3 Year Look Back
kujo on 09/02/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
After almost 3 years, I love my 2003 G. I purchased this vehicle to drive daily, but also to be used on mountain trails, farm fields and much off roading. Great, great vehicle. It climbs a mountain like a goat and has terrific power and handling abilities. I had some problems along the way which required the replacement of it's computer, and some mechanical parts. The best SUV out there that combines off-road ability with great highway features.
True 4 wheel power
busch on 06/16/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
An outstanding vehicle capable of any chosen offroad drive test. Unique power on the highway. Startup at trafic intersection to 75 mph within 6 seconds. It's extremely safe. I survived a head on colission with another vehicle in a previous model with out mishap.
excellent
canero on 08/15/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I feel very secured,is a lot of
fun,very reliable,comfortable,and I
would like to keep this car for many
years
G-500 Good Buy
EWY2003 on 07/05/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Former Rover owner-love the
dependability. Have always owned MPPV,
this has great performance. I have not
experienced any excessive wind noise or
other negative points shared by editors
or reviewers. Better than the Escalade
and the new Porshe toureag/cayen.
Mercedes Benz G Wagon
[email protected] on 03/03/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Great vehicle, after the dealer
removes all of the door rattles. For
a hand made vehicle, Mercedes Benz
needs to put effort in delivery of a
rattle free vehicle, including wind
noise. The dealership took care of
all issues. Hopefully Mercedes Benz
will take note of the money they are
paying dealers to take care of factory
issues. The more miles it has the
better it drives, i.e., loosens up.
Solid and Fun
Elvis"the king" on 12/06/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Fun to drive but no for a long time or
everyday. But when you do drive it,
one of the best. Make sure it's not
your everyday around town car. If you
want that, but a car.
great
[email protected] on 10/22/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
very fun to drive nice around corves
and off roading
Conquer Everything
David's G500 on 10/11/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Incredible machine! It takes a few days
to get used to the ride, but after you
get used to it, you won't want anything
else!
G500
SALLY on 09/25/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
BEST BUILT TRUCK I HAVE EVER HAD !
POWER , LOOKS , SAFE !
Buy anything but...
eurocar on 09/18/2003
Performance: 2
Comfort: 1
Fuel Economy: 1
Fun To Drive: 1
Interior Design: 2
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 1
Performance Rating: 2
Interior Rating: 2
Reliability Rating: 1
This car is horrible. From the day I
bought it I've had nothing but
problems. The dealership people are
inentive to the problems I've been
having. The service deparment is
constantly on backorder for parts and
it is overall a bad experience. This is
the first time that I've bought a
Mercedes (happy BMW owner) and Chrysler
quality is really showing itself in
this SUV.
My God Man! It couldn't get better!
adoc4urfoot on 08/04/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
I just got my G55 AMG the other day and
i knew this one was for me. My old
Laforza that i was imported just didnt
cut it. I think this has to be the best
SUV ever!. The sound of the engine
dunring acceleration is a classy roar
and the transmission shifts great.
Being the 6 foot 3 inch foot docter i
am, i have great all around visiblity.
It would be nice to be a little farther
away from the steering wheel but i
live. If ur sigle or even if you have a
family, this is a great car!
G500 EI Review
IBCNYA on 08/03/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
This my third high-end SUV, and it is
my best by far. The unique styling is
very eye catching. All of the
creature comforts offered in the G500
are comparable to those of the S and
CL classes. The comfort seat makes
long drives or sitting through
protracted traffic jams a very
comfortable experience. Couple the
seats with the upgraded sound system
and can almost shut out the rest of
the world. The all-terrain tires can
offer a fairly stiff ride, but that
can be remedied by replacing them with
a softer, wider tire that is more
suited for highway driving.
All- Around Car
g55man on 07/18/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Perfect for anyone to drive!
