An Idiot's Guide to the Mercedes G500

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[@Kxji]

The G-Class is something you love & hate at the same time. My favorite part of it is when the central lock unlocks or locks.

[@tehgzizlauw1787]

Koji Takata it's a cool car, but it's a kardashian mobile so it isn't at the same time

[@bliglum]

I like the door thunk. Very solid and substantial.. Probably the last Benz to have it due to it's old fashioned design. Ahh, Hoovie mentioned it at 3:00 as well.

[@Kxji]

Yeah, when you're in one everyone looks at you, the thing I hate the most is the suspension when you have aftermarket wheels on it specially if they're bigger than 22".

[@STUNN312]

same here, sounds like racking an AK. music to my ears... when the vacuum is working

[@GamingAmbienceLive]

what the fuck do kardashians have to do with it, fucking retards

[@quirksandfeatures3215]

I found the cheapest gold Dubsta in Los Santos

[@VanBurenOfficial]

Quirks and Features 10/10 username

[@repairdrive]

Throw some dollar sign rims on it.

[@ishotthetrixbunny9773]

I love gta;)

[@SuperImmunologist]

I had the dubsta also

[@ishotthetrixbunny9773]

I stole it

[@Karltonx]

Dunno why I love the look of these so much -,-

[@LeontheKiller11]

Yeah can imagine yourself as a gangster

[@ronaldcsmith3064]

Karl Karsten

[@TD-il6ju]

@Draggy654 no one cares you ass clown

[@iLupi]

Next week: I bought a G500 and plan on LS Swapping it.

[@Spaggelaar]

Hahahahaha, made my day :D

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

next week: i bought the cheapest G 65 AMG from the russian mafia

[@toddrobertson1398]

That would be sweet!!!

[@juanvelez5699]

I'd rather see that G wagon get a massive diesel engine!

[@DannysGarage]

Eh, there's not much of a point to that. A stock M113 V8 makes about 300hp, whereas a stock LS makes anywhere from 350-400hp. You can easily get the M113 to 500hp or higher by slapping on a supercharger from an M113K (aka the Kompressor). Or just straight up throw an M113K in from an E55 to make your own homemade G55.

[@jamesward7425]

Most excellent music.

[@HooviesGarage]

Aries Beats has some good stuff!

[@lapamful]

Sounds like some '80s synth stuff borrowed from Beverly Hill's Cop! 😂

[@l0jzek1]

whats the name of the song?

[@Skbowling2003]

Hoov- I checked out Aries, did not hear this song on his channel. What is the name or link to this song?

[@JMNTN]

the genre is called synthwave

[@Vandantcyclone]

You and Vin Wiki are my absolute favorite KZbin channels over the thousands of car channels on KZbin, and over the yearsssss of being a youtube viewer. I love many channels of course as do others; but as I said you’re Channel is amazing! You are one of the most real people on here; not scared to be yourself, or poke fun of your own judgement on buying these hoopties. If you could do a collaboration with them(Vin Wiki) on your personal stories about these cars you love and care for, my life would be complete! Keep it up man!!

[@DENIGUCCIBASIC]

rents a 35k 12 year old g wagon with 3 malfunctions and first thing he does is take it off-roading lmao

[@SmOgER10]

Light bulb burned out - maltfunction. Agreed, defo this needs to be parked and the Mercedes specialist flown out of Germaniiia.

[@neverloosehope4233]

Offroading is usually not allowed with any rental cars ! And those are new. Old ones forget it.

[@calixtefleureus9978]

@@SmOgER10 yesssss that was my problem with my G wagon light bulb

[@jasondailey9402]

My 2006 E350 has had the following electrical issues: Tele-aid malfunction, traction control malfunction, cruise control malfunction, and turn signal malfunction. I didn’t take it in for any of these issues, they all resolved themselves...

[@Jay-jb2vr]

🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@elkillerx]

My 01 C320 had similar issues. I swapped the battery and all the issues except the tele aid malfunction when away lol and haven’t came back (knock on wood). Old Mercedes can be quite weird.

