It doesn't just look like a bank vault

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
10/04/2016 at 16:26 • Filed to: None

It’s built like one too. Though the G-Wagon may be the ultimate automotive fashion accessory for some, there can be no arguing that there is substance behind that style.

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DISCUSSION (16)

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 16:33

Can confirm. G-Wagon doors have the most satisfying “THUNK” of locking into place. It does literally feel like you just closed the door to a safe. And they handle off-roading like a boss. It’s a shame that most of them never see more dirt than an unpaved parking lot at a soccer field.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy
10/04/2016 at 16:34

Can confirm the bit about the doors.

Benjamin Rolland > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 16:35

The LX is better in every conceivable way.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Benjamin Rolland
10/04/2016 at 16:37

And if I’d asked you a year ago, you would’ve told me the Escalade was better in every conceivable way.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 16:39

External door hinges are so boss.

Tripper > Benjamin Rolland
10/04/2016 at 16:45

The lex probably performs as well, it’s definitely more reliable. However it looks like soccer practice, not a handsome bank vault.

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 16:49

My indie german mechanic hates them, says they’re horrible overengineered (bad as in german over engineered) pieces of shit.

I still want one.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 16:52

Frame on body. Solid axles on coil springs. Some transmissions with a dipstick. Sign me up, what can possibly go wrong.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
10/04/2016 at 16:53

My indie german mechanic actually had an ‘03 G500, said it was a money pit but built like nothing else. So same idea with a different viewpoint I guess.

Steve in Manhattan > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
10/04/2016 at 16:58

Overengineered? I agree. And a Range Rover does it better and more stylishly.

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 17:06

That may have been more his sentiment, either way he was not a fan.

Ssfancyfresh > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 17:59

It’s the only car I’ve been in where my voice echoed throughout the cabin during casual conversation

Ferdinand Adlersflügel > Benjamin Rolland
10/04/2016 at 20:56

I can tell you, where it matters, with new car buyers, very few people will be cross-shopping them. The used car market is different, but manufacturers don’t build cars for the used car market.

Autofixation > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 21:38

I have seen one of these pulling a horse trailer, and one driving literally straight down the side of a mountain on a device road that mostly resembled a wide hiking trail. So every once in a while they do get used.

Benjamin Rolland > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/04/2016 at 23:33

Thanks for reminding me!

The escalade is also better in every conceivable way.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Benjamin Rolland
10/05/2016 at 00:01

I’m taking your opinion with every conceivable grain of salt.