that guy is right dampeners don't fix death wobbles they dampen them.. you should check everything in the steering system. Also check the wheel hubs too to make sure it's not that a wheel is off center on the centering ring.
Just sent my boss' 201616 G63 to MB for service A (2 prepaid service package) for C$2700, front brake pads + rotors C$2500, winter tires C$2900, installation & alignment C$ unknown, rear sensors & wiring $2400 + installation $750. Interior & exterior detailing for C$600, paint correction & ceramic coating $1500. And the list goes on.
@@djzaki As for myself, I'm hunting for something older, like early 2000s G500 for its less complexity in electronics. G wagon won't be my daily, and I don't wanna break my bank like my boss does, so an older simpler G serves its purpose.
The more I learn about the ridiculous maintenance on European luxury cars, the more and desirable they become. I look at people who drive them and recognize everyone is spending thousands of dollars on maintenance for depreciation. My sister gave me a nice BMW, which ended up being an endless money pit. Primary car is the Porsche Cayman, which has been decent. I’m thinking about getting the last year of the Lincoln town car has reliable, transportation or cough up the money for a Toyota. I think my days of owning European cars have come to an end.
I still have an older bmw that hasn't given me any issues, but I keep it as a weekend car / collectible. But I think I will always use a Lexus or Toyota as a daily driver from now on
Really wanted a g63 but Porsche seems to be the only reliable turbo manufacturer. I went with a 2016 g550. Just wish the g55 was still available in facelift. I had an e55 and it was problem free all the way until I sold it at 188k miles
@@stlswagger what model year was the e55. Yeah to be honest I'm not sure I'll ever buy another Mercedes. The AMG gt looks so nice, but I'd rather get the uglier g80 m3 for the sake of a more reliable engine. Mercedes used to be top notch.
i convinced my father to buy a g wagon 2017 and now he has just bought one. The color is exactly the same as yours. The car is nice but the only thing i dont like is how the ride is a bit bumpy.
Pretty cool to get it from a tv star, even a d-list celeb. I've wanted one of these for a long time, but definitely scary seeing the oil leaks wreaking havoc. Would really prefer a 63 over the 550 just for the extra power. Honestly surprised to see this much wrong with it.
Yeah looking back I would've gone the g550 route like a 13-15 model non turbo. I have pages of work done by mercedes from the previous owner but it still wasn't enough. Going to take apart the turbos nex month. Hoping it's just gaskets and hosing
@@djzaki good luck! I always figured the naturally aspirated 550s would be total dogs to drive. I’d love a 2016+ 550 with the 4.0t but im not sure how reliable those are either truthfully
Sooooo it sounds like you regret getting this. I’ve been in your shoes where you stress out on driving it for fear of what’s next to break down. Hmm, I wanted one but the stories are keeping me away from it.
@SoCal Realtor if you want one I recommend going the 13 to 15 g route not the g63. I mean, I don't regret it. It's so special so menacing and absolutely beautiful, just a major pain lol like a hot girlfriend that has baggage
I’ve been looking to get one, I rented one with Toro and it drove amazing, I’m not a crazy driving I like to cruise, I love the sharp look of the G63, but I have seen lots of G550s that have conversions to G63, i have found a 2014 G63 with only 19k miles, but the important question is what do you think is more reliable for daily driving the G63 or G550?. Just to avoid visiting the dealership all the time 😅 Thanks budd 🤟🏻
The best model to own is definitely a 2013-2015 naturally aspirated g wagon no g63! The fact that those engines don't have turbos means they are rock solid reliable. My g63 has had a lot of issues with seals and plastic parts because the heat from the turbo engine output puts strain on every plastic part
That makes sense, then I’m gonna change my search to a 550 from now on, I don’t really care about the power I love the look and the way they drive. I really appreciate it budd, 🙏🏻
@@mohammedmerza7410 you'll see that the mileage on rhe used car market on those are much higher because people really drive them! But after a certain year I believe they go to single turbo I think in 16
@@mohammedmerza7410 yeah completely. Just be sure to check for valve cover leaks, and oil pan leaks since they're older but use it to your advantage to push price even more down. I think those are rhe best models before the g class switch to the single turbo and to the twin turbo
@@hellcatmd7635 my Lexus LX does, but I do get your point. In all honesty I much rather have a safe and reliable car than fast and fancy one. 🤷🏻 we all have our preferences
I like the 2015-17 G63 but I know it's a flaming turd of a vehicle. Mercedes designs them to fail and need constant maintenance. Smart money buys LEXUS. An LX570 will give you years of trouble free reliability.
The 13-18 doesn't change except for the Navi. My daily driver is a lexus hahah. There's no way I could drive the g everyday. The maintenance is too much. Open heart surgery to do anything on it. But with that being said, it is the best offroader compared to an lx. It's twice as fast as well. Arguably has a lot more road presence. But I do agree the lx is tremendously more reliable if it were to be a daily driven car
@@sultankuto8724 No I have not.. however I have owned a 350SDL and I loved it so much, my ex-girl stole it from me when I broke up with her. She ended up paying me for it but the reason I agreed is because that engine has an issue with rods bending and warping the cylinder head, eventually leading to engine failure. That same 350diesel engine was used in the w140 S class and likely that G350 diesel. The 300 Diesel 6 cylinder in 1986 & 1987 did not have that issue. I currently have a 1987 300SDL that I have been working on as my project. It had some unwanted tenants in the dashboard when I purchased it cheap. I knew but purchased because it was mechanically sound
Why do you think I got an overheated car? When I went through the top end of the engine it was clean. Typically german cars have bad plastics and seals naturally go bad.
Did all this happen in two years? Were you not able to see any of this coming? I always question people who are shocked and annoyed that Mercedes are expensive to repair 😂
Well I could see it coming but what I didn't was rust, and both turbo chargers leaking. Both of those turbos needed a full engine out service to replace them. All the other things I am fairly used to, but those major things made me question Mercedes most rough and tough vehicle
First of all the problem is the previous owner was a women 😆 second vehicles like this you buy new. And if your gona keep it longer than its warranty buy the extended warranty. Ill never buy a used car.
You buy a brand new German car you lose half the value driving it off the lot. Me and my cousin did most of the work on our own saving thousands of dollars. But I agree. First red flag should've been woman driven
Hahaha I am man. Been for sale but people offering bs offers. I just refuse to lose money on a supposed investment car. But I owe maybe around 40k on it. These days you can't even get a new tacoma for that price
In reality I think it was. Those bi turbo g63 engines are tremendous maintenance hogs. I still have a booklet from Beverly Hill Mercedes of daily maintenance that went above and beyong
