[{"id": 10288528, "authorName": "GtrGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtrguy/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by GtrGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671235747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10288533, "authorName": "Sedancollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sedancollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing spec! GLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671235796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10288564, "authorName": "rbashir7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbashir7/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by rbashir7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671236168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10288570, "authorName": "prizla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prizla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, way to blow right past that no reserve hope for a good deal and bring it straight to market value.\n\nIt is quite a sexy G.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671236257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10288595, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome truck. Factory \"military\" look.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671236514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10288611, "authorName": "hpizking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpizking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are an acquired taste compared to the new generation G wagons which have a much refined interior and chassis. . We had this exact spec vehicle and my wife lasted barely three months with it after her friend bought a 2022 G, which she then had to have\u2014at another $90k ugh. I have to admit the new ones are a completely different driver but I actually favored the less refined chassis and interior of this generation-especially at the much better price\u2014and the exteriors look the same. To each his own. Both generations have their fans. These things will take on whatever is thrown their way.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671236683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10288684, "authorName": "Basketcase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basketcase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It always amazes me what vehicles end up at no reserve. Most times I think they do well. But that\u2019s a chance I would not take. Good luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671237430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10288815, "authorName": "e_tp1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e_tp1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great spec. Very unique. Will do well!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671238994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10288936, "authorName": "Forbesy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forbesy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "80k out of the gate, that is a strong start!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671240327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10288939, "authorName": "Forbesy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forbesy/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by Forbesy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671240372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10289519, "authorName": "Gartinian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gartinian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I prefer these body styles over the newer ones!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1671248114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10291713, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the early bids on our latest auction. Sometimes we like to test the waters - and this truck will sell to the highest bidder!\r\n\r\nWe love this spec - and as far as we can find there may be as few as 5 of them built like this. \r\n\r\nMAUFAKTUR Olive Magno (671) over designo Light Brown Nappa Leather with Anthracite Wood trim. Exclusive Beige leather. Powered by a 563hp 5.5L twin-turbo V8 mated to an automatic transmission and 2-speed transfer case with triple diff locks. \r\n\r\nThe sale includes: owner\u2019s manual/books, original key, original window sticker, and a clean title.\r\n\r\nThe window sticker shows an original MSRP of $156,275 which includes $15,000 in optional extras.\r\n\r\n Options include: designo Matte Olive paint, AMG Performance Steering Wheel, 20\u201d AMG 5-Spoke wheels in Black, designo Two-Tone interior, and designo Exclusive leather package (AMG front sport seats, seat inserts and door panels in diamond stitch + upper and lower dash in Black Nappa). \r\n\r\nThe car presents in excellent condition inside and out with only very minor cosmetic imperfections commensurate with miles including a small blemish on the hood. Please see the gallery for thorough images of the paint, interior, trim, engine bay, and other details.\r\n\r\nNo modifications and running beautifully! I\u2019ll get a video posted before auction close. \r\n\r\nPlease tag me with any questions - and thanks for looking!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671298583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10292303, "authorName": "Forbesy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forbesy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Seller: How did you acquire the vehicle?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671301875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10292797, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Forbesy - we acquired it from the previous owner who is a long-time/regular client and friend.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671303943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10294490, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed @Gartinian, the new one reminds me of the new Tahoe/GMC's proportions. \n\nNothing against the Chevys (my wife drives one) but IMO, the design lost it's edge the second they killed the W463. \n\nDon't care if it drives a million times better either; that's what the S-Class is for.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671311252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10306254, "authorName": "Gartinian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gartinian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@YesHoney, the build quality isnt as good as the older ones. More plastic of course but its still an mbz. If it wasnt for Rusnak Arcadia i would still have mine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671480053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10309114, "authorName": "Forbesy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forbesy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t see the blemish on the cover for the spar tire. Can you point out which picture it is in? Are there any body scratches or dents anywhere on the exterior of the vehicle. I can\u2019t tell in the light, looks like in some picks something around the hood emblem, but in others looks like nothing. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671494210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10315330, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't see the blemish either. Perhaps too small? Is it on the black strip on the spare cover?