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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | The End of An Era 36.5 yrs (07/1984 - 01/2021) of continuous Gwagen ownership ended today, as the new owner of my 2000 G500 NMLE pulled out of my driveway. It started in 1984 with a new LWB 280GE ordered and purchased in Stuttgart I drove it for 18 years and 111,000 happy miles when I sold it in 2002. I purchased a used 2000 G500 NMLE, "Deep Throat" with 22,000 miles in 2002. It left today with almost 93,000 miles on the clock. Lots of great adventures, good friends and happy times during that Era. Onward and upward to the next chapter in my life. Happy Trails! (DSC00374_DxO.jpg) Attachments ---------------- DSC00374_DxO.jpg (194KB - 1 downloads) | ||
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WEBIII Extreme Veteran Date registered: Oct 2010 Location: Inlet Beach, FL Vehicle(s): 461.318, 463.241 Posts: 315 | Re: The End of An Era Congratulations. What are the specs on the van? Hot tub on the back? | ||
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AlanMcR Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, CA, Los Altos Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL Posts: 3500 | RE: The End of An Era Those Sprinter campers are really appealing, but I still want the off-road exploring capability at this stage in life. | ||
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gbenzer Extreme Veteran Date registered: Dec 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 2007 G-500, 2017 Audi Q7 Posts: 418 | RE: The End of An Era Happy motoring and best wishes. We still value your input for us and especially thankful for admin. of the forum. The adventure you pictured in your new van is where we went on our last big adventure before COVID hit. We have been thinking of adding a similar van to our fleet. | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | RE: The End of An Era gbenzer - 1/24/2021 11:58 AM We have been thinking of adding a similar van to our fleet. If you do and you want the build on a Sprinter chassis, check out the Coachmen Galleria. Excellent quality and superior customer service. I'm on a first name basis and have the cell phone number for the Factory Manufacturing Manager. They listen and respond to their customers. You won't find that to be the case with other manufacturers. | ||
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Desert Fox Veteran Date registered: May 2013 Location: Tucson, Arizona Vehicle(s): G500 2002 Posts: 191 | Re: The End of An Era Enjoy your new ride! | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: The End of An Era Desert Fox - 1/25/2021 7:00 PM Enjoy your new ride! Thanks. It's already 2 yrs old; but a really great way to travel in these Covid times. Our own kitchen, bed and bathroom for easy social distancing. | ||
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Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3185 | Re: The End of An Era Haaapy Trails Dutch and enjoy the Sprinter. | ||
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Otiswesty Administrator Date registered: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213 Posts: 3003 | Re: The End of An Era Good travels with the Sprinter, nice to have some comforts of home when camping. Your old G500 is amazing. (Arizona.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Arizona.jpg (69KB - 0 downloads) | ||
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J.R. Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Vehicle(s): 00 G500, 09 911 4S, 11 Cayenne S, 86 280GE (sold) Posts: 828 | Re: The End of An Era otiswesty - 1/27/2021 12:24 AM Your old G500 is amazing. You got an amazing G, BUT it is not OLD. It is "seasoned" | ||
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heinz Veteran Date registered: Dec 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Vehicle(s): G500, MY 2000 Posts: 176 | RE: The End of An Era Hi Dutch, your former G500 and my G500 met in Tuscaloosa last Sunday again for a short visit. Here we figured out that they both were born in Graz probably at the same day in October 1999. They are only 49 VIN # apart. (142736584_10221926521284768_489005182459253484_n.jpg) (141893440_10221926521604776_2616330509432130659_n.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 142736584_10221926521284768_489005182459253484_n.jpg (103KB - 0 downloads) 141893440_10221926521604776_2616330509432130659_n.jpg (83KB - 0 downloads) | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | RE: The End of An Era heinz - 1/27/2021 4:19 PM Hi Dutch, your former G500 and my G500 met in Tuscaloosa last Sunday again for a short visit. Here we figured out that they both were born in Graz probably at the same day in October 1999. They are only 49 VIN # apart. :lmao: Ja. Shipment date on my G500 was 11 Nov 1999. | ||