Unsafe at any speed
Unsafeatanyspeed on 06/17/2003
Performance: 2
Comfort: 2
Fuel Economy: 1
Fun To Drive: 1
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 2
Performance Rating: 2
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 1
I had a problem with the so called
safety features from day one- the ESP
would engage going around any corner
and the car would swerve into the
oncoming lane. It took 4 trips in 4
months to get someone to actually drive
the car and discover that there indeed
was a defect in the system. By that
time I wanted nothing to do with this
unsafe vehicle.
g-500
rafael medina on 06/03/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
FIRST 10000 MILES GOT PROBLEMS WITH A
WATER LICK INSIDE THE A/C PIPING.EVERY
TIME YOU WASHED IT WATER WOULD COME
INSIDE THE CAB. GOT IT FIXED. HAPPY
OWNER
tough truck
bobafet on 05/21/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
this is a great car for trips down the
trail or cruising at 90, take your
pick. Not very nimble but if that is
what you were expecting then you bought
the wrong car. Tow's well and with
ease, and absolutely refuses to get
stuck. get's a;ot of looks
Best
Mercedes on 04/30/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
This benz of mine is very fine. I love
the interior, it similar to my wifes S-
600. The offroad capability is amazing.
The ride could stand some improvement.
The G55 AMG is the third best mercedes
in my opinion. I have had no problems
and it is very reliable. If you have
the 90000 dollars for standard G55 buy
it, if you have the money for options
get those too. Its great.
weeee
345 on 04/23/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
this car is a blast!!!! I love it
evryone that reads this review should
go out and buy one right now!!!!!
I love this vehicle!
Lori L. on 03/07/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Compared to my 2001 Range Rover 4.6
HSE....wait, there it no comparison!
My G500 provides a far superior ride.
So far, problem free!
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
alex crim on 03/03/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Best Suv I have ever bought. I have
never had anything but a Benz and will
never change. The G500 is brand new
and is the best Suv I have ever owned.
For great info go to mbusa.com
Problems galore
johnnyjjjj on 02/21/2003
Performance: 3
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 2
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 2
Have had numerous electical and
mechanical problems. The vehicle has
been in the shop 4-5 times in 6
months. The G-500 handles extremely
poorly. After the fact, I have also
found out that a roof rack of any type
is not allowed by the manufacturer,
something they don't tell you when you
purchase the vehicle.
WORLD'S BEST CAR
G500 Enthusiast on 02/19/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This is the nicest car ever made. It's
so beautiful and runs so smoothly. You
get looks from everyone and you feel so
supreme!
Myahshaunti's Review
Myahshaunti Mercer on 12/25/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 1
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This vehicle is best for those who are
out to profile. It handles great and
is very roomy. The engineers didn't
cut corners when it came to the
comfort and durability. I have twin 2-
year old boys who play very rough and
they haven't done a thing. I
recommend this vehicle to anyone who
is looking for room, luxury, and above
all, class.
Awesome
GMoney on 12/09/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
5 Months, and not a single problem!
The only problem is all the stares I
get driving my G-mobile down the
strip! Quality is immaculate, and the
rarity superb.
I love this car!
Don't miss the point of this vehicle
Knights_Bridge on 11/12/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
This vehicle gives you everything you
want in the "modern day station
wagon", also called the SUV, with the
snob appeal of a luxury car. Go
anywhere - literally - (except low
level underground parking garages).
A point to be made here is that you
are buying this vehicle for what it
is, A Mercedes Truck, not for anything
else. Comparing the G500 to the new
luxury SUV's is a like comparing a
Hummer to a Rover... you're buying the
Mercedes because of what it is...
expensive fun!
G500 is amazing
stuff on 11/11/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This car is really great. It has
everything you would ever want
G-500
Zielke6 on 11/04/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I view the G wagon as a fun to drive
head turing everyday vehicle.
G500 Lemon
Dr.MLG on 10/30/2002
Performance: 3
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 1
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 1
Mechanical and electrial defects have
kept the vehicle in the service
department over 30 days in the first 3
months of ownership. The noise that
developed recently, from somewhere in
the dash, which started after
replacing the starter switch, is still
present after 2 1/2 weeks in the
shop. MB decided that it is a design
problem that I have to live with.