24HOURSOFNEVADA
Expedition Leader
Having shopped for and test drove a few Used G's this is a pretty interesting thread. I can't say I'm surprised about the cost of parts, I expected that. What I wasn't expecting was the reliability issues.
Having shopped for and test drove a few Used G's this is a pretty interesting thread. I can't say I'm surprised about the cost of parts, I expected that. What I wasn't expecting was the reliability issues.
Well I have a 2002 G500, the prices for some of parts are less expensive than the earlier trucks and availability is easy. In 4 years I have spent about $3K in maintenance and $27K on purchase and it drives as well as the day I got it in 2008. It actually drives as nice as a brand new G550 I drove a few years ago in Europe. The frame and chassis are overbuilt and extremely durable, the axles are strong with factory lockers. Engine is a bit thirsty (14mpg overall), but a real champ on the freeway and tons of torque for really soft sand off the road. Turns a 33 or 35" tire without suffering power loss or needing a gearing change.
Basically, I just put on 33's and can go any where, and I do...
The Gwagen is just a great out of the box offroader that is priced to be depreciated by a gentle city slicker, then the lucky hardcore 4x4 market gets to pick it up down the road
Ohhh yeah!
I love it when a vehicle depreciates before I get it. :victory:
-Loving my new '03 G500 (Tectite over Black) Eric!
Do I even need to ask... picts? :elkgrin:
Soon....I'll have a build thread.
My FrontRunner 2.4M roof rack, Fiamma F35 Pro 2.2M awning, and Autohome Columbus Variant are all jones'n to go on. More goodies like a set of Hutchinson's are already en route. :wings:
you bought a set huchinsons? nice. they are going to be the bling i add when the interior is done.