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On 2/28/2024 at 12:25 PM, Vratenza said:

other than the badging, what there the main differences between a Mercedes GLS vs Maybach GLS?

 

This one need our @Carbon82 to answer...

But I think recently he is busy fire fighting on work..... since he is a fire safety expert 😁😁😂😂

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On 2/28/2024 at 12:25 PM, Vratenza said:

other than the badging, what there the main differences between a Mercedes GLS vs Maybach GLS?

 

One for rich ppl one for peasants

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On 2/28/2024 at 12:25 PM, Vratenza said:

other than the badging, what there the main differences between a Mercedes GLS vs Maybach GLS?

 

V12 Engine for Maybach...In Line 6 for the GLS 450.

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On 2/28/2024 at 12:25 PM, Vratenza said:

other than the badging, what there the main differences between a Mercedes GLS vs Maybach GLS?

 

Interior Maybach...much more Lux.

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On 2/28/2024 at 3:57 PM, Toeknee_33 said:

This picture looks like its taken in 1993! The car is original and pristine!

What do you call these rims?

Look like my old house the gas stove flame holes lol

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On 2/28/2024 at 12:25 PM, Vratenza said:

other than the badging, what there the main differences between a Mercedes GLS vs Maybach GLS?

 

In short, Maybach GLS is a variant (top of line trim and fully loaded with features) of the Mercedes GLS, not an independent model, unlike the Maybach S-Class.

 

On 2/28/2024 at 12:32 PM, Tohto said:

This one need our @Carbon82 to answer...

But I think recently he is busy fire fighting on work..... since he is a fire safety expert 😁😁😂😂

Busy like shit. And the senior management team just shared today that there might be an organization change to my function in coming months, stress... [:(]

 

On 2/28/2024 at 3:46 PM, ER-3682 said:

V12 Engine for Maybach...In Line 6 for the GLS 450.

Mercedes also has GLS600 with V12 in the lineup. Some will say GLS450 is for wannabe :D

 

On 2/28/2024 at 3:57 PM, Toeknee_33 said:

This picture looks like its taken in 1993! The car is original and pristine!

The actual car bearing registration plate of SV48Y is indeed very well kept (>30 years old as of current). Can find this Accord around Tiong Bahru / Alexander / Clementi area.

 

On 2/28/2024 at 9:21 PM, 107fan said:

What do you call these rims?

Look like my old house the gas stove flame holes lol

These are not original 3rd gen Accord wheel cover, but from EG Civic LSi (if my memory don't fails me).

1993-1995_Honda_Civic_sedan_01.jpg

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Often see this 4-door ER34 in my neighbourhood! Looks great with the clean style, those R33 GTR rims fit it amazingly as well!

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A random question: do we have many diesel W124s, W201 (190) and W202s still on our roads? 

And how does the older diesel MB engines for the models above compare to their petrol versions?

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On 3/1/2024 at 1:15 PM, 107fan said:

A random question: do we have many diesel W124s, W201 (190) and W202s still on our roads? 

And how does the older diesel MB engines for the models above compare to their petrol versions?

Last time,Petrol so Cheap,i don't think C&C or any P.I. bring in any Diesel Powered Mercedes Benz.

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I knew Mercedes Benz's Diesel already leap ahead of many Mfgs even in the Mid 60's,look at our SAF 3 Tonnes,the Engine Fired up(No need Pre-Heating)..even in very cold Weather/Countries.

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Old Mercedes Benz Diesel,like OM 605...well known for very long life if taken care...250,000-300,000km..should not be a problem.

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On 3/1/2024 at 1:28 PM, ER-3682 said:

Last time,Petrol so Cheap,i don't think C&C or any P.I. bring in any Diesel Powered Mercedes Benz.

Have la... teksi

 

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On 3/1/2024 at 1:28 PM, ER-3682 said:

Last time,Petrol so Cheap,i don't think C&C or any P.I. bring in any Diesel Powered Mercedes Benz.

It is not about how cheap petrol price was, but the road tax for diesel car used to be 6 times that of a car running on petrol! 

Using the W126 S Class for example, the road tax for 300SEL was about $5.25K/yr, for diesel 300SDL, it would be ~$31. 5K/yr!!

Iirc, population of diesel driven passenger car was <20 in total, before the road tax structure was revised to make it more diesel "friendly". 

 

On 3/1/2024 at 2:09 PM, Mockngbrd said:

Have la... teksi

 

Road tax for diesel taxi was $7,700/year regardless of engine capacity. 

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