[@shuturface7918]

@@elkillerx my c230 Has 225k rn with no Issues lol

[@shanet7511]

Have they generally been reliable vehicles?

[@noyota]

@@shanet7511 Some of the most reliable cars in the world, except for the 3-litre V6 Diesel with OM642 engine. A few had crankshaft failures due to wike, stupid EU regulations.

[@morrr28]

Can't beat your style of reviewing cars. Great content as always!

[@dmcars147]

Have a 2002 for five years now. Finest vehicle I've ever owned and longest I've ever kept a car. These are the closest thing to old school benz quality. It has two cup holders in the front, yours is missing one. The glitches are generally minor and service is pretty straight forward.

[@kylehansen2122]

Great videos Hoovster. You are the only one I follow on KZbin. My favorite are when you make repairs, trace error codes, etc.

[@siopowar]

Went to my parents recently to find my moms 05 G sitting in the garage collecting dust. Roof liner sagging, interior elements broken, window regulators inoperable. From the looks of it, repair seems to be super easy as all the fasteners are in the open. I just wish she'd let me get my hands on it. Update: I got my hands on it. Replaced like 10% of things and getting sound deadening in while it's stripped.

[@jaytaylor2090]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏🙏🙏🙏!!

[@ZuluChess]

Let me buy it?

[@2005CessnaPilot]

I've had my 2003 G500 for 14 years. Never had much go wrong. Just hit 70K miles. It's a keeper.

[@Spartansrule118]

Well you just hit 70K miles.

[@johnmohanmusic]

@@Spartansrule118 My 2002 has over 122,000 miles and it's doing fine.

[@johnmohanmusic]

And I am knocking on wood as I type this. :D

[@Spartansrule118]

@@johnmohanmusic i’ll knock on wood for you too

[@noyota]

Let your great-grandchildren inherit it one day. A G Klasse is a lasting legacy, and the G500 was the pick of the bunch among petrol engined models. The OM617 and current OM656 are the best Diesel ones. Best means longevity, dependability, endurance, reliability.

[@IUKB08]

Thank you for making this!! I'm trying to get my hands on a G wagon myself.

[@johnsomers8269]

Your videos are not"stupid", they are fantastic and addictively entertaining! Keep up the "Hooptie" goodies coming!

[@1Brain4Wheels]

The most beautiful voice of the year... 😂 Thanks for the laughs, you definitely earned your thumbs up today!

[@shahzain3508]

My family has had an exact same mercedes g500 but in black for well 13 years, and runs like a champ. I would value our vehicle at much higher than $40k, considering the rarity, and old class luxury. we bought a 2019 g63 amg just 3 years ago, which has the interior of an s class, but the same presence as our older one. No matter what gwagen, there is always something special about it.

[@sauroalvarado9923]

wow how interesting, and what interior do you like more? Talking about more buttons and driving types, or do you feel better when it´s more simple? And it is a problem the lack of cupholders?

[@compactc9]

I'm honestly one of those people who would rather drive a large, body on frame, V8 powered SUV as my daily driver. That makes this one of the only Mercedes that I really like, but who knows if I'll ever buy one.

[@davidporowski9512]

compactc9 IMHO, the body style is classical, and should never change (utilitarian). Imagine if: Jeep still made the Woody Wagoneer, but improved the interior, & drivetrain. Would You Buy That?

[@errorcode99]

what's the dougscore on this bad boy?

[@rv9990]

errorcode99 69.

[@chrisholmes8227]

I came here looking for this comment lol. He forgot the Doug score. Wait wrong channel

[@zulani]

I’ve actually done the math because I am just that worthless of a human being and with this specific vehicle, my assumption is that his Dougscore would be likely somewhere around 25. 😂

[@hahahaha7023]

You mean the douchescore :)))

[@SgtGrimey]

OMGWTFLOL dougeescore 5000

[@thesoggybaguette4465]

"This 5400 pound rolling bank vault" Is the most accurate description of a G-Wagen I've ever heard

[@laylafarhan2519]

And now: "I BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST G500 IN THE WORLD 2 YEARS LATER!"