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AGuess Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Holly Springs NC Vehicle(s): 93 500GE, 93 500GE, 2002 G500 Posts: 717 | Re: The End of An Era Happy Trails Dutch and I hope you continue share your knowledge here. | ||
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WEBIII Extreme Veteran Date registered: Oct 2010 Location: Inlet Beach, FL Vehicle(s): 461.318, 463.241 Posts: 315 | Re: The End of An Era Wait, how does the NMLE with a Nov 99 delivery date have the later steering wheel with controls when my G500 with a build date in Jan 2000 has the earlier steering wheel? | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: The End of An Era WEBIII - 1/27/2021 10:00 PM Wait, how does the NMLE with a Nov 99 delivery date have the later steering wheel with controls when my G500 with a build date in Jan 2000 has the earlier steering wheel? Send me your VIN. I'll pull your Vehicle Data Card which will usually have the delivery date. The NMLE is titled as a 2000 year model by Europa Int'l, as was marketed in the 2000 Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog. They gave them the year model of when they Federalized them, not when they were built. The newer steering wheel came about in mid-1999. | ||
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WEBIII Extreme Veteran Date registered: Oct 2010 Location: Inlet Beach, FL Vehicle(s): 461.318, 463.241 Posts: 315 | RE: The End of An Era Coincidentally the shipment date on mine was 21 years ago to this day. My steering wheel got wrapped with Brabus stitching so perhaps the entire steering wheel was just swapped out for some old stock at that time. | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | RE: The End of An Era WEBIII - 1/28/2021 7:43 AM Coincidentally the shipment date on mine was 21 years ago to this day. My steering wheel got wrapped with Brabus stitching so perhaps the entire steering wheel was just swapped out for some old stock at that time. Yes, your Shipment Date is later than the NMLE, but the VIN ending in 115909 is quite a bit earlier than the NMLE VIN ending in 118833. The last six digits of the VIN are sequential by date. | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | RE: The End of An Era DUTCH - 1/28/2021 9:14 AM WEBIII - 1/28/2021 7:43 AM Coincidentally the shipment date on mine was 21 years ago to this day. My steering wheel got wrapped with Brabus stitching so perhaps the entire steering wheel was just swapped out for some old stock at that time. Yes, your Shipment Date is later than the NMLE, but the VIN ending in 115909 is quite a bit earlier than the NMLE VIN ending in 118833. The last six digits of the VIN are sequential by date. The steering wheel and instrument cluster were revised/upgraded starting with VIN ending in 116957. | ||
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WEBIII Extreme Veteran Date registered: Oct 2010 Location: Inlet Beach, FL Vehicle(s): 461.318, 463.241 Posts: 315 | RE: The End of An Era DUTCH - 1/28/2021 8:14 AM WEBIII - 1/28/2021 7:43 AM Coincidentally the shipment date on mine was 21 years ago to this day. My steering wheel got wrapped with Brabus stitching so perhaps the entire steering wheel was just swapped out for some old stock at that time. Yes, your Shipment Date is later than the NMLE, but the VIN ending in 115909 is quite a bit earlier than the NMLE VIN ending in 118833. The last six digits of the VIN are sequential by date. Interesting info. I wonder why mine took so long to be shipped. Anyway, sorry for the hijack. Congratulations to Eric! Hope you had a safe trip home. | ||
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Otiswesty Administrator Date registered: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213 Posts: 3003 | Re: The End of An Era Got home tonight, 3750 miles, 63 driving hours, and tons of fun. There was a big accident on I-5 right on front of us, 30 miles away from home. I had slowed down seeing the reckless Fast and Furious scene going on. No one was hurt, but 2 cars wrecked. Some small scratches in east Joshua Tree NP. What a cool area. Also got to drive on the beach in California which is an activity on its last gasp. Edited by otiswesty 1/31/2021 11:08 PM (JT1.jpg) (JT3.jpg) (pismo.jpg) Attachments ---------------- JT1.jpg (163KB - 0 downloads) JT3.jpg (99KB - 0 downloads) pismo.jpg (103KB - 0 downloads) | ||
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