Recent content by colo77bronco

Sweet!

I am in Colorado Springs, CO. I am surprised that nobody mentioned that THOR makes a winch basket that bolts to the stock bumper. Looks like it would do what I need it to do. I wish it were detachable similar to the tow-pin set up though.

I have to work to pay for the thing or I would make a trip out of it. My job has little flexibility so it would mean a long flight to Miami then an immediate drive back to Colorado just in time to make it back to work. $800 to have a relaxing weekend and take delivery next week is worth it. I...

So I bought a 2008 G55 today basically for straight blue book. It only has 40k miles and has dealer sevice records every 3k miles. Not even speck of surface rust onthe undercarriage and it looks showroom new. Only problem is that it is in Florida so now I have the torure of being a first time...

My mechanic says he'd be concerned with the newer 7 speed but the 5 speed rarely has any issues.

I have a very good friend who is a 2nd generation Mercedes Certified shop owner and I am buying a G currently at his recommendation. He did warn me of the endless electrical repairs and frustrations but says the mechanics are second to none and will probably be good for 350,000-400,000 miles...

2005 G55 with 30k miles in mint condition or 2008 G55 with 65K in near mint condition. The 2005 does have the white designo interior that is my favorite but I live in Colorado and I'm thinking the heated windshield may be nice if it works well.

I am in at P3!!! Thank you so much!

Thanks! I have been trying to join P3 for 2 weeks and their system is still not working for allowing new registration.

Karl said it is too complicated to be worth it. Great guy though and was very helpful. I'm sure I'll be hitting him up for info in the future. Thanks.

I would be will to pay up to $3000 for a bumper that looks stock but is reinforced and has a removable winch plate and ability to attach tow hooks without question.

If that is compatible with the supercharger's intercooler that would be amazing.

The only negative I have found to this point about choosing a G55 over a G500 is the darn front bumper intercoolers. Why can't someone make a bumper that integrates them into the wings but allows for the tow-pin solution? Considering the financial status of G owners vs other brands (i.e. Jeep)...

And, if yes, where did the intercooler move too?

Some Gs are labeled as 4Matic and others are not. That is why I ask.