[@dvante]

It’s G55 AMG but ok call it a G500

[@Jerrypintoswe]

GELÄNDEWAGEN

[@okay6911]

ok..

[@lapamful]

Gesundheit.

[@MrPaukann]

Жак Морозов, зачем по-русски то?

[@zat-svi-ua]

гелик

[@erjatizineddine7585]

عندك الحق

[@EthanQualle]

I'm so happy that you made another video on a Mercedes SUV. I'll take it even though you should really look into the gl450

[@taffy7hfa897]

Great piece, thank you.

[@matthpotte]

Anyone else notice Beever Liquors... brilliant

[@whaterfoo]

Matthew Potter beaver creek Colorado. They sell tshirts on that store. Epic

[@gradyberton]

Vail!!

[@rompn4x]

In Glendale all the Armanians drive them. Most are salvage titled Frankenstein variants.

[@VanBurenOfficial]

rompn4x yep, living in Glendale these things will always make me think of Armenians/Persians

[@bmwalexm6]

rompn4x Even if it’s salvage you probably still can’t afford it

[@fracchi43]

I couldn't help but to get up and dance during the intro! Great tune

[@michaelvickers89]

Welcome to Colorado 🎉 that’s one of the only cars to never seem to age! It’s that reason I would love one. I would only change one thing, the old radio with a new 2017 In-dash double din and be “ballin” on a budget😌👍

[@TheTarrMan]

I hit the like button.

[@HooviesGarage]

Santa here I come!

[@imranbuniatzadeh2856]

I still have my 2002 G500 V8 and its complicated.One day I think of selling it,the other day I can not stop driving.(On high speed its barely controllable).

[@ramirodiaz4545]

imko oozzz I know who will buy it........

[@shaneheffernan1293]

Emela Pelas 😂😂😂😂😂

[@imranbuniatzadeh2856]

Emela Pelas I would sell mine to hoovie,if he would like to have another problem box

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Sounds like an abusive relationship.

[@ramirodiaz4545]

Matthew Sharpe maybe he's into that

[@BKMaster6]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers 🎊 🎉🎊🍾🎈

[@dennyhostasa2928]

Hoovie does some serious dope. Share the dope Hoovie. No other explanation.

[@h-ka-forum.online2763]

what a nice location!!! And a nice car

[@nosoupforyou425]

Nearly 200k on my 2002 Geländewagen - would never let her go. Absolute beast of daily driver! If maintained and serviced properly they are bullet proof.

[@autotrimmers6353]

How much on annual maintenance cost?

[@kduds22]

Congrats on 200k!

[@johnrichardson6806]

The door gaps are not bad build quality, but an example of its purpose built design. Put a front wheel up on a big rock, and without the door gap your drivers door would be stuck closed. Over time you would find the paint worn due to contact, door lock damage, etc. The gaps are by design for this purpose built off road vehicle.

[@VioletGiraffe]

I'm an idiot and I have always been fond of the G-klasse. Thanks for this video. Too bad a ~2005 one costs at least 25 grand in my country, which is A LOT.

[@kcats7724]

I bought the cheapest G500 in the country!!!! calling it now

[@rodchamp7510]

What’s is like ? Are running costs massive ?

[@cleanwhips3469]

another great episode !!

[@McTwistedTwisties]

I like the camera bouncing contributing to the awkward driving look in the intro of the video. It's like this fusion of awkward cinematography and your vlog like reviews give an incredibly honest and quirky style.

[@georgelupercio2795]

The Mercedes G-Wagen, treated as part of the family by Russian mobsters everywhere.

[@unregistereduser3054]

Do I need to to be in the mafia or a rapper to own this ?

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

no, you just have to be the wife of a mobster or rapper

[@danielhack8878]

That's why he wrote in a rapper. *I'm out lol*

[@900108Chale]

Depends if you can import one from Europe prices are lower, don't know by how much, but you can get the basic ones: diesel and 4 cil. Also many European armies were selling them not long ago...

