2002 Mercedes-Benz G500

Year
2002
Model
G500
Starting Odometer
0
Purchase Date
Vehicle Summary

This is my replacement for the LX450. It is a 2-owner truck, predominantly owned by a doctor in Western Maryland. It is a rare color - Everest Green Metallic - and it's in very nice shape for having 152K miles. The Carfax is excellent and the service advisor at Mercedes-Benz of Hagerstown confirmed it has been extensively maintained. 

Receipts
Date Title Overview Receipts
Replacement OEM battery

Replacement OEM battery from MB of Annapolis

Transport for Oris roof box

Transport services for the Oris roof box to get from NH to MD

Oris roof box

Oris roof box in the same style as the one that was available when the G500 was new. 

OEM fire extinguisher and sunshade

OEM fire extinguisher, mount, and a replica of the factory sunshade to protect the interior finishes. 

G500 bike trays

Shipping services for Tomas to send Oris bike trays to US 

Antenna cover

Replacement cover for the "rhino horn" on the roof. 

Rear tailgate seals and front wiper arm seals

Addressing torn rear gate gaskets and some water intrusion from front bulkhead

Oris G500 trailer hitch rack

What I believe to be a G500 rear hitch-mount bike rack, either a Famma or an Oris unit.

Oris roof racks

Payment for racks themselves and also service fee for arranging shipping

Windshield stickers

OEM windshield stickers for the G500, Cosworth, W210, and 500E

Projects
Date Title Overview Image
Alternator replacement

I have been enjoying my time with the '02 G500 I bought back in July. It's a treat to drive; the color is gorgeous; and it is far better as a daily driver than any ex-military vehicle has a right to be. It's also been surprisingly reliable, with the only maintenance… more

Maintenance
Date Title Overview Image
Replacing door and wiper shaft seals

Replacement of rear cargo door seals and wiper arm shaft seals. The wiper arm seals were allowing water into the cabin; these $20 seals helped finally make the truck water-tight. 

OIl and steering fluid, exhaust install, horn / headlight washer repair

Had a few lingering issues addressed in addition to oil change and steering fluid flush. Got inoperative headlight washer working, ditto for one horn. Also replaced steering reservoir while we were at it and fixes a bad p/steering hose. Installed AFE performance exhaust… more

Alternator and crank position sensor replacement

Random no start / shut-down issue traced back to bad alternator and faulty crankshaft position sensor. 

Oil cooler seals, belt/tensioner, water pump, expansion tank

Replacement of leaking oil cooler seals and engine test port; replacement of drive belt and tensioner; replacement of water pump and expansion tank. Replaced vapor canister vent valve which eliminated a recurring CEL.