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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: KingBilly on March 31, 2015, 05:44:22 AM
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Concept looks cool. Not sure how that body it would look with ladder racks and an alloy tray ;D
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/mercedesbenz-targets-tradies-20150327-1m9dfl.html (http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/mercedesbenz-targets-tradies-20150327-1m9dfl.html)
KB
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Or a bullbar, snorkel, Kenworth mud flaps ect >:D
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LineO you forgot Bogan Poles on the bulbar in amounts the 1000000 Watt driving lights :cup: :cheers:
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Concept looks cool. Not sure how that body it would look with ladder racks and an alloy tray ;D
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/mercedesbenz-targets-tradies-20150327-1m9dfl.html (http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/mercedesbenz-targets-tradies-20150327-1m9dfl.html)
KB
Whats with the ommpa loompa sized side windows....
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Whats with the ommpa loompa sized side windows....
Why are you asking me? Geez, I just posted the link, I didn't design the fuggly thing ;D ;D
KB
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still prefer this merc ute... :D
http://www.smh.com.au/drive/motor-reviews/first-drive-review-mercedesbenz-g63-amg-6x6-20130301-2fa2x.html (http://www.smh.com.au/drive/motor-reviews/first-drive-review-mercedesbenz-g63-amg-6x6-20130301-2fa2x.html)
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Still prefer the XY or XR ute
(http://australianmusclecarsales.com.au/image/176270x648y480.jpg)
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I wonder if you automatically think you own the road and drive like a tosser in the ute version as well
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LineO you forgot Bogan Poles on the bulbar in amounts the 1000000 Watt driving lights :cup: :cheers:
Sorry mate, my bad!!!
Surely this ute will be weapon of choice in some of the oil countries, doesn't Benz come with bullet proof panels and windows option?? >:D
What this may do is force some of the current twin cab manufacturers to look at the "creature comforts" in their models and standardise some of these "extras". Might force Toyota to offer air conditioning as standard!! What it will probably do (more likely) is make builders who buy them to put up their prices!!
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Still prefer the XY or XR ute
(http://australianmusclecarsales.com.au/image/176270x648y480.jpg)
Did somebody say fugly?????
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I've driven Mercedes cars, vans, trucks, and even a Mercedes tractor. I reckon it'll do the job quite well.
Their cars are the taxi of choice around the world, after all
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What about this one
https://www.flickr.com/photos/doctor_keats/2102329071/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/doctor_keats/2102329071/)
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(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/hghoon/104.jpg)
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A car restore place in nz used to have one of the 50 ' s round merc's converted to a ute it looked factory
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Maybe one of these ;D
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10516875_10206281159211205_7704445254886279234_n.jpg?oh=0b170ce5d01164443dd9e3328cac0c54&oe=55735668&__gda__=1438180365_a529d0f8086b23979f160436787221c8)
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I wonder what AMG can spec it up to
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I wonder what AMG can spec it up to
That was the very first thing I thought too ;D
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It only gets worse. Surely Mercedes can not be serious?
NISSAN WILL BUILD the Mercedes-Benz Pickup (ute) with the all-new Nissan Navara serving as the base of the vehicle. “The Mercedes-Benz pickup will share some of the architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300 but it will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers. The vehicle will have all of Mercedes Benz’ distinctive characteristics and features,” Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG said in a joint statement.
https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/mercedes-benz-ute-to-be-based-off-the-nissan-navara/
KB
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It only gets worse. Surely Mercedes can not be serious?
NISSAN WILL BUILD the Mercedes-Benz Pickup (ute) with the all-new Nissan Navara serving as the base of the vehicle. “The Mercedes-Benz pickup will share some of the architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300 but it will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers. The vehicle will have all of Mercedes Benz’ distinctive characteristics and features,” Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG said in a joint statement.
https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/mercedes-benz-ute-to-be-based-off-the-nissan-navara/
KB
Actually makes sense. MB can use Nissan's expertise, and build a ute without having to re-tool or build a new factory at great expensive. My guess it'll be similar to the BT50/Ranger platform but with a few more differences eg it might just share a common chassis but different running gear etc
Though the merc common rail diesels seemed to be having as much issue as the other manufacturers
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Look pretty similar to me
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Add $30k for the badges?
Scarps would reckon "we don't need no stinking badges"!!
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Add $30k for the badges?
