Wheelers Dealers GWagen Episode

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I don't know whether this is a repost, but I just found it and it's worth watching in full:

 

 

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Re: Wheelers Dealers GWagen Episode

It was bought by SHAKTER. He was thinking of sellng it recently but I think he changed hos mind.

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Re: Wheelers Dealers GWagen Episode

It was a good episode though. I recall it was shown on Christmas day 2012. Nice colour too and unusual look without the spare wheel on the back. 

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I think it is still without the spare!

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  thanks for posting the link we still haven't had this episode yet

  in SE Asia  smileyyes

          

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I've got this episode saved (and "locked") on my SKY box!!!! SWMBO is under strict instructions not to delete!!!

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Said on program they took a deposit  from someone abroad ? , they done cosmetic work on it and didnt even put the protective cover on the disributor !

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stevo wrote:

Said on program they took a deposit  from someone abroad ?

 

They initially said that someone from Cyprus had expressed an interest (?Hus?). In the end it went to SHAKTER in London. He is on here occaisionally.

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H , he said he took a £2k deposit  , obviously telling porkies !

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I found those too quite laughable, if you ask me...

The wheels are not original, the spare wheel was missing, there were large non-original speakers mounted in the rear and those two did obviously not know how to use the diff-locks (or they were not functional) or else they could have climbed the small hill at the MB Brooklands test track without wheel spinning...

Other than than, a very enjoyable video...

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I see it is available to buy - given that owner is a member I wonder if anyone would like to comment on it's asking price - £14,875?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C384281

I'm a new member and interested in a 463 SWB. I don't really want it for off roading but, to me, the price is a bit scary.

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mortinson wrote:

those two did obviously not know how to use the diff-locks (or they were not functional)

 

I noticed too that the front locker certainly wasn't engaged.

 

I suppose it would make for boring TV if the G just walked up the slope with no 'action'...indecision

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Re: Wheelers Dealers GWagen Episode

15k for a 300GE??? I paid £11k for a G320. 

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Hi Pok, welcome back, it might not be the bargain you think it is if it's a straight six m104 engine with a crumbly wiring loomcheekyplus you are in Deutschland and its a left hookerwink

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Re: Wheelers Dealers GWagen Episode

In fairness, althougth the asking price may be strong, I think the palte might be worth a fair bit. I considered buying it, but in the end got H16 MBG for next to nothing.

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The wheeler dealer G still looks great though. I wonder where the spare is kept - hardly just thrown in the back storage space ?

Pricey alright 

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derekfinn wrote:

The wheeler dealer G still looks great though. I wonder where the spare is kept - hardly just thrown in the back storage space ?

Pricey alright 

 

He doesn't have a spare wheel or the fitting for the carrier, I know this because he was looking to buy one a while back. Can of gunk I guess.

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prwales wrote:

Hi Pok, welcome back, it might not be the bargain you think it is if it's a straight six m104 engine with a crumbly wiring loomcheekyplus you are in Deutschland and its a left hookerwink

I thought it was a 103....

 

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Greetings all

It's been a while since i've logged on to GWOA. This is my car indeed! Genuinely sad to have it up for sale but I feel the car is not getting the use it deserves. I'm in rush to sell whatsoever (which is probably a good thing given the way G Wagon prices are going!) but would love for the car to go to a caring home. 

I did manage to locate the fitting parts for the spare wheel carrier. The car also came with the spare wheel cover/carrier. i just haven't got around to attaching it to the car! Lazy, I know. 

I feel the car is competitively priced given the current market, inclusion of spare wheel cover/parts, and also the private plate.

Anyway - good to be back on GWOA after a while. Hope you're all well. 

Regards.

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Poks car is a g320 lhd petrol

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prwales wrote:

Poks car is a g320 lhd petrol

Ah... :-)

 

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Old topic I know, but I've just watched this (didn't even know WD had 'done' a G-Wagen).

Quite enjoyed it but agree with previous comments re items ignored...

More interesting for me as the car I have just bought is more-or-less the same.

Clocked the A463 MGW immediately, sad old car-nut that I am!

Does the car still belong to a member here, I wonder?

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Hi

I don't know what became of the car but when it came up for sale I was running a 463 300ges and made a tentative enquiry as to whether the plate could be bought separately and yes it could and I still have it.

I'm currently attempting to restore a 460 ragtop so the reg remains on retention