Mercedes Benz 300G PRO Review • Wonderful and absurd.

Mercedes Benz 300G PRO - Wonderful and absurd.
The Mercedes Benz 300G Professional is both wonderful and absurd. The G-Wagen 300GD Professional is a bare-boned off-roader, with none of the luxury and panache normally associated with Mercedes Benz. But what it does have is something very special.
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[@EdLow]

I can totally understand you. I bought one myself in 2009 (and no, I cannot explain why), and I'm still loving it, 120k km after!

[@birikunzira7183]

My love for this Car oh my God ... Love it to death ever since I saw it in 1984...

[@HD13POWER]

One feature that I love in the older G wagons, that they had part-time 4 wheel drive. This vehicle in the review and the luxurious models have permanent 4WD. sometimes I would like to have fun in RWD!

[@4xoverland]

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[@4xoverland]

+The Big Bang A sightly strange thing to say. But thanks for the thought. BTW I don't have a doctor. Don't need one. Hay fever is the only thing I ever suffer from. And during my yearly aviation medicals, pronounced in near perfect health every time. Don't smoke, very little drink, eat sensibly but not obsessed with healthy eating because I believe that is very unhealthy. Long may it last. If you want to make sure I make more video, I invite you to join the Patreon supporters - for the price of a cup of coffee a month. (The huff and puff in this video was for dramatic effect, or something)

[@scottpyatt3012]

4xOverland aa

[@rvrnnr987]

So the question is, should I sell my Defender 110, and get one of these as my daily driver?

[@agungcahyanugraha1516]

Read many comment here but they forget this : This 4x4 are made for special duty like military or professional worker in undercircumstances. So its all about capability of the 4x4 to support the duty no matter what, when or where. In Indonesia we have test it and many senior off roader agree this 4x4 can do anything they want . No matter what the trail are, it just go there and have some fun. Unfortunetly the price are not for average off roader. That's the only problem about this 4x4.

[@richardblanchard7601]

Listening to Andrew always a pleasure.Anything I need to know on 4x4 and exploring he's my man . Good stuff

[@dragorocky]

That truck/jeep is so perfect. It sits w the animalistic profile of a LR Discovery, and the safariness of a Toyota Land Cruiser. Those back doors are so bad-ass. That back wheel looks perfect. The black side-strip that runs the entire side/shoulder over the fenders..ugh! I love it! The snorkel is just too cool. And those tires AND wheels? Cmon. Perfect lift/clearance. And it drives like a champ?' Id buy it in a second, too.....bank-account permitting.

[@matd808]

"I think it's so ugly, it's beautiful" is possibly the best line out of this whole review. Bless.

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Marry for virtue, not looks

[@luisdiassilva]

A wonderfull documentary.Your arguments are the best thing a Brand needs to hear about.As a off road lover,and have I driven many brands of off road vehicles, he german ones stand as my favourites. Mercedes G and Unimog.Top quality, reliability. What else? Toyotas perhaps.

[@philipadastra]

"I think it's so ugly, it's beautiful" Hahaha! Poetry^^

[@doodlebug1015]

Honesty... I like that and it's refreshing!!. I agree

[@NathanNostaw]

I love the honesty!

[@4xoverland]

You are correct. I owned two 461 series 290D's. There was no centre locker, just a 2WD-4WD lever. Andrew

[@marcusgault9909]

Mine, the 1999 290GD 461 Van, got proper factory Recaro seats, and the barn doors, I like it!

[@4xoverland]

We have to travel great distances to get into the wild outback. I know the G is fantastic in that environment, but I wanted to see if it was livable on the long stretches getting there.

[@Cain1251]

I feel like I were watching a late '80s BBC documentary lol

[@mikeMBW]

I'm a Land Rover man myself, and I too would own one of these in a hearbeat had it not been for the price. The price of my 2004 Discovery HSE at 7 years old cost the same as a 1985 Mercedes G with over three times the odometer reading.

[@bluejuice7229]

They are just amazingly fun to drive and are very reliable. Also the older engines (before common rail diesels) you can run on vegetable oil as long as you follow guidelines and have your fuel lines and washers uplifted with viton rubber.

[@AngrySoybean-j]

I couldn't agree more.But it has to be the professional. The square is totally over the the top and regular G63 good for Moscow or Hollywood. The only one I would consider is the Australian Army version …… or a Landcruiser 70/79 as crew cab, withe some after marked parts

[@norwester7018]

RN/Paramedic/Fire-Fighter by profession... FACT: Airbags cause more injures then they prevent every year WORLD OVER. Buckle up and drive a Tank like the G-Wagen, you're fine. Add a Bullbar and you'll never have to worry unless it's a huge lorry. Kinda interested in the fact that you chose to build the 70-Series instead of the panel-side G-Wagen. I LOVE 70ser Cruisers and have used plenty of them (and a fair few Unimogs) "professionally", but the G-Wagen is constructed in a whole other way.