[@askhowiknow5527]

Unregistered User You need to be a rapper in the mafia

[@7volcast]

My therapist drives one

[@theoatkinson2796]

Even though this car came from the 70's, I still love it. Tyler, if you haven't seen it already go check out Doug Demouro's video on the 2018 g63 four by four squared it's even more of an offroad beast.

[@BurkeAbbott]

I knew the background scenery was familiar! The Avon/Vail valley is a really cool place, and that car certainly belongs there...

[@gunjr22]

Good info yet a lot of the video is dark. I think you also need some sound deadening materials in whatever room you're adding voice recording.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

He was shooting into the bright background to capture the view, so the foreground image that he wanted to capture was dark because the camera's iris was smaller, to compensate. He needed a fill light if he wanted to capture the truck and the background scenery. He's on a budget man, plus, he's not a videographer. Do you want your money back?

[@dyslexiksteve2488]

The old key against your head trick

[@rubencarmona1531]

I swear it gives you more range

[@E34Benzin]

Apparently it is because the head has big amounts of water, which multiplies the waves' effectiveness. That's what they said on Top Gear. lol

[@deltajohnny]

Thank you for the very entertaining video!

[@oglinda8070]

as always, great vid!

[@markusf.7954]

*O G*

[@Korkinmaenkikkeli]

Liberator530 thanks

[@nowthatsurban]

Hey! Beaver Liquors! I've been there too. Alright bye.

[@buggerlugz6753]

I bet you have! :P

[@galaxywonders5165]

Love it hoovie!

[@ThePacklemore]

Its funny that u uploaded this because I just saw a newer g wagon parked at my local elementary school parking lot

[@elizabethcherry920]

Whats even more funnier is that the G wagen is built by Steyr Puch and Peugeot has a version of it called the Peugeot P4, so you know these are nothing but profit for Mercedes parent company Daimler Benz.

[@ferakobv1]

The P4 is built on the military W461 chasis that several conuntries still have contracts with Steyr to produce. It's a platform based on the 80's gwagen. The W463 chasis has been in production since the 90's and is what all the current ones being sold under mercedes to consumers are based on. The drivetrains and interior components are completlety different. Either way the commerical gwagens are still hand built in Austria.

[@The.Dark.Knight.]

Why didn't you buy it Tyler?

[@Korkinmaenkikkeli]

Tanmay Kulkarni ok

[@GamingAmbienceLive]

hoovies name is tyler lol?

[@dentonarmstrong7470]

Discovered your channel and videos today. Golden. Everything is great. You’re my new favorite channel. I’m living vicariously through you lol

[@greathornedowl3644]

May be outrageous but I'd love one, at least as a second car for snow days. May have to settle for Isuzu Trooper or Toyota Land Cruiser. My '84 Audi 4000 CS (5 speed quattro) had button in center console for locking diff - great in Minnesota winters. Quirks 5 cyl 2.2L longitudinal (front to back) engine. Think drive train was 70% front 30% rear until slippage.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

Beaver Liquors... Lickers.... 😀😁

[@jakecassidy4091]

What's with buying old Russian mafia vehicles?

[@mikecernovich5593]

Jew touch my kids

[@microchrist6122]

The mafia can own any car they want..therefore what’s good for them is probably good for anyone. You got the Cart before the horse my man.

[@colmfarrel4742]

micro christ tell hoovie that look at his Bentley.

[@microchrist6122]

Colm Farrel Russian mob and Italian mafia not the same , my bad lol

[@colmfarrel4742]

micro christ I swear his car was owned by the Russian mob? You have confused me or are you saying what's good for the Italian mafia is good enough for us all? And that the Russian mob are cheapskates. 😂

[@mrGTD170]

The first G Wagons were made by Puch in Austria. The Car is still produced in Austria by a Company called Steyer.