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671573084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10316746, "authorName": "Portia_pop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/portia_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW what a car! Perfect color-way, a bit out of my current pay grade but one day soon I hope! Best of luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671578495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10317070, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Forbesy @YesHoney - I will get some photos of both tomorrow. The one on the black piece on the spare tire cover is some left over adhesive and minor impression from a very stubborn USMC (go figure \ud83d\ude09) emblem that was applied there by the prior owner. The factory replacement is about $375 and there are some nice looking non-OEM solutions starting at around $75.\n\nThe blemish/minor surface scratches on the hood are behind the emblem nearer to the center and are the result of left over bird droppings. I\u2019ll get photos to help visualize better - it\u2019s an area about 1.5 - 2 inches across. Images 15 and 16 you can see it. \n\nOtherwise nothing really of note on cosmetics - really nice honest truck that\u2019s ready to be enjoyed and was very well cared for by its last owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671581018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10317075, "authorName": "bringatowtruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bringatowtruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just simply a sweet sweet SWEEET truck! I believe at one point Mercedes called this exterior & interior color combo/scheme the manufaktur Mojave Package", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671581051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10317859, "authorName": "John5353", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john5353/", "bidAmount": 82000, "content": "$82,000 bid placed by John5353", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671591603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10322018, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are some add\u2019l photos of the minor cosmetic blemishes. I will be posting a quick drive video later today - thanks for looking and please reach out with questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671652993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10326387, "authorName": "PRoofing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/proofing/", "bidAmount": 84000, "content": "$84,000 bid placed by PRoofing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671686583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10326540, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller what is that on the hood? It looks quite large and noticeable\u2026 thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671692791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10326813, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatowtruck - I believe you\u2019re correct about the name of the package though it isn\u2019t listed on the window sticker so may have just been optioned similarly - check out the attached photo for a screenshot of some Mercedes marketing materials from 2017.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671713935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10328686, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller \u201cleft over bird droppings\u201d on hood means it wipes up? Or the droppings were left on for so long that it etched into the matte paint? Was this stored outdoors?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671732531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10331083, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ottomo - as pictured, it is from bird droppings that were left for a period. The truck always lived indoors when parked at home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671740838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10331116, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please see here for a quick video - thanks for watching.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671740952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10332472, "authorName": "Cletis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cletis/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by Cletis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671747480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10332905, "authorName": "AdelleFA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adellefa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know how much the repair for the hood damage would be?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671749693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10333238, "authorName": "Monsevidesik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monsevidesik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AdelleFA with paint jobs on automobiles you get what you pay for.. so if you want it done well it will be costly. In my experience anyway.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671752511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10333706, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey there! just a few questions and requests for the seller:\r\n1. closeup photo of the right rear bumper.\r\n2. there are four open recalls on this vehicle. have any been addressed? not a deal-breaker, but it'd sure save me the effort.\r\n3. To Echo @AdelleFA, i'm curious about hood paint repairs and the associated costs. \r\n4. Any chips or cracks in the windshield? the angle of these lends itself to damage, so i have to ask.\r\n\r\nThanks in advance!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671758898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10334212, "authorName": "joycesolano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joycesolano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a similar spec and the matte \"magno\" green paint has to be wiped clean after any bird poop. Any neglect of this gets ya the blemish. Maybe they need a scarecrow edition. Otherwise, this is a head turner of a truck.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671766548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10334507, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sagatradingco - \n\n1. I can try to get one before end of auction.\n\n2. I don't see any open recalls on the Carfax - where are you getting that information? If there are open recalls - I can gladly take the truck to our local dealer prior to delivery for the new owner if that's helpful. But again, I don't see anything open.\n\n3. A good body shop should be able to handle a complete repaint properly for ~$,1500-2,000 (or less depending on your relationship with the shop) if that's the route someone wanted to go. \n\nPersonally, I would just drive and enjoy it.\n\n4. No cracks or any chips that I can see", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671775337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10335403, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the response. I should've run the VIN before rabble rousing about the recalls. You're 100% right. Vehicle is in the clear!\r\n\r\nI do need to insist on the pic of the right rear bumper, however. I can't tell from the gallery if it's just a scuff or a dent.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671810177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10335462, "authorName": "Tucker11956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucker11956/", "bidAmount": 88000, "content": "$88,000 bid placed by Tucker11956", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671810849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10335754, "authorName": "Cletis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cletis/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by Cletis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671813882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10335795, "authorName": "Tucker11956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucker11956/", "bidAmount": 91000, "content": "$91,000 bid placed by Tucker11956", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671814474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10335925, "authorName": "Audipwr1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audipwr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dream of finding this with black only interior. Premium for color starts now re pricing so will watch that with curiosity", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671816085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10338368, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sagatradingco - it\u2019s not a dent - small scuff on the bumper area you are asking about.