[@gerardo.razzeto]

the perfect 4x4, just amazing. In my country(Peru) the G350 convertible is us$ 135,000. But this 300 Professional is just the best look ever ... the snorkel makes all the look. Great show 4xforum

[@jizpillow]

another great honest review. I've been in one, in new zealand. i have to be honest, i would swap my toyota VDJ76 for one.

[@a2dds]

In a way it kinda reminds me of the defender (90), Except in that the price is very different, In the basic defender models the defender is far more basic. For example instead of an electronicly controlled transfer box in the merc, you have a knob in the defender. I love my defender. :)

[@alphamadzanire2953]

i''m here after watching the Beef with LandRover video

[@MYKEDANGER]

That is worth liking.

[@tomlobos2871]

now 2023, some militarys sell the G as surplus, ridicliolously cheap. but if seeing them as a parts kit that yet has to be assembled, its a good starting point for a build, cause there is nothing in it. i mean even younger G need refurbish to make long trips and have to deal with electronics then. recently saw a lwb 2-door van body as surplus spare part. sort of troop carrier, radio wagon, camptop possible. might fit on any rhd chassis if firewall gets exchanged. same on cabs for the ute versions. it is cheaper to buy a regular G and make it a ute than getting the ute. lovely cars they are.

[@4xoverland]

I agree. But this car is also brilliant off-road. No other Mercedes car comes close. While it's brilliant off-road, is it okay on road? This is the question I was trying to find the answer to.

[@berniebgf]

Hello, good read. On a side note: Can you please increase the upload resolution, 360p does not cut it.

[@4xoverland]

Taking it off road proves nothing! As I said, it is FANTASTIC off road. That's a given. How good it it on road is the unknown factor. Andrew

[@ghosttownsentinel5288]

You prefer levers to switches for the differentials. But is there a difference in how the differentials perform in each case? if not, Isn't it like saying "I prefer a bullock cart to a Gelandewagen? But progress is progress!" Anyway, I love your informative, immensely entertaining videos Thumbs up! I might just subscribe one of these days!

[@bayselec]

Love it, have a 79 same sort of thing just fun to have and drive.

[@G55STEYR]

No center diff in the first generation W460, so only 2 levers for locking the front and rear diff. The transfer case lever engages from RWD to 4x4 witch equals in a W463 with 3 lockers, that the Center diff is locked.

[@mattrussell250]

Listening to you panting your way through this makes me feel out of breath!! Slow down - or get fitter!!

[@4xoverland]

thanks. I didn't know that.

[@arnisnamajuns3884]

There is the reason why thus car cost sow much. Best axels in 4x4 world. Best brakes. Flexible frame. Super duty transfere case and gearbox. New egines is very good. No problem with car lifting, tuning and remaking. German quality as we know it, not like new vw and audi...

[@poulhansen2415]

+Arnis Namajuns . the GD 270 & GD 290 got problems with braking straigth. Even Mercedes can`t fix it. Miss driving the GD 240.

[@poulhansen2415]

+Arnis Namajuns . the GD 270 & GD 290 got problems with braking straigth. Even Mercedes can`t fix it. Miss driving the GD 240.

[@clarkemcclymont2879]

I love them but the price is just 40k too much in Oz, guess I’ll wait till frontline auctions…

[@netletra]

Será que um dia destes vou ter este grande TT? Eu adorava, é o meu sonho.

[@Ramon25D]

its your video you can take it across the sea in a ferry if you like. I really dont focus on the road, since Im not going to be on the road, If I were Id buy a crossover. since you got the car and all the toys I would have enjoyed seen you engaging lockers and ditch crossing with some proper techniques. anyway, thanks for the response and what a nice machine.

[@ronnykurniawan6917]

my favorite benz...

[@kloschuessel773]

Ronny Kurniawan unimog

[@casiocruiser]

Love your videos, but what 4 X 4 forum is complete without a review of the new generation land cruiser 200's

[@bcatz454]

Lol, if the chinese ever built the G-Wagen, it'd be a $20k truck with 85% of the quality. Pretty good tradeoff if you ask me, 85% off, 85% of the quality.

