[{"id": 9846036, "authorName": "gravytrain9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gravytrain9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice ride! Hope the reserve is reasonable.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666443322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9846041, "authorName": "Klinecutter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klinecutter/", "bidAmount": 10, "content": "$10 bid placed by Klinecutter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666443374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9846047, "authorName": "littlehandegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littlehandegan/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by littlehandegan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666443393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9846919, "authorName": "edand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for actually taking a G55 AMG off road. (You might be the only one.)", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1666453200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9847049, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edand I hope whoever ends up with this monster uses it as it was intended, off road!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1666454344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9847357, "authorName": "KindredMoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kindredmoss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The front passenger-side and rear driver-side door lock pins are missing\" What does mean? Do the doors lock?\r\nWhy was the area beneath the windshield repainted? Was that do to the accident in May 2017? How severe was the accident?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666457213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9847956, "authorName": "CarsBicyclesAndSushi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsbicyclesandsushi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, so refreshing to see a G wagon properly modified and in it\u2019s natural environment after seeing hundreds of these things daily here in LA polished to oblivion with the closest thing to off roading they have ever seen is running over some flowers when backing out of the driveway.\r\n\r\nGreat vehicle, GLWA!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1666460272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9848235, "authorName": "12amDemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12amdemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so cool to actually see a G Wagon modded for off roading! I can understand why no one would off road a 250k+ 2022 G63 AMG but something like this that's over a decade old has a ton of miles already is a good candidate for off roading", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666461477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9848338, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet rig", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666461906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9849928, "authorName": "G.O.G.B.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g.o.g.b.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the wheels that are included the same design as the spare ? Not a fan of mismatch wheels", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666469907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9850974, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KindredMoss Yes the door lock and unlock electronically, we are missing the pins. My son thinks it is cool to unscrew them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666474845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9851031, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G.O.G.B. No. The spare is a wheel that is the same 18\" spec as the beadlock wheels. This allows mounting the same tire to be used for the spare. The \"winter\" 20\" AMG wheels are a different size with Continental fires. They are not the original 19\" wheels that shipped with the car but were purchased because they accommodate a greater variety of tires.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666475208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9851106, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KindredMoss The windshield trim was repaired because when the windshield was previously replaced It looks like some scratching was done that eventually started to rust. So I had the windshield pulled out all the rest removed and had the area reprimed and painted. It was not associated with the accident. The accident just involved the brush guard and happened prior to my ownership. I did have the brush guard repainted because, well I'm a little obsessive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666475652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9859918, "authorName": "TheAmericanInventor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theamericaninventor/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by TheAmericanInventor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666581318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9862917, "authorName": "Runthejewels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/runthejewels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Amazing truck. How many miles since the portal bolt-ons? Any issues with those at all? Very unique to see G55 with portals - must be close to unstoppable on or off road!. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666633600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9865892, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Runthejewels I decided to reinvent this G55 as a 4x4 squared that would be better suited to off-road use when I lived in AZ. So, I updated the shocks, springs, added portal axels, roof rack, and beadlock wheels. I did it in 2019 when it had just under 60,000 miles. Issues? Well it no longer travels well at 135 MPH but everything else is fine. My goal was to have a comfortable highway drive to a place like Moab, then put it in low and go take it offroad. Even though it was designed for off-road use, I will say when I drive around LA and Vegas, I get a lot of looks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666646328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9866318, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666647907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9866332, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little drive video from G-Ambooree 2019 pre-roofrack.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666647981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9866349, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666648041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9866730, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone I'm seeing some errors in the listing description that I hope BAT will fix. As you can see from the invoices, the Tibus Beadlock Wheels are 18x9. The original AMG wheels were 19\" and as you know 19' wheels are VERY hard to size with off-road tires. Tibus does not even make a 19\" wheel. The replacement wheels that I'm providing with the sale are AMG 20\" wheels and not the ones that were removed. I purchased the 20\" Wheels and Continental tires to use in the winter. Ridgegrappler tires are not very good in the snow!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666649726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9867515, "authorName": "wehttamot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wehttamot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does the portal axle limit top speed, if at all? Just in case I was late for my Whole Foods curbside pickup in this rig.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666652777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9867752, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wheel size changed from 19\" to 18\". Thanks everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666654694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9867806, "authorName": "Stumper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stumper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build artiei! Could you please provide the height from the ground to the top of the rack? Before I bid I want to make sure I can get this baby in my garage. TIA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666655152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9868036, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wehttamot It does not limit the top speed. However, if you take a corner with the portal axles in this new height, it is not nearly as stable as it was when it!featured stuff and lower setup of the AMG G55. We have had it up over 100mph on the highway.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666657287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9868577, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is your speedometer still accurate?\r\nGreat looking truck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666662784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9868604, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhyno GOOD CATCH. No the speedo reads about 10% fast. The setup is designed for 37\" tires but I wanted the rig to fit in my garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666663082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9868616, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, thank you for the info!