[{"id": 7091630, "authorName": "Master_of_Desaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/master_of_desaster/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Master_of_Desaster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634158260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7091732, "authorName": "nimitimin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nimitimin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How hard is it to import to US?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634158693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7091883, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634159234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7092163, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi there, we had no problem importing the truck into Canada from Spain. When arranging shipping the shipping company can typically take care of all requirements and then GST is paid as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634160518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7092310, "authorName": "mbcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this example have the locking differentials at the transfer case and front and rear axles?\r\nIs it 12V or 24 V?\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634161357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7092511, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes I believe the truck has a locking differential at the rear axle and yes the truck is 24V.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634162264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7093237, "authorName": "MehrdadB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehrdadb/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by MehrdadB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634170073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7093270, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634170559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7093293, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all, I wanted to put it out there (and I know that most bids come from our friends in the USA) but that we are happy to show the truck to anyone in the Toronto area. Please use the contact seller button if you'd like to come out to see it and for any questions you might have. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634170824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7094042, "authorName": "MehrdadB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehrdadb/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by MehrdadB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634182220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7094048, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634182343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7094274, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An ontario G-class? MUST HAVE!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634191875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7094275, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634191882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7094360, "authorName": "RalphSmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralphsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These bids are all in $CAD, right? ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634204787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7095502, "authorName": "D90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are serviceable parts for this more or less all g-wagon or are there unobtainium Puch parts.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634226876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7095628, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634228113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7096891, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RalphSmith hahah nope! USD.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634237408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7096933, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@D90 As far as we understand, there are zero mechanical/parts differences between the G wagens that went to Western Europe/North America. The only difference being the PUCH branding. We've had a mechanic work on the truck here in Toronto and he has not encountered any issues with parts!\r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634237604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7097204, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is everything working on the Puch including the windshield wipers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634238831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7097458, "authorName": "TJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@D90, mechanically the parts are cheap and easy to come by and fix yourself since they are still an active duty vehicle in many countries. I own a 250gd and if you download a parts diagram for the 230ge you can just order the parts off Mbonlineparts.com. However, I would not bet on getting any trim/interior components/body panels if this car is damaged in an accident since the only way to get panels is through luck on eBay, and pay for exorbitant shipping from Europe. However, these military g wagens are very slow, so your chances of getting in a high speed crash is very small. The bumpers on this car are very robust due to the ladder frame and shouldn't need repair if you are in a fender bender.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634239992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7097551, "authorName": "TJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nimitimin Importing it to the US is a bit of a hassle, you need to get clearance through DOT and the EPA even though it is 25 years old. I would recommend calling a local importer, usually for JDM cars and just pay the $1500-$2000 paperwork fee. If you live in California, then forget it, since you need a CARB sticker for imported cars regardless of age. That means you need to bring it to emission standards which usually runs from $10,000-$20,000k since it's all custom work.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634240682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7097778, "authorName": "TJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bkrieser This 230ge seems to have 124k km on its last sale, is that accurate? Any rusty/rotted areas? Oil pan seems to be leaking, does it need a new gasket?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634241469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7098555, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @TJR. Two things here: the truck is listed as TMU because the odometer only has 5 place holders (i.e., as the other seller alluded to there might be a \"1\" in front of the 26,XXX reading but we are not 100% sure). Oil pan has not needed any work since ownership for the last 3 years. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634244979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7099202, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @rhyno, yes everything works including the wipers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634247574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7102494, "authorName": "Panamericana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panamericana/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the same type of truck, though mine is a 1992. I have had no difficulties purchasing most parts through the parts desk at my local Mercedes Benz dealer, and for the most part they seem to generally be no more expensive than parts for any other car. Many parts are also available through online sellers Expedition Imports, Swiss Army Vehicles, and many others. Mine is also TMU. Given the 5 digit odometer, I think there's really no way to know with these vehicles unless you have consistent records from the time it left the Swiss Army. However, they are so robust that I don't really think mileage is a concern for a vehicle like this. The engines are the same as those from a late 1980s mercedes benz 190E, so if you ever had to repower, there are lots around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634313206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7108345, "authorName": "TJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bkrieser One more question, I know that most of the 230ge troop carriers sold to the Swiss army only had rear lockers due to the Swiss being penny pinchers and having soldiers being carried in the back jump up and down on that one rear locker when stuck. Any chance this 230ge was a command version that the swiss bought with a front locker?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634375882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7109051, "authorName": "Moshikole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moshikole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi,\r\nCan you photocopy the papers - I need to see if I can import it to my country.