2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

Name: 2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Price: 2461 USD
Rating: 4.6 (29 reviews)

Price Estimate: $2,461 - $3,971

2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD SUV Shown

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG 4WD SUV

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G55 AMG

Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Go-anywhere capability, luxurious cabin, powerful V8 engines.

Cons

Heavy steering and accelerator pedal efforts, no side airbags, fussy navigation system.

What’s new

In-house tuner AMG lays its magic hands on the G-Class, this year, empowering the SUV with a 5.4-liter V8 that generates 349 horsepower and a 0-to-60-mph time of 7.2 seconds.

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Mercedes fans who plan on traversing the Himalayas have found their ride.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G500 4dr SUV
$42,000
- 126,990 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- HD Auto Sales (107 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Reading, PA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
12 Combined MPG (11 City/13 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYR49E63X140476
Stock: 140476
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G500 4dr SUV
$33,950
fair price
$1,342 below market
- 100,686 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Driven Automotive (140 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Binghamton, NY
One Owner. Clean CarFax. Excellent service history with 40 Service Records, serviced at Merecedes-Benz of Manhattan. Heated Leather Seats. Power Moonr...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
12 Combined MPG (11 City/13 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYR49E13X140899
Stock: 140899
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-05-2024

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews

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4.6

29 reviews

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4(14%)

3(3%)

2(7%)

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G500 Lemon

Dr.MLG, 10/30/2002

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

Mechanical and electrial defects have kept the vehicle in the service department over 30 days in the first 3 months of ownership. The noise that developed recently, from somewhere in the dash, which started after replacing the starter switch, is still present after 2 1/2 weeks in the shop. MB decided that it is a design problem that I have to live with.

Nothing like it

Don, 10/10/2006

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

This big SUV has more power than you would realize. Catches others on the road by surprise with its spunk. The other eyeopener for me, having owned three Range Rovers, is the stares it receives. You cannot miss it on the road.

True 4 wheel power

busch, 06/16/2005

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG 4WD 4dr SUV (5.5L 8cyl 5A)

An outstanding vehicle capable of any chosen offroad drive test. Unique power on the highway. Startup at trafic intersection to 75 mph within 6 seconds. It's extremely safe. I survived a head on colission with another vehicle in a previous model with out mishap.

Unsafe at any speed

Unsafeatanyspeed, 06/17/2003

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

I had a problem with the so called safety features from day one- the ESP would engage going around any corner and the car would swerve into the oncoming lane. It took 4 trips in 4 months to get someone to actually drive the car and discover that there indeed was a defect in the system. By that time I wanted nothing to do with this unsafe vehicle.

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2003 G-Class Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

G500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$73,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	12 MPG
Cost to Drive	$417/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	45.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the G-Class include:

Alarm
Stability Control

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.97 per gallon for premium unleaded in New York.

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G500 Lemon

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Unsafe at any speed

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