seventyfive
Well-known member
Someone needs to call Mercedes and Jeep and let them know that investing the next decade in new boxy utilitarian models is a mistake.
Next-gen G-wagen next to old
Next-gen Jeep Wrangler
are you being sarcastic?
g-wagens are g-wagens, still made by puch in austria...which is to say they are still built for their intended purpose. mercedes has a vehicle to fill almost every class, which is to say they do not rely on the g-wagen sales.
not to mention a g-wagen is THE status symbol. when people stop spending $100k without a blink of the eye maybe they may think about a facelift....but that will never happen.
rover has how many models? 4? they need every model to sell.
keep in mind how many 'enthusiasts' will spend $50ish for a defender, unless it has at least power windows?
even my '81 g-wagen had power windows, was air tight, solid as a fucking rock, stupid dependable/reliable, recaro-esque sport seats, rear folding bench, climate control that worked, factory lockers, and i only needed a 3" lift to put 36's under it.
compare that to a 1997 defender.
companies selling more than 3 or 4 models, especially the volume other manufacturers sell, can afford to keep a dependable work truck in the line up.