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666663291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9877760, "authorName": "hack4875", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hack4875/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artiei What is the overall height of the vehicle? Fitting in the garage is non negotiable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666747259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9879753, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hack4875 @Stumper I had a chance to measure the height and it is 86\" at the highest point. When I did the build, there was a lot of discussion about the lift height. I was concerned that it would not fit in my garage so I put 35\" tires and used G550 Springs. While the G550 springs are a bit higher than the G55 Springs, they are not as high as the 4x4 squared springs. I do have four spacers that will add an additional 2\". You can also choose to use other aftermarket springs and 37\" tires to easily bring the rig up to the same specs as the 4x4 squared.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1666796651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9897949, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One BADASS build. Beautiful truck.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666958923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9899343, "authorName": "Van348Fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/van348fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a tow hitch? If not is there a factory option to add one and curious what the towing capacity is...(for Dirtbikes and SxS)...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666973701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9899383, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Van348Fan I've been told one can be added but I never when through the trouble as we have an F150 with a tow package. Mercedes lists the towing capacity as 7,000 lbs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666973968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9903613, "authorName": "kolponomos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolponomos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't see ground clearance mentioned anywhere, what's it at currently?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666992044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9904026, "authorName": "anilfrancis1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anilfrancis1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Nice RiG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666993601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9907062, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by aloysius3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667046778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908268, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kolponomos About the same as the G 500 4x4\u00b2 at 18\" to the lowest point on the truck, which is the front chrome brush guard. I have a set of spring spacers that can be installed to add an additional 1.5\". I will include them in the sale. The rig will also support taller springs if you want more clearance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667060460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908306, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome everyone to the last day of this wonderful truck. If you have always wanted a G 500 4x4\u00b2 but did not want to pay $200K for one, this is your rig. If you ever wanted a Jeep with crazy clearance and a V8 with 500HP, this is your rig. If you are looking for a rig you can comfortably drive on the highway at over 100 MPH then toss into low and take off-road, this is your rig. If you want a date night truck that will turn heads in the city, this will work for that too. If you want a truck that will go 70 MPH in low this is your rig. If you want front, rear and central locking from INSIDE the truck, this is your rig. If you want to air down and take on the sand, this is your rig. I'm working the Sammy Hagar show in Park City today shuttling around artists and VIPs so I may not be as responsive as I would like, but I will keep an eye out and answer all questions. We are close to the reserve, so ENJOY!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667060945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908417, "authorName": "Schyler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schyler/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by Schyler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667061797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908665, "authorName": "Hanch1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanch1/", "bidAmount": 56500, "content": "$56,500 bid placed by Hanch1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908677, "authorName": "Hanch1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tell Samar Hager hi\r\n\r\nIf I win the auction, get me a picture", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667063341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908694, "authorName": "Doublecauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublecauto/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by Doublecauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908711, "authorName": "jmontoya007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmontoya007/", "bidAmount": 58500, "content": "$58,500 bid placed by jmontoya007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908712, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is hoping it does not sell!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908716, "authorName": "Hanch1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There goes the picture lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667063579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908721, "authorName": "BobbyHill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbyhill/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by BobbyHill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908732, "authorName": "jmontoya007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmontoya007/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by jmontoya007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908733, "authorName": "BobbyHill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbyhill/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by BobbyHill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908741, "authorName": "jmontoya007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmontoya007/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by jmontoya007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908751, "authorName": "BobbyHill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbyhill/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by BobbyHill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063734, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908760, "authorName": "jmontoya007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmontoya007/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by jmontoya007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908774, "authorName": "Bcarlson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcarlson1/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by Bcarlson1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908793, "authorName": "jmontoya007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmontoya007/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by jmontoya007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667063968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908813, "authorName": "Bcarlson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcarlson1/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by Bcarlson1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667064067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908822, "authorName": "Schyler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schyler/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by Schyler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667064116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908835, "authorName": "sbmaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbmaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "some bitcoin bro gonna have to go sixty nine four twenty at this point. nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667064161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908854, "authorName": "artiei (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artiei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sbmaine That would still be a crazy good deal", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667064238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908857, "authorName": "Schyler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schyler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/29/22 for $67,500 to Schyler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667064247, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9908881, "authorName": "sbmaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbmaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667064308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9909018, "authorName": "gravytrain9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gravytrain9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done! Right price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667064935, "type": "comment"}]