[@thevillageidiot70]

There's actually a Beijing auto Jeep inspired by the g wagen, it's around twenty five thousand yuan, and is not that good. The army version is great though, it has a 2.8 Cummins diesel. You can actually get the army version for about ten thousand yuan, though it is not road legal in China.

[@birikunzira7183]

What are they waiting for , they are expert copy cats on almost everything the world is obessesed with, but Germany would fight them to death on this one

[@youngypaul]

6 years ago, and 240p was the best you could do? Good to see you have upped your game.

[@jurgencobarg6756]

G-Wagon 300 CDI no thank you. 10 years ago a magic vehicle but the latest engine, plus quality and reliability issues spoil the fun. Had to sell eventually could not take it anymore.In addition my Landcruiser was running rings around it, no matter where.

[@dixy2k]

I would consider a few Land Cruiser 70 series instead of the G-Wagen.

[@alexanderrosales7675]

My beautiful and amazing mistress I agree the land cruiser is a legend they're used a lot in war zones and UN vehicles.

[@zackworrell535]

Gwagen are used by 63 armies around the world including NATO and UN. Landrovers are used by no more than 10. That says a lot about which is a more reliable and capable vehicle

[@gnawershreth]

The Land Cruiser's big advantage is the price, and therefore its numbers. Parts are everywhere because of that and so are dealers. The reliability also gives it an advantage over certain other brands, although maybe not the G Wagen, but that one comes at a way higher price. The Land Cruiser is ideal for companies, NGOs etc. where the driver doesn't necessarily have a clue about off-roading. It probably won't break and if it does it doesn't cost an absolute fortune to fix unlike the G. That only goes for the older Land Cruisers though, not the modern soccer mom SUVs that are utterly pointless. Why anyone looking for a soccer mom SUV would go for Toyota I have no idea. I can find better looking and more luxuries city 4x4s than current Land Cruisers.

[@florianthomas7852]

Damn I love the G.

[@andrewlemon9856]

Andrew love the review, I'm in the same position faced with a new G300 in Dubai that no body wants. If cost was not the issue would you have this over your Toyota Troopy. Are you ever in the UAE?

[@4xoverland]

Troopy is a camper. One can't convert a G into a camper unless its a LWB PU. I would consider the G300 pro. I've always loved the G.

[@BillSprague]

Humph! We share a love of soaring too. Interesting.

[@4xoverland]

+Bill Sprague Then you will enjoy this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHbcfXysl7qLZ6s

[@4xoverland]

+Bill Sprague And another gliding video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH-roYibltGMmq8

[@BillSprague]

+4xOverland Thanks!

[@mjnbmw]

It´s like a G-class for poor people!! and completely new!!! it's unbelievable!!! I love it!!

[@adhiprabowo7316]

Can it beat the land cruiser 70 series's track records as the truly professional 4wd light vehicle..?

[@4xoverland]

Good question. In performance terms, I think the G is better than the 70 in most ways. It can carry a load as well, it is probably better off-road (a little), more comfortable on-road by quite a long way. But it will never beat the 70 for reliability, ease of servicing and as an overland truck, the 70 is king.

[@B4x4]

4xOverland Witch one of the 70, except your own, would you prefer?

[@rabemilajohary7829]

Sure, it's a very good car. I drive the first version Class G 1984 and it still runs very well, I'm a tourist guide and my clients are always happy with this car!

[@carlosvale8198]

For me it doesn't make sence, is ok to have luxury in your 4x4 but this vehicle is way to expensive. Who will use this vehicle to do offroad "parts must cost a fortune". With $100.000, you buy a Jeep, Land Rover, etc and equipt it, with almost everything. and the parts won't cost as much...

[@joseeduardo2417]

Buen video y buen vehículo.

[@Canzelot1]

I love it too.

[@gatorzone]

I agree with you, things I dont like on this car is.. the price tag !! It's ridiculous even the car is old..

[@b57ecv]

iv owned several mercedes and still have one of there saloon car's today, and to be honest the quality just isn't there anymore, they just seem to be producing over priced overly complicated rubbish, and as far as I can tell they don't even built them in Germany anymore.

[@4xoverland]

+b57ecv The G is built in Austria. Still. And I agree. Mercedes are not what they used to be. Now mass produced, designed my engineers, built by accountants.

[@tritop]

as a german Engineer I have to say: That' s abs. true; I could tell a lot of "Dilbert-Stories"; all shifted from Engineers to "Management" since the end of the 1980th

[@morgankane1632]

+tritop Agreed :) I own 3. ( have not tried the Professional) Feel free to tell the stories :)

[@forestalfrank1074]

The G-Wagon was never produced in Germany. It was designed and built by Steyr Daimler Puch (the same company which designed the Haflinger and Pinzgauer) in Graz Austria (where it was built ever since). First Mercedes was mainly supplying engines and transmissions, afterfards they bought the rest of the shares as SDP was sold to Magna International.

