'05 Unimog U500 on daBay
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mhiscox
Exp. Leader Emeritus
For you camper builders with families, note the last line of the description says:
"I also have a matching U500 Plastisol Doka cab if anyone is interested. The Plastisol cab is not included in this auction."
There's only a couple of these cabs in the US, so this is kind of an interesting possibility.
"I also have a matching U500 Plastisol Doka cab if anyone is interested. The Plastisol cab is not included in this auction."
There's only a couple of these cabs in the US, so this is kind of an interesting possibility.
WhereTheHellIsJames?
Explorer
I know you want to put a bid in on this Mike...
mhiscox
Exp. Leader Emeritus
I don't know, guys. Don't you think the signature line is lookin' a little overdone already?
So in the words of William Tecumseh Sherman: "I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected."
Your are, however, authorized to collect contributions to change my mind.
Rovertrader
Supporting Sponsor
initial price on the Doka is $10k... very tempting rig for sure!!
mhiscox
Exp. Leader Emeritus
For whatever it is worth, the asking price for this Mog in his Unimog Exchange ad is $85K. I have no idea whether this is the auction reserve.
$85K was also the asking price for Dan Johnson's similar unit, and Dan was asking $10K additional for his largely-completed camper. This, interestingly, gives your $95K a choice between a full-boat U500 with a camper or a similar U500 with the rare double cab.
$85K was also the asking price for Dan Johnson's similar unit, and Dan was asking $10K additional for his largely-completed camper. This, interestingly, gives your $95K a choice between a full-boat U500 with a camper or a similar U500 with the rare double cab.
Ford Prefect
Expedition Leader
Best line is this thing!
That had me laughing pretty good!
I actually would prefer a variopilot if I bought a mog.
I believe there was a twin to this thing on the exchange for aroudn $52k So, the prices differ. Then again there was one on there that was asking $145K (some people are on crack)
Cool truck still. That Doka would be SUPER nice, and the heated windscreen would win in my book any day!
That had me laughing pretty good!
I actually would prefer a variopilot if I bought a mog.
I believe there was a twin to this thing on the exchange for aroudn $52k So, the prices differ. Then again there was one on there that was asking $145K (some people are on crack)
Cool truck still. That Doka would be SUPER nice, and the heated windscreen would win in my book any day!
mhiscox
Exp. Leader Emeritus
Hey, Brian,
There might easily be $30-$50k difference in their list prices. A lot of the U500s came fully spec'd so they made good trucks for Freightliner reps to demo. Things like VarioPilot, dual system hydraulics, CTIS, air seats all around, etc. generally got the price of the demonstrators over $150K. The one on the Unimog Exchange is apparently much less well optioned and (judging by the dump cover) probably had a tougher life as a working truck. Add in two year difference in model years and that accounts for your $33K lower asking price.
Mike
Ford Prefect
Expedition Leader
Cool, Thanks Mike.
The guy that was wanting $145 for his 05 is still on crack in my mind! haha
Hope this guy sells his, it sure looks like a SUPER nice truck! And, yeah, again, love that doka, would make a nice 'family vehicle'
The guy that was wanting $145 for his 05 is still on crack in my mind! haha
Hope this guy sells his, it sure looks like a SUPER nice truck! And, yeah, again, love that doka, would make a nice 'family vehicle'
evilfij
Explorer
He is asking 85k elsewhere.