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G1979
Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Indialantic, Fl
Vehicle(s): G500 2005
Posts: 185
| Why...?
Why is it that MBUSA dose not import new SWB G's? |
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dai
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oregon USA
Vehicle(s): 300GD 300TD BMW R100RS Landini 80F
Posts: 2110
| Re: Why...?
It is remarkable that they import any G class vehicles at all. To import a SWB or Cabrio may require individual crash testing and they might have to stock actual parts for these vehicles as well. And service information! And people might purchase them. They are very nimble, well balanced, usefull vehicles. I really like mine. Why don't they import them?
-Dai |
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G1979
Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Indialantic, Fl
Vehicle(s): G500 2005
Posts: 185
| Re: Why...?
I love mine, but make me think about the future 5 years hopefully 10, I will like another SWB G. WHY?
JV |
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BrentG500
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, TX, Dallas
Vehicle(s): 2004 G500 (gone)
Posts: 449
| Re: Why...?
mbusa refuses to sell them. |
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gwagen460swb
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Vehicle(s): 280GE SWB, Toyota Highlander, BMW530i, RR HSE
Posts: 513
| Re: Why...?
Dai is correct about the reasons why the SWB or cabrio are not sold here. In addition, MBUSA conducted a survey shortly after their initial marketing of the G under MBUSA in 2002. The results showed that a majority of owners preferred the 5-door LWB. |
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MarcO
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Irvington, NY
Vehicle(s): G 500 SWB, Volvo XC90 V8
Posts: 835
| Re: Why...?
Didn't a majority of Americans prefer the Oldsmobile Cutlass for years? Does any one think that the Jeep Wrangler/Rubicon being in the same family represent an impediment? |
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G350DT
Date registered: Dec 1899
Location:
Vehicle(s):
| Re: Why...?
Studabaker or bust |
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gwagen460swb
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Vehicle(s): 280GE SWB, Toyota Highlander, BMW530i, RR HSE
Posts: 513
| Re: Why...?
Yeah, I know! I was thinking the same thing earlier after my post. Duh, we have so may 2-door Jeeps. I guess when it comes to Mercedes-Benz, it is eather a huge 4-door vehicle or a 2-door sports car. |
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