[@chayes954r]

The 80's music Hoovie uses in the beginning of the video always cracks me up. :-P

[@defalt45]

3:40 *cries in french*

[@mackenziehopkinson]

Where is the Bentley 😢

[@generaltan]

Great video, I'm finally subscribing

[@petersusan7743]

Hey @Hoovies Garage, who writes your video scripts ?? They're really good and the humor is well timed. If you write them yourself, then bro, you're a damn good pro. thumbs up!!!

[@wensis2006]

Well.. I can arrange a "good" G500 for around 25k usd. I live in the Netherlands. And these cars don't really sell over here. Maybe some shipping costs. But still under 27k for sure. Same silver model. Also a Brabus G400 version for around 33k usd. in White exterior and black rims. Sorry i don't want to be a seller, but i saw an opportunity. Forgive me if i do something wrong, i will remove my message, when asked.

[@davetravels9273]

you can only import cars that are over 25 years old to the US if that exact model was not sold there, i.e. no G400. ;) Too bad, because a diesel G is where it's at!

[@wensis2006]

Ouch. For real? But how is it possible, so many people, import cars from a Japanese auction? or sometimes import from European ground from a German or a Scandinavian country? Even younger cars then this model. Also i'm talking about second hand models. And indeed diesel G is amazing.. but.. we have a system to pay tax per month for owning a vehicle and using the roads.. And this category is extremely expensive. Like.. almost 250 USD per month.. To just own this vehicle not even to insure and drive yet. So that's why here in the Netherlands everyone that bought one, is very rich. But to sell it again.. Sucks. But i thought well maybe there is a market in the US for it ;)

[@davetravels9273]

Many people who import newer cars from a Japanese auction are using them for parts, especially engine swaps. These cars are not street legal in the US if they were not also sold in the US. However, once a car is over 25 years old, you can import pretty much whatever you want. But you can't go to Germany and buy an S350d and export it to the US market, because even though the S-class is sold in the US, the 350d is not. It is all about emissions, safety standards and a car having all of the certification in the US market. Cars over 25 years old are exempt from these requirements.

[@wensis2006]

Ah i see. I just read the rules. Thank you for sharing this to me! And indeed it's (almost) impossible to import a car in to the usa. Unless the car specs are up to the FMVSS regulations. But if i'm not mistaken this car is actually already FMVSS worthy. Because the safety and emission regulations in the EU (Netherlands for example) is even more strict then in the usa. Maybe not a diesel car though. No idea. But i could off course be mistaken. But i see there is a big chance this could not work. :( To bad.

[@bcatz454]

hey good luck finding an insurer in the USA if you want to buy one of these EU spec or JDM spec cars on the road after you've gotten it on US soil. Not impossible, but no DD .

[@AMLagonda]

wow it almost looks the same as the one he bought

[@guilhermecameira2915]

Congrats on the 200k subs

[@williamhnicholsoniv]

Beaver Creek! Too bad there isn't much snow there yet.

[@ramirodiaz4545]

Is Beaver Liquors hiring? I'd like to work there, I have previous experience.

[@rafarocket]

Hoovie: The every-man's Doug DeMuro

[@sagew7377]

Never though you'd be one of the people riding around in a G-Wagon in the Beaver Creek area hills haha! Enjoy your stay in this awesome area!

[@jeremiah9561]

Good video as always

[@CyclingSJH]

"Don't be an idiot. Don't buy one".

[@Daemonarch2k6]

Now you destroyed any last doubt in him...

[@michaelmyers5229]

When I had my 97 Suburban my uncle had a G, so we compared the cars. The G was uncomfortable to drive (live axle in the front, like an old coach). And the doors of the G where a thin piece of metal. Besides this the G was small inside. My uncle was a little bit jealous, also since I had a V8 turbo diesel and he had just a small 6 cylinder turbo diesel, so he had no power at all ... This comparison took place in Germany, by the way. I don't know why the G is such a status symbol (even here in Germany). Maybe since Mercedes kept the price so extremely high all the time?

