I have been looking for a Mercedes G for almost a year. Unfortunately, new they are far too expensive, so I've been looking for a nice used 07/08 with 50k mi. One finally came available in our area. We drove 3h 1 way to look at it. It was a mess. Not what I feel a $50k truck should be like. To top it off, the tech is old and I'd need to spend another $10-15k for upgraded suspension, tires, wheels, etc to even make it off road ready.
One Saturday, we spent the whole day in and I was bored and ready to get out. I saw a raptor on YouTube and said 'honey, let's go look at them, it'll be fun'.
We test drove a 14 screw and it blew me away. The interior was just as nice as the Benz and the truck was off road ready. It has the tech, luxuries, power, kit, everything. The adjustable pedals mean that my 4'11 partner can also drive it like a regular human. She loves it!
I hate buying new because I don't want to eat the depreciation. I asked if they had one used, thinking that there would be no chance and we could go home. They just happened to have one. What year? 13. Color? Black. Miles? 13k. Hmm. Exactly the same as the 14 and loaded the same.
The next thing I know, we're picking a custom plate and getting an extended warranty.
Sold.
And here we are. With the same over landing plans with a different platform. It's my daily driver, but also a family obsession and hobby.
