01-02-2024, 08:59 PM | #23 |
Major General
9847
Rep 6,146
Posts |
I've seen some in that color around LA.
I love G wagons. Hopefully one day a spouse and I have the means to get one.
__________________
Former
-2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black |
Appreciate
0
|
01-02-2024, 09:40 PM | #24 |
Brigadier General
6993
Rep 3,308
Posts |
Aren't these things the poster boy for Covid depreciation? If i recall, prices on these went insane, several dealers bought a WHACK of them for like 250K and cannot shift them barely for half that.
I kind of admire the stupidity of the thing but otherwise, hard pass. |
01-02-2024, 11:26 PM | #25 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
2123
Rep 1,894
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-03-2024, 08:39 AM | #26 |
Lieutenant General
10323
Rep 14,447
Posts |
If any Kardashian drives something, I won't.
But women seem to drool for them. My niece talks about "one day" and she's a college kid.
__________________
Crazy Diamond
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-03-2024, 12:26 PM | #28 |
Major
1078
Rep 1,165
Posts
Drives: G30 M550i
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Toronto
|
Never owned one. Long time ago, a friend who lived in multiple countries at once would leave me his g550 grand edition for months at a time, it was an 04-05 I think. Fun to drive every now and then but I couldn't imagine owning one.
I had an acura tl and a cts at the time but once the novelty wore off, I'd drive it once every 2 weeks or so. Come to think of it the only suvs I enjoyed driving regularly was an x5 or a cayenne. |
Appreciate
1
414bhp207.50 |
01-03-2024, 12:51 PM | #29 |
1Addict
3600
Rep 8,151
Posts |
Like em. I'd probably enjoy them less if they were everywhere here but it's a pretty rare car where I live.
__________________
Build: 1er Project8
Hauler: M57 Truck Daily: 991.1 GTS |
Appreciate
0
|
01-03-2024, 01:06 PM | #30 |
IG @ papa_smurf_m2
84
Rep 44
Posts
Drives: 2024 BMW M2
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Cerritos, CA
|
I have the previous generation (2018). If I can turn back time, I would not have bought it.
It looks cool and feels like a tank driving it but 0 comfort.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-03-2024, 04:42 PM | #31 |
Brigadier General
6528
Rep 3,849
Posts |
they are a status symbol imo. similar to ferrari. except with a G wagon you dont have to worry about parking curbs and potholes. and servicing is cheaper. and you can fit more people. A bright colored 4x4(2) is going to turn as many necks as huracan.
An X5 M50i is just as quick as G63 and probably does most things as good for $100k off. but it wont turn any necks or have the glitzy interior
__________________
2018 Porsche GT3 6MT Previous: Ferrari 458 | R35 GTR | F80 M3 | F87 M2c | E46 M3 | E36 M3 | Scion FRS |
Appreciate
0
|
01-04-2024, 11:41 PM | #32 |
First Lieutenant
208
Rep 328
Posts |
I'm guessing the updated G has really improved the comfort.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-05-2024, 12:08 AM | #33 |
Major General
5729
Rep 6,630
Posts
Drives: 2018 340i M Sport
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Chicago, Edgewater (via Texas & Tennessee)
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [8.78]
2020 BMW M340i xDrive [9.00] 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [7.38] 2006 BMW 330i Sport [5.83] 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [7.13] 2000 BMW 328i [6.17] |
There’s one word in your post that answers the question for me. Truck. It may have a really good, nice ride…for a truck, but it’s still a truck. I think BMW has some of the best (maybe the best, okay, Porsche is probably better) riding and handling SUVs made, but at their core they are trucks and I don’t like trucks and I won’t own one. Especially since I’m single and it’s exceedingly unlikely I will ever feel such a strong need to have one that I would choose to own two vehicles. I also don’t like its truck styling, which is basically no styling at all.
Now I have to eat a little crow. Because, it’s highly unlikely I will buy a G20 M340i again, and if I get to the point I have no choice other than to replace my F30 340i M Sport there is at least a fair likelihood it would be with a Porsche Macan.
__________________
www.bmwcca.org member #388003 - Use me as a referral & you could win a one day ///M Driving School!! ___________________________________________ |
Appreciate
0
|
01-05-2024, 10:37 AM | #35 |
Major General
5729
Rep 6,630
Posts
Drives: 2018 340i M Sport
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Chicago, Edgewater (via Texas & Tennessee)
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [8.78]
2020 BMW M340i xDrive [9.00] 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [7.38] 2006 BMW 330i Sport [5.83] 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [7.13] 2000 BMW 328i [6.17] |
They may not be body on frame, but they are still trucks. They do not have regular car suspensions. All you have to do is look at the off-road capabilities of the X5 and X3 to see they basically have a truck suspension.
__________________
www.bmwcca.org member #388003 - Use me as a referral & you could win a one day ///M Driving School!! ___________________________________________ |
Appreciate
0
|
01-05-2024, 04:30 PM | #36 |
IG @ papa_smurf_m2
84
Rep 44
Posts
Drives: 2024 BMW M2
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Cerritos, CA
|
Yeh, they completely overhauled the suspension and interior. The G purists no longer considers that a G since it deviated significantly from its origin.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-05-2024, 05:56 PM | #37 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
2123
Rep 1,894
Posts |
Quote:
The interior of the previous generation feels like a pile of junk by comparison. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-05-2024, 06:57 PM | #38 |
Convicted Felon
799
Rep 2,198
Posts |
Unfortunately, its been hijacked by the worst coast and women. They used to be cool many many yrs ago, same with Range Rovers, but its nothing but women driving them now. Terrible.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-05-2024, 09:38 PM | #39 |
Lieutenant Colonel
2123
Rep 1,894
Posts |
Who cares? News flash - women drive cars too. You must be very popular with the ladies.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-06-2024, 06:48 AM | #41 | |
Colonel
8236
Rep 2,377
Posts
Drives: 2020 BMW M4 CS
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Central PA
|
Quote:
What would you do if your buddy showed up with a white Mini Cooper convertible? Buy him a wine cooler? 15 “Chick” Cars That Men Should Never Drive https://www.theclever.com/15-chick-c...d-never-drive/ |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-06-2024, 07:22 AM | #42 |
Lieutenant General
10323
Rep 14,447
Posts |
^
Article has some cobwebs on it. The new JCW 1 to 6 Edition is buy and keep material, for myself. 08 S was an absolute hoot around city streets. Not a single issue during 3 year lease. Mini service was top notch. Supposedly the new G is a completely different vehicle. Personally, I'd go Cayenne GT or AM 707.
__________________
Crazy Diamond
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-06-2024, 01:58 PM | #43 |
Lieutenant General
10323
Rep 14,447
Posts |
Off topic:
Ran across a BMW that has my full attention. Z4 Comprehensive Package. Smaller and lighter, relatively for new, with 3 pedals has always grabbed my attention. 66, starting, isn't that bad either. Again, relatively. A few tweaks and that rascal could be a riot.
__________________
Crazy Diamond
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-06-2024, 03:31 PM | #44 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
2123
Rep 1,894
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
Car-Addicted8235.50 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Tags |
amg, g wagon, g63, mercedes |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|