[@terrytees]

The real reason it's so expensive is quite simple.. You see your correct mercedes quality isn't there any more and they are mass produced, apart from this one. Thats the difference, you are paying for hand built tech in a county that outlaws slave labour and has a pretty good minimum wage in place and a high standard of living.

[@TheMitchellbegeng]

No mention of the strengthened chassis or it's ability to run on poorer fuel?

[@4xoverland]

Poorer fuel? That engine in the 300. Can it run on poor fuel? I didn't know that.

[@TheMitchellbegeng]

4xOverland it was my understanding the engine had been 're-tuned' to run on lower quality fuel. However this may not apply to that particular model in that particular country.

[@Pro1er]

LOL $100.000US for a striped down 1970's station wagon. I guess if the tax payer is paying for it, cost is no object.

[@memberofthetribe1]

EXCELLENT!

[@larrycampbell7415]

That is just a little over $68,000.00 at todays exchange rate. I'd love to have one of these. We aren't given the diesel option here in the U.S. at the moment. I really would love to see that change here soon. Just two days ago, I was watching a car show video where the Land Rover Range Rover will be offered here is a diesel for the 2016 model year.

[@PL-fh8cz]

Larry Campbell I'll have to check out the TDV8 or TDV6 options for the Range Rover. For the last few years every conversation with my Land Rover dealer has started with, "When will you be importing the TD models the rest of the world gets". Land Rover must have been listening.... I've driven a LR4 / Discovery 4 TDV6 and it's an excellent vehicle with far better fuel economy than the gas engines. Thanks,

[@4xoverland]

***** G-Wagen prices are absurd no matter what country, new and used. I have researched this. I am constantly on the lookout. I've seen 25-year old Gs being sold for as much as five year old Defenders or Land Cruisers

[@Panzergraf]

+4xOverland You can get ex-mil G-wagens rather cheaply in the many European countries that have used them for their armed forces. I bought my '85 240GD for the equivalent of $6800 (or 90k ZAR). Not bad for a road worthy 4x4 with little rust, considering car prices here in Norway are usually much higher than in other countries. I really love mine, though the old 2.4l diesel engine is a bit on the weak side. Used civilian G's aren't that badly priced here either, probably bacause they've been slightly devalued by all the ex-mil vehicles on the market. They're around the same price level as comparable Land Rovers.

[@larrycampbell7415]

Pzgraf I wish that we could buy them at that price here in the U.S.. I don't think they are available here with a diesel engine, at any price.

[@zackworrell535]

+4xOverland I completely disagree. My mother owns an early Defender 70 with A/C here in the US. Not many were imported. She is consistently offered well over $40K for it. My grey market G320 imported by Europa Wagen in 97 with less than 60K miles and good condition would struggle to bring $25K. Less than 200 of these were imported (I am told) before MB took over the sales of G's in the US. You are welcome to buy mine. I have put over $10K into it. I am considering having it heavily modified by a custom builder in CA

[@oscaritowin]

HahahHa i have a 2006 Nissan Xterra I like the suv But I would love a G-Class (Canada )

[@roguewave1060]

It was not initially designed for the German army, but instead for the Iranian army at the request of the Shah of Iran: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class#History

[@norwester7018]

And you do know that the first G ("G4"/W31) was a 4/6wd open-top Saloon/coupe thing designed by the pre-Hitler (first "mule in the mid-late 20's) German Wermacht right??? Maybe the first BOX type W4XX series was requested by the "German Army" later on, but it's concept and first example was not the "modern" G's. A lot of auto historians quietly surmise that they copied the concept from the American Power Wagon which was the base for the US Command cars...

[@Canzelot1]

What are you trying to say? Mercedes Benz released its first 4x4 in 1907 , the Dernburg- Wagen.

[@laupstad]

Mercedes makes alot of cars that are better on the road than this one will ever be, and I even think either of their other models would be a better choice for a trip like this.

[@Hmmm313]

Lovely truck

[@soheilshah1]

Can I have a reference for your words? It is not reasonable that a person orders a whole new car for his use....it may be made custom for an individual based on existing platforms but to build a whole new car, I don't think so.

[@MarexKai]

What's the 0-60 time?

[@willieveck]

What model is this G

[@Espoota]

Awesome...