[@MarcoDambrosio96]

My friend and i took his mom's G Wagon to a McDonald's drive thru and halfway through it decided it was taking too long so we just jumped the curb, past a gravel ground that was being built, over another curb and into a parking lot. I'm sure people were staring but it was just pretty awesome to do that. Also you're right next to Beaver Creek 😍😍

[@planbenterprise]

That opening music was awesome!

[@KIYOOU]

How about improving video quality? It looks so washed out Hooves.

[@Endidixknsej]

KIYOOU because that's not the hoodies garage way.

[@SuperChi11]

KIYOOU He could buy a good camcorder for like $400

[@jkondrup1987]

I makes it look like the video was made in 2005 as well.

[@timothyzc]

so

[@robertnrobretual2749]

NO!

[@elliottslab]

What is it with Americans with cup holders 😂

[@tony2767]

Great video! Before you know it you will have a million subs, love the 80's style porno music as well!

[@MrShene123]

Hoovies is the best auto channel on the net.

[@AutoAgitator]

So a Hoovie's guide to the Mercedes G500 then? Sorry, we all know that it's all just pretend.

[@beatersho3497]

AutoAgitator what’s pretend?

[@ayoubs7324]

I am fucking early . Hoovie i come from holland eh neeeeef

[@dralenvan]

You are Hoovie's lost Dutch cousin?

[@basvs9618]

John Williams is de nieuwe Martin Gaus

[@daansteijger8174]

ayoub s #TeamNederland

[@rogier7411]

Niffo

[@Slamdoxicalz]

perfect lighting on that spot :D

[@josapaster]

Over 200k congrats from portugal

[@augustinf]

I never understood the G hype. Even in the 80s i found it ugly as shit. The defender or the wrangler are really cool... but this has always been uncool according to my tastes.

[@killcake4]

nice shoe box!

[@KidCaliente]

I love the G Wagen! Cool vid! Maybe you could get an imported 90's G Wagen!

[@mac5333]

I am hoping to purchase this vehicle (2003) soon. Thanks for the review.

[@thalo9237]

Me too! 💪🏽🤞🏻

[@benjaminjacobsen8199]

Not first

[@Wehiremonkeys]

Norwegian Vlogs An I ain't second.

[@kolbis99]

0:45 You have a tumor on your neck btw

[@HooviesGarage]

a TUMA

[@DonPablo2011]

Hoovie, get to ze choppa, dooo eeet.

[@31Dimitar]

It’s NOT a TUMA!

[@dasdda5898]

Anon1993 posty?

[@Pinkyrecordshop]

31Dimitar you stole my comment lol

[@KhurramsGarage]

You''ve convinced me to make a KZbin channel. I'm going to begin posting videos of my fleet of Mercedes hoopties. 1995 E300 Diesel, 1999 SL500, 2002 G500. Stay tuned.

[@richardclark375]

You need to buy a Honda S2000. What motors did they come with and other options. They seem about the some as a MX-5. I really enjoy your videos and the car wizard help.

[@FelixO]

Probably the most beautiful Mercedes ever.

[@thenormalyears]

Felix O. It is for sure

[@florianthomas7852]

W150 was the most beautiful Mercedes ever, if you disagree I will arrange a train ride for you.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

+Felix O. - I bet you think wooden shoes are a styling tour de force too.

[@vinny30]

OMGWTFLOL I bet u still think people still use omg

[@JoeJoe-dk9mh]

YOUR WHEELS CHANGE COLOUR WORTH ITS OG AT 2:55 to 2:59

[@robbi27]

Your final thoughts are the best reminders to press like of any you tube channel.

[@artSFCA]

When I was in LA last year, I was in shock to see so many G wagons--crazy

[@rikidiki8912]

g class suv for real men..

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

G-Class. The SUV for posers. There, fixed it for you.

[@iMernerner]

OMGWTFLOL yup. Poser off-roader

[@VanBurenOfficial]

A cool car ruined by Persian/Armenian people in Los Angeles

[@donguello2281]

Bogmire777 lmfao so true

[@theupscriber65]

I just bought one because of Hoovie's video!

[@ericokompatzki7110]

Doug and then Hoovies?! What a perfect lunch!