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634397078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7109240, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TJR to the best of my knowledge the Puch only has rear locking differentials and there has been no indication that this was a command version! \r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634399541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7111820, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634420361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7112015, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634423808, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7112809, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634438666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7113042, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634449082, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7113736, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634483721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7114024, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634488912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7118742, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634575576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7118809, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634576112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7123284, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any pictures with the roof off the truck and also do you have any video's of it driving? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634599983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7124744, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhyno Hi there, I do not at this time. If you take a look at the original ad you should find both of these!\r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634649569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7125377, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bkrieser thank you for the info. I did not realize that this is the same vehicle as in the BaT history window at the top of the page. Interesting that it sold for $12,500 in 2017", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634658587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7125417, "authorName": "bkrieser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrieser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhyno Yes it was certainly a good deal at the time. Since then, the owner had to ship it from Spain overseas to Canada and has had significant work done to bring the truck up to its current excellent operating condition! Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634658967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7128643, "authorName": "Moshikole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moshikole/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Moshikole", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634676457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7130521, "authorName": "Puppyluv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puppyluv/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Puppyluv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634683737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7130589, "authorName": "Moshikole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moshikole/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Moshikole", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634684928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7130816, "authorName": "TJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhyno, It's a pain in the rear end to import them from Europe. From my experience the 250gd's or 290gd from the Bundeswehr are in good enough shape to be worth the time and hassle to import if you are looking to make an OK profit unless you get a fleet of 230ge's. Tempus auto group in Slovakia are selling this same exact G starting at 13100 EUR or around $15300 for export. I would say save yourself the headaches and just get one already in North America.\n\nThe price is 22% VAT included and refunded upon export from EU.\n\nhttps://www.tempus.sk/car/list?service=&storage=&brand=STEYR-PUCH&series=&pricemin=7900&pricemax=312990&clear=0\n\nThey only have 3 bottom barrels of their fleet of 8 for sale left. I remember they had one that is now sold with hutchinson beadlocks, winch, and bull bar that was around 15000 EUR before VAT which had great paint like the one listed here that was a good buy. \n\nYou can kind of rest easy knowing that the 230ge is probably the same price in Europe and the US due to the insane sales taxes they have in Europe.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634688664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7130887, "authorName": "Puppyluv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puppyluv/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Puppyluv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634689215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7130952, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634690098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7131038, "authorName": "Puppyluv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puppyluv/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Puppyluv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634691151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7131272, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634694355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7131365, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634695767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7131459, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634697416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7131718, "authorName": "Moshikole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moshikole/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Moshikole", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634705064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7131741, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634706036, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7132543, "authorName": "Sekane67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sekane67/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Sekane67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634739655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7133020, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 22301, "content": "$22,301 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634745524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7133181, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 22551, "content": "$22,551 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634747610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7133193, "authorName": "Moshikole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moshikole/", "bidAmount": 22999, "content": "$22,999 bid placed by Moshikole", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634747716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7133202, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634747800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7133220, "authorName": "Moshikole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moshikole/", "bidAmount": 23999, "content": "$23,999 bid placed by Moshikole", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634747911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7133309, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634748909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7133871, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634753084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7134110, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634753843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7136535, "authorName": "Bohemia42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bohemia42/", "bidAmount": 27257, "content": "$27,257 bid placed by Bohemia42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634763543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7136636, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 27600, "content": "$27,600 bid placed by rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634763894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7136986, "authorName": "TJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's exciting to see the unmodified Swiss 230ge market on fire! I might import some of these over to the States soon. If you are the buyer and want to convert the Puch Badging over to Mercedes badging, I have all the parts available. (Front grille Star, Steering wheel emblem, mirror 230ge emblems, rear jerry can holder emblem, rear tire cover etc.)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634765042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7137124, "authorName": "rhyno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhyno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/20/21 for $27,600 to rhyno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634765762, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}]