Overview & Reviews

This vehicle is officially new to the U.S. market, though its basic design dates back over 20 years.

• Go-anywhere capability, luxurious cabin.

• Confusing audio and navigation controls, some may view the design as dated.

User Reviews:

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  THIS IS A TRUCK - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By ROUGHRIDER - August 19 - 2:00 am

  You cant criticize a good off road vehicle for being a good off road vehicle. If you bought it just for the looks or for the trendiness you will probably will get tired of it. But if you appreciate the confidence of being able to face whatever the weather report throws at you (even if you never ever go off road), you will not get rid of this warranty on life. Plenty of power. Just a bit rough on the potholes (you are not supposed to drive 80 mph off road)...

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  Ill keep itfor 20 years! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By Roxydad - December 9 - 1:43 pm

  After about 2,500 miles, the G500 is perfect: comfortable, extreemly capeable off road, built like a tank and civilized enough that I have to fight my wife for the keys. On road performance is adequate in all respects with acceleration good, braking very good and handling, surprisingly, also very good. Moreover, it has remarkably good NVH isolation. The COMAND system is complicated, but I like having access to a GPS.

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  Great truck - Bad service - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By SAFEWEALTH - May 30 - 3:26 am

  Great looking, safe, comfortable and fun. Goes anywhere on or off road and feels solid in any weather conditions. Lots of cargo room and I have moved lots of small furniture in back with seats folded down. PROBLEM: Dealers have little experience or knowledge of how to service this vehicle. Many small issues have had to be fixed three or more times, also bodywork is a nightmare if you get in an accident. Mercedes does not have its act together in training its staff and service techs.

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  Heavy Duty Fagility - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By Devon - March 5 - 2:00 am

  The G500 is a great eye catcher and off- road performer. The materials and and weight are reminiscent of the Mercedes of yesteryear. When you close the door... it CLOSES. All the major problems come from the advanced electronic systems. Seems as though Mercedes rushed it into production before bringing it to the States. Itll be better in 2003 or 2004, hopefully.

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  Rolls Royce of 4x4s - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By Brabus - January 8 - 11:16 am

  It is the best truck on the road. It simply looks like nothing else, and drives like caviar on butter. I had to limo-tint my windows as this car definitely gets a lot of attention. Every time I drive someone in the G500 they WOW all the time. When I go to clubs or restaurants, valet parking would always put it up front for grabbing attention. This is a top of the line truck.

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  Its a truck - not a luxury SUV - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By j.edwards - June 26 - 10:00 am

  I bought this vehicle in spite of your review. I wanted a stiff rding, ruggedly built, durable vehicle with a military heritage. You may nit-pick, but its still an S-class interior. It cant go out of style because it never was in style. It will out climb an H-1 and do 130 on the road. Try that with any other SUV on the market. Yeah, youll be laughing in years to come, but it will be at yourselves for identifying this thing as a luxury SUV.

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  Not what I expected. - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By djt - May 6 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned 2 Lexus LX 470s, upon purchasing the G 500 I realized just how much Id given up. The interior is much narrower than the LX, the ride is much firmer and the cabin is much darker (due to the lack of a glass sunroof). All of this is immediatly apparent when you first test drive the G, but its initial seductiveness makes you put all of this aside. Unfortunatly the sexiness wears off very quickly and all your left with are the shortcomings. As soon as DMV processes my title, Ill probably sell the G and look at either the 2003 Range Rover or another LX 470.

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  The Best - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By jkayz - March 16 - 3:50 pm

  A G-Class ( Gelaendewagen) is simply the best SUV there is. Forget the Hummer, Range\Land Rover, Land Cruiser etc. This vehicle will get you out of anything. Ask the US military why they are switching from the Hummer to the G-class...

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  Big Mistake - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By nomarkup - September 14 - 10:00 am

  Built like a tank. Awesome styling. Feel great driving it.

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  great to drive - 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  By topkick - March 28 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive, very functional as a daily driving machine.(if you do not mind going to the gas station often) Very powerful ride and feels very safe.