[@SasaBacan]

it is very good on road, except on the highway (wind noise, consumption)

[@gp1585]

I cant believe how expensive these are!

[@johnscottreardon]

This dude needs to mellow out.

[@GlenRwodzi97]

'I think it's so ugly that it's beautiful'

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Nearly ten years later and Ineos decide to copy its design and specification.

[@4xoverland]

I also think Ineos took a lot of engineering queues from the G. And that's not a bad thing.

[@POCPolska]

Welk done. Price of the car is... Ridiculous! In Europe too.

[@popra007]

This car is arround 75000 euro??!

[@Cameron2874]

you are going to have a heart attack if you dont calm down sunshine

[@4xoverland]

@TheHenkster1403 Yes!! You win the car. pick it up in 2066.

[@MrCharrrles]

sounds like your talking from the 4th dimension

[@Chthonian121]

Why are you so out of breath?

[@4xoverland]

+Chthonian121 its a presentation style. Nothing more.

[@PiotrMajewski]

Chthonian121 sounds like gate set to high or to fast

[@worldhello1234]

It is called the orgasm style. ^^

[@slowboat2156]

The G wagon didn't fare to well when attempting the Canning Stock Route in Australia. They had to helicopter in parts because they broke to pieces.

[@4xoverland]

+Slow Boat Not all Gs are the same - just like not all Land Cruisers are the same. They used the wrong type of Gs for CSR. There was just one Professional in that group, and it was the only G in the convoy that did not need attention.

[@rotzloffel1567]

they broke because they were driven by idiots and also they used small road tires etc.

[@the.magnus]

Sound like you are about to faint

[@kop4321]

1980-1990 basic models here? 20-30k :( Not to mention the parts cost more then my soul.

[@davidporowski9512]

Like & Subscribe G-Class has not changed from original in 1979; (except interior & engine) which is Revolutionary for a 4x4 builder. That makes it (imho) extraordinary. Puzzle: try finding an original Jeep Wagoneer OR a Toyota LandCrusier with original body. Good Luck with That.

[@enjoymusic4895]

No 1...G300 Professional Series... Land Cruiser??? No hope

[@shanesmith2979]

They should go for $10000

[@todlindley8101]

We All really should stop buying these Way Overpriced 4x4's and drive the price down to earth, the dealers are having it off with you

[@landrovernutta2008]

ooo im the first one to like it do i get i a prize to lol, keep up the great work love your videos :)

[@nomadexperts432]

And in the end he is driving a toyota )))

[@drewsuppa]

Actually, he ordered it for himself first.

[@paulhartzer10]

why does he sound like he is in a shower in a tunnel?

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Just like the Bugatti Veyron!

[@atos.nympha3451]

you gona get a high blood pressure over the price of this wagen

[@oscardhan]

Looks like force gurka

[@carlosvale8198]

But hey veryone spend the money the way they like, and if you have a lot is OK I guess....

[@newbachelor566]

LOve your videos. But the brand is called MER-SAY-DEEZ, not MER-SEE-DEEZ ;)

[@ΑΚ.ΝΑΥΠΑΚΤΟΥ]

totsiens

[@newbachelor566]

ΑΚ. ΝΑΥΠΑΚΤΟΥ Totsiens what, boeta?

[@gnawershreth]

+Braai Meester Both are wrong. It's just a poor translation from German. You have to remember that it's an actual name. You don't translate names. If your name is William in England, it's also William in Argentina, Germany or Japan. If your last name is Miller, you don't suddenly change name to Müller when arriving in Germany or to Møller when arriving in Denmark. Names aren't translated. They're just mispronounced. Just like Mercedes, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Opel etc. etc. etc.

[@4xoverland]

+Braai Meester Accents. It is both incorrect and correct in every language.

[@Ramon25D]

ok, its like taking a Ferrar Daytona off road, who cares if ferrari makes an off roader it will be shite, like that porsche or the maseratti

[@romania1708]

👍👍👍

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Ghe lende wagen

[@sangeenshahkhan]

try being a bit less animated. you are bit too dramatic. its off putting.

[@4xoverland]

+Sangeen Shah You mean like most other motoring presenters. Dull and boring. This is me.

[@sangeenshahkhan]

I didnt say you are dull and boring, had you been dull or boring I would have probably liked it because I am dull and boring and only like facts and figures.

[@LionheartSJZ]

+4xOverland I like the way your present :) Keep being yourself!

[@423alonso]

I am sorry but there is not respect for money.....

[@Ramon25D]

how stupid to take it on road. its like taking a ferrari off road. wasted camera time