments?
Drives like a tank.
Feels like a tank.
The security is the greatest compared to any road going vehicle.
The best vehicle I have ever driven.
Reliable.
I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who drives a multi-personnel vehicle or four wheel drive.
It has great road presence.
Engine sound is excellent.
I am saving up to get a newer version.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Landcruiser |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2003 |