Why wouldn't you just get an 09? Makes no sense to get the outgoing model brand new, when a redesign with improved fully updated electronics and new looks is coming out ASAP. The 08's are going to take a sharp depreciation hit when the 09's hit the road.
The price difference between a new '08 and a new '09 is about $20-$25k, depending on discounts on the '09's. There is a local dealer with black '08 marked down to $74.5k. Figure an '09 might be marked down to $95k.
In any event, there are new 08's available for low to mid $70's.
VB997, thanks for the link on the trailer hitch setup. I'll have to give Colin a call today about his setup.
I didn't know you knew Colin or I would have mentioned him by name...great guy, know him well...I've built several racecars with CDOC products!
Is the new 2008 model you mentioned in C ville? I've had my G since August (purchased new at Phillips MB) and have not been thrilled about the feel of the brake pedal but have not test driven any other G's (0 stock at Phillips). Colin offered me his but our schedules have not worked out. I was thinking it might be easier to drive to C ville on a Saturday and test drive the one at the dealer. I’ve had my G in for service and they tell me the pedal feel is normal…I ‘m not buying it and want to do my own follow up. I love my G but something isn’t right with my brakes. To me it feels like there is air in the system (mushy/long travel)…If you know Colin well, ask him about my car building ability.
Thank you. I seem to recall from a few posts that people are content with the DICE, but apparently it supersedes the CD changer. User feedback would be appreciated (and responsive to the original post).
Not sure that a substitution is cost-effective given that the car can read MP3 CDs. I wish MB would offer an integrated OEM solution as on my CL that could be retrofitted.
Not sure that a substitution is cost-effective given that the car can read MP3 CDs. I wish MB would offer an integrated OEM solution as on my CL that could be retrofitted.
I had a loaded Cayenne S (2 actually) - it was great, no complaints whatsoever! And, it matched my 911. However, once I drove the G ... I was sold (traded my 08 997 C4S cab in on an 08 G500!). Just LOVE it. Way different ... you really need to drive both before 'thinking' you like one over the other.
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