FOR SALE - Canadian 2011 G550 (W463.237) – 110,000 kms/ 68,350 miles - CDN$ 71,500 / US$ 55,700
Located in Calgary, Aberta. This Palladium Silver Metallic G550 is originally a Vancouver, B.C. truck, where it spent its first 6 years under 2 different owners. The 2nd owner, from whom I bought, barely had it for 3 months; he wanted a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) instead. In any event, I became the third owner in January, 2017.
I have complete service records dating from the day this G550 first left the Vancouver dealership.
This G-wagen is in wonderful 11-year-old condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. Body is unblemished except for the few scuffs the original owner put in the roof. I would rate paint condition at 8.5/10. I did get the hood, driver-side front door and front bumper resprayed, as well as having the cracked rear bumper replaced (all carnage courtesy of the original owner). All glass is original; windshield has some minor pitting. I am just starting to see the beginnings of one rust bubble under the windshield seal (lower corner- driver's side). Otherwise, the bodywork on this G-wagen is rust-free. Under my ownership, this G550 has always been garaged when not out on the road.
The interior is in good, clean condition. The headliner is stain-free and not drooping. Interior hard and soft trim is in great condition and no pieces are missing. Leather seats are also in good condition; no rips, tears or dry cracking. All carpets and mats are clean and in great shape; footwells are protected with WeatherTech liners.
I drive this G550 around 4000 kms (2500 miles) per year. Despite such light use, I'm OCD with maintenance, both scheduled as well as preventative. Under my ownership, all fluids have been drained and replenished regularly (engine oil/hydraulics annually; coolant and gear oil every 2 years). Locks and hinges get regular squirts of Boeshield T-9. Door strikers get greased with the M-B “magic” silicone paste. The 7Gtronic transmission has been serviced. Thermostat has been replaced. Spark plugs and coil packs have been replaced. Crank position sensor has been replaced. All pulleys, tensioner and serpentine belt have been replaced. Output shaft of steering box has been resealed. Driver-side front window regulator has been replaced as well as one backup sensor. The front axle has just recently been serviced due to torn CV joint boots (new boots, seals and bearings). Entire tie-rod and drag link assemblies also replaced at same time (with subsequent re-alignment, of course). Diff locks have just been serviced including the replacement of both intensifiers due to leaking diaphragms.
Undercarriage is clean with minimal surface pitting/rusting. Original shocks and coil springs are in good condition as are the spring perches (this, despite the fact that here, in Calgary, they use copious amounts of a calcium chloride/beet juice slurry on our winter roads). My OCD idiosyncrasies have had me washing the undercarriage as often as the shiny side.
As for upgrades, the OEM running boards have been replaced with VTS (G-wagenaccessories.com) Rockmeister rock sliders and rocker panel guards. OEM battery has been replaced with a PC1350 Odyssey. Braking has been upgraded with cryo-treated, slotted Zimmermann brake rotors, Porterfield R4-S brake pads and braided stainless steel brake lines.
The cargo area is now home to a custom, removable, 2-piece storage platform complete with track-mounted tie-down eyes, top-access bins, MOLLE mount panels and 2 Front Runner Flat Packs. The height of the storage platform matches that of the folded-down rear seat.
Tires are five (5) road-force-balanced 265/65R18 Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015; 65% tread remaining. Tire rotations have always included the spare. Tires show nice, even wear (have been run at 33psi front and 38psi rear after initial chalk test). Due to larger-than-stock tire diameter, spare tire now has a soft cover. Incidentally, I find that these Geolandar G015's suit the G550 very well as a year 'round tire (climate here in Calgary is 8 months of winter and 4 months of tough sledding).
This G550 drives with no squeaks, rattles or vibrations, at any speed. There are no leaks. Hard braking is straight as an arrow. Steering return-to-center is normal and does not wander or pull. The M273 engine pulls strong and consumes no oil. The 7G-tronic transmission has been as reliable as a hammer. As far as I know, everything on this G550 works (I don't use every feature/convenience). I'm happy to accommodate any/all PPI's (including leak-down and compression tests) as well as any proxy inspectors. My only caveat is that I ride shotgun on all test drives.
The G550 will come with original carpet mats, WeatherTech mats, original OEM rigid spare tire cover, 2 soft spare tire covers, 4 shop-fabbed roof top crossbars with “Quick-N-Easy”rain-gutter-mount towers (cudos to forum member stevegsmith), an extra set (5) of OEM 18x7.5 ET43 split 5-spoke Ronal alloy wheels, both Euro and North American front license plate mounts, custom removable storage platform, MOLLE storage pouches, Zulu Tactical sunvisor organizers, C-Tek battery charger, OEM headrest-mounted coat racks and a couple of boxes of spare parts, including 3 of the 5 door seals.
As for price. Fully-documented, good used G-wagens have always been in short supply. I've no idea what market demand is like for G-wagens during these unprecedented times. The price of premium, ethanol-free gasoline is now beyond criminal which no doubt factors into the softening demand for used G-wagens. That said, my dollar expectation is CDN$ 71,500 or USD$ 55,700.
Note: this G550 will also be advertised in both the local Autotrader and kijiji listings but I'd prefer that this G-wagen goes to a clubgwagen forum member. I'll still be active on this forum, post sale, due to me carrying on with my W461 Wolf.
Please DM me if this G550 is of interest. I can provide more photos, CarFax report, full service history and info upon request.
Arie