The New X Class Pickup

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Another awesome vehicle exclusive only to the European market. The all new Mercedes Benz X Class Pickup.

#excellence

 

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[Brent S]

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It would be good to be rich.....

 

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It would be good to be rich.....

I wouldn't say you have to be rich to buy one...the base price is around $43,000. A nicely equipped new Ford F150 is around $50,000. New pick-ups in general however aren't cheap.

These will probably depreciate a considerable amount first couple years. Problem is they won't be producing them for American market.

 

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It would be good to be rich.....

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU PRICED NEW TRUCKS,,,,,,,,,$##$$$#caps,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the prices will make you flinch

 

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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU PRICED NEW TRUCKS,,,,,,,,,$##$$$#caps,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the prices will make you flinch

Yes I agree most pickup trucks are grossly overpriced new but there is a substantial markup. My buddy just haggled almost like $16,000 off a new loaded Dodge Ram pickup with Cummins Diesel.

 

[Brent S]

I wouldn't say you have to be rich to buy one...the base price is around $43,000. A nicely equipped new Ford F150 is around $50,000. New pick-ups in general however aren't cheap.

These will probably depreciate a considerable amount first couple years. Problem is they won't be producing them for American market.

If you’re willing to shell out a little more you could just import one from there. I imported a Mitsubishi jeep from Japan that was never sold here and it was really easy. Of course there’s the whole ‘if it was never sold here then there’s no parts for it here either ‘ thing to consider. It’s time to change the oil in my jeep and I have to order the filter from Japan. Oh well, it’s still pretty cool to have a one of a kind thing. Luckily I have another vehicle to rely on while waiting for parts though.

 

[Brent S]

Yes I agree most pickup trucks are grossly overpriced new but there is a substantial markup. My buddy just haggled almost like $16,000 off a new loaded Dodge Ram pickup with Cummins Diesel.

I’ve bought houses for less than a new truck price tag!

 

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If you’re willing to shell out a little more you could just import one from there. I imported a Mitsubishi jeep from Japan that was never sold here and it was really easy. Of course there’s the whole ‘if it was never sold here then there’s no parts for it here either ‘ thing to consider. It’s time to change the oil in my jeep and I have to order the filter from Japan. Oh well, it’s still pretty cool to have a one of a kind thing. Luckily I have another vehicle to rely on while waiting for parts though.

Kwel!

 

[Brent S]

The Mercedes looks slightly more elegant though.

 

[Brent S]

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Kwel!

What is kwel?

 

[toexist]

View attachment 8061 The Mercedes looks slightly more elegant though.

I like.

 

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What is kwel?

Cool.

 

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View attachment 8061 The Mercedes looks slightly more elegant though.

Gold alloy wheels are nice touch. Looks real clean.

 

[Brent S]

Gold alloy wheels are nice touch. Looks real clean.

It’s a 91 and is in really good original shape. About 40k miles. Other than the parts thing I really love it. One thing about Japanese vehicles though, they are on an island so anything near the coast has rust. This one was inland so was pretty much rust free. The practical side of me thinks a wrangler would have made more sense, but the ‘talaban’ Diesel engine sold me on this thing. It’s a tough little buggar.

 

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It’s a 91 and is in really good original shape. About 40k miles. Other than the parts thing I really love it. One thing about Japanese vehicles though, they are on an island so anything near the coast has rust. This one was inland so was pretty much rust free. The practical side of me thinks a wrangler would have made more sense, but the ‘talaban’ Diesel engine sold me on this thing. It’s a tough little buggar.

Japanese vehicles in general are known for efficiency. They used to build their vehicles with thinner lighter sheet metal than other manufacturers. Even American made Japanese cars used to have have rust issues but overal they're some of the most dependable automobiles on market. Nice find Brent.

 

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#WorldTrip

 

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#savage

 

[Gazrok]

Bah, I got a Ford F350, and I can just go around the corner and get a part.

 

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Bah, I got a Ford F350, and I can just go around the corner and get a part.

Yea but with a Japanese car you won't need to get parts as often. German cars on the other hand are prone to having electrical/sensor issues but have been getting better as of late.

 

[Gazrok]

Don't know about that. The Japanese can make cars, won't dispute you there, but I can't think of any of my rural neighbors that have a Japanese truck. And really, the truck has been one of the most solidly sound vehicles I've ever owned, and it's 20 years old.

 

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Don't know about that. The Japanese can make cars, won't dispute you there, but I can't think of any of my rural neighbors that have a Japanese truck. And really, the truck has been one of the most solidly sound vehicles I've ever owned, and it's 20 years old.

I'm not saying American made cars/trucks aren't reliable but not in comparison to Japanese made vehicles over all. I purchased only one American vehicle new and it was a higher end model. Within 5k miles of light use the chasis began to make squeaking noises. Could have been a lemon but that was the last for me. I know they have been getting better though.

 

[Brent S]

I'm not saying American made cars/trucks aren't reliable but not in comparison to Japanese made vehicles over all. I purchased only one American vehicle new and it was a higher end model. Within 5k miles of light use the chasis began to make squeaking noises. Could have been a lemon but that was the last for me. I know they have been getting better though.

It is sad, even with improvements over the last several years in American vehicles, the Japanese still kick our butts. The quality and longevity is much better. The only place we still dominate is with the big trucks. The main reason is the Japanese just don’t make them.

 

[Brent S]

Bah, I got a Ford F350, and I can just go around the corner and get a part.

I have to admit, if I was giving anyone advice, I would say stay on the practicle side and get a wrangler that can easily be serviced locally. I got this because I always wanted a Willy’s jeep, but didn’t want something with that old technology. This was made with much more modern tech but kept that same design as the 50’s jeeps. Pure and simple, it’s a toy, not a practical prepping vehicle. It is a lot of fun though and will go anywhere!

 

[Mountain trapper]

Yea but with a Japanese car you won't need to get parts as often. German cars on the other hand are prone to having electrical/sensor issues but have been getting better as of late.

I've got a '97 F-250 4×4 with a 460 V8 and 91,000 miles. I haven't had to replace a single part on it. As far as I know the Japs don't make a comparable pick-up.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Yea but with a Japanese car you won't need to get parts as often. German cars on the other hand are prone to having electrical/sensor issues but have been getting better as of late.

I've got a '97 F-250 4×4 with a 460 V8 and 91,000 miles. I haven't had to replace a single part on it. As far as I know the Japs don't make a comparable pick-up.

 

[Brent S]

I've got a '97 F-250 4×4 with a 460 V8 and 91,000 miles. I haven't had to replace a single part on it. As far as I know the Japs don't make a comparable pick-up.

They don’t. They make smaller trucks that are great, but if you want a big powerful v8 that can tow and haul heavy weight, American is the only option.

 

[Mountain trapper]

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[Mountain trapper]

I have to admit, if I was giving anyone advice, I would say stay on the practicle side and get a wrangler that can easily be serviced locally. I got this because I always wanted a Willy’s jeep, but didn’t want something with that old technology. This was made with much more modern tech but kept that same design as the 50’s jeeps. Pure and simple, it’s a toy, not a practical prepping vehicle. It is a lot of fun though and will go anywhere!

I have an '07 Wrangler Rubicon and love it. I've never had a single issue with it either. It's been all over Alaska and across the lower 48. Back in high school I bought a '47 (I think) Willy's Jeep off an old rancher that I was working for. That thing would climb a tree. Wish I still had it.

 

[Mountain trapper]

They don’t. They make smaller trucks that are great, but if you want a big powerful v8 that can tow and haul heavy weight, American is the only option.

For me American is the only choice for any vehicle that I'd buy.