Scarps would reckon "we don't need no stinking badges"!!
I was actually going to say good on MB for picking the Navara as a base. Given the parent company business tied, it could have been much different, could have been based on a Jeep Wrangler.
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Maybe we could design and build the Mysawg ute, complete with rated tow points, 6 b&s wiring, Dc DC charger etc. etc. !!
Now wouldn't that be a great conversation to have at the next gathering. The design would have to be based on the Great Wall, with a Detroit series 60 engine and 13sp Ultrashift transmission. Mickey Thompson tyres as standard. Hendrickson suspension and Detroit lockers. PTO hydraulic pump to run the crane.....
Hang on, this sound like one of our work trucks.......
Still, I reckon I could easily design something that would price itself out of the market!!!
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Maybe we could design and build the Mysawg ute, complete with rated tow points, 6 b&s wiring, Dc DC charger etc. etc. !!
Now wouldn't that be a great conversation to have at the next gathering. The design would have to be based on the Great Wall, with a Detroit series 60 engine and 13sp Ultrashift transmission. Mickey Thompson tyres as standard. Hendrickson suspension and Detroit lockers. PTO hydraulic pump to run the crane.....
Hang on, this sound like one of our work trucks.......
Still, I reckon I could easily design something that would price itself out of the market!!!
sounds like an episode of the Simpsons?
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sounds like an episode of the Simpsons?
D'oh
Seems as though my lack of imagination has been exposed....!
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I was actually going to say good on MB for picking the Navara as a base. Given the parent company business tied, it could have been much different, could have been based on a Jeep Wrangler.
Oh, that is scary :o :o :o
KB
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Oh, that is scary :o :o :o
KB
How about Rangerover.........
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How about Rangerover.........
I need another drink. My nerves are shot :cheers:
KB
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I need another drink. My nerves are shot :cheers:
KB
Ok then, if it's a quality build, it must be a Dmax Chasis;D
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Ok then, if it's a quality build, it must be a Dmax Chasis;D
Your words not mine ;D
Whilst I am glad you recoginise the superiority of the mighty Isuzu, I doubt the Dmax chassis is anything special. Amazing motor though.
But I'm presuming Mercedes will use their own motor so any old Datsun or Jeep chassis would probably be good enough ;D
KB
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So we will see the Navara wearing 3 different badges, Renault are releasing a NP300 based ute as well ! Must be a record for the most brands using the same platform ?
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So we will see the Navara wearing 3 different badges........
Yep, the Chev badged Commondore drivers will have some competition. Navara's running around with AMG badges next ::)
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Yep, the Chev badged Commondore drivers will have some competition. Navara's running around with AMG badges next ::)
PMSL :cup: :cup:
KB
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Yep, the Chev badged Commondore drivers will have some competition. Navara's running around with AMG badges next ::)
Hahahahaha :cup:
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AMG's running around with Navara badges next ::)
fixed it for ya;D
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Yep, the Chev badged Commondore drivers will have some competition. Navara's running around with AMG badges next ::)
They are catching up, I seen a chev badged Colorado ute a couple of days ago ;D
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So we will see the Navara wearing 3 different badges, Renault are releasing a NP300 based ute as well ! Must be a record for the most brands using the same platform ?
The pathfinder was always a re badged Renault trying to look like a navara. You just have to get inside one and it screams Renault ...ask me how I know, my mother's owned nothing but renal ts for mor years than I can remember.
Great motors and suspension geometry but they are sadly like rover...good on paper but assembled by people that don't give a Shit about build quality
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They are catching up, I seen a chev badged Colorado ute a couple of days ago ;D
I've seen a few of them around the Gold Coast
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I've seen a few of them around the Gold Coast
Another 3 or so years and they'll catch on up here on the Sunshine Coast.
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Maybe we could design and build the Mysawg ute, complete with rated tow points, 6 b&s wiring, Dc DC charger etc. etc. !!
Now wouldn't that be a great conversation to have at the next gathering. The design would have to be based on the Great Wall, with a Detroit series 60 engine and 13sp Ultrashift transmission. Mickey Thompson tyres as standard. Hendrickson suspension and Detroit lockers. PTO hydraulic pump to run the crane.....
Hang on, this sound like one of our work trucks.......
Still, I reckon I could easily design something that would price itself out of the market!!!
and its got to be Petrol..... :angel:
swannie