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671827067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10339161, "authorName": "DKH8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkh8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the colors on this G!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671831048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10339219, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@audipwr1 the cognac leather inside is key. I just there was no black. Not sure why MB likes to combine black with everything on the interior. Black is great on its own but makes other leather colors look cheap in juxtaposition *shrug*", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1671831293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10339405, "authorName": "Chitownmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitownmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be interesting to see where this lands vs the 17 yellow one the other day that didn\u2019t hit the reserve. I can post the price after this auction ends if anyone is curious", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671832054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10339691, "authorName": "SFW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfw/", "bidAmount": 92000, "content": "$92,000 bid placed by SFW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671833799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339753, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 92500, "content": "$92,500 bid placed by sagatradingco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339761, "authorName": "SFW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfw/", "bidAmount": 93500, "content": "$93,500 bid placed by SFW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339772, "authorName": "AdelleFA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adellefa/", "bidAmount": 94000, "content": "$94,000 bid placed by AdelleFA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339784, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by sagatradingco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339798, "authorName": "SFW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfw/", "bidAmount": 95500, "content": "$95,500 bid placed by SFW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339821, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the bids - No reserve, she leaves with the highest bidder today!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671834290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10339822, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 96563, "content": "$96,563 bid placed by sagatradingco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339833, "authorName": "SFW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfw/", "bidAmount": 98000, "content": "$98,000 bid placed by SFW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834324, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339856, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 99000, "content": "$99,000 bid placed by sagatradingco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339870, "authorName": "SFW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfw/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by SFW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834459, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339880, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 101000, "content": "$101,000 bid placed by sagatradingco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339911, "authorName": "SFW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfw/", "bidAmount": 102000, "content": "$102,000 bid placed by SFW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339929, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 103000, "content": "$103,000 bid placed by sagatradingco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339966, "authorName": "SFW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfw/", "bidAmount": 104000, "content": "$104,000 bid placed by SFW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339979, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by sagatradingco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10339986, "authorName": "BB55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bb55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many green ones did they make?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10340002, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/23/22 for $105,000 to sagatradingco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671834962, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10340011, "authorName": "AdelleFA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adellefa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on buying a gorgeous truck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671835013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10340027, "authorName": "performanceautogallery (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performanceautogallery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @sagatradingco and thank you to our bidders for participating! @SFW I commend you on a good fight!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671835074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10340030, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @SFW and to the other bidders for the friendly competition. Very much looking forward to taking delivery of this truck. ALL GREEN EVERYTHING", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671835081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10340077, "authorName": "joycesolano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joycesolano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @sagatradingco for a great buy. You'll love the car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1671835320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10340104, "authorName": "SFW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy the ride @sagatradingco", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671835463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10340113, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joycesolano I owe it to you! thanks for letting us test yours!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671835505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10359731, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$110K sounds very fair for this G. Very low mileage and of course, condition, condition, condition!\n\nCongrats buyer and seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1672200470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10376416, "authorName": "sagatradingco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sagatradingco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yeshoney you sound like a watch guy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1672422172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10376728, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see I'm not the only one @sagatradingco! \r\n\r\nFine watches, cars and bikes go together (:", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1672423923, "type": "comment"}]