I think this is going to be a little different. They're still selling the U
series Unimog. It's going to be more of a work horse than anything else. Not
really an SUV. Only options for multiple seating are standard cab and a
DOKA (4 door). Also,price is going to be a serious factor. They're 80k
plus, out the door. They will sold by Freightliner (Owned by D-B). So, I
really don't envision soccer moms driving a Mog.
Maybe the G-wagen, but not a Mog.
-----Original Message-----
From: islander <islander@midmaine.com>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Date: Thursday, March 01, 2001 3:46 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] NEW FROM CHRYSLER-BENZ
>Jim,
>
>>I heard on the news today that Daimler/ Chrysler will be marketing the
>>UNIMOG truck as a new SUV here in the US soon. It will be redesigned for
>>this market and will cost somewhere in the 80-90K range. Anyone heard
>>anything along these lines or am I dreaming it?
>
>You heard right, although I think the cost will be lower. This thing is
>HUGE and HEAVY. Something like 12,000 - 13,000 lbs heavy!
>
>I have to say I think this is the most IRRESPONSIBLE thing a major
>vehicle manufacturer could do. Soccer moms, their beginner driver kids,
>and distracted corporate types already drive Suburban Battle Wagons
>around in congested streets like they were small Hondas. Now D/C wants
>to arm these marginally competent drivers with something that is heavier
>than practically any non-commercial class vehicle on the road today?
>Think of the parking space problems, the horrible gas mileage, wear and
>tear on suburban side streets, etc.
>
>Unimogs are GREAT vehicles, don't get me wrong, but so are Sherman tanks.
> While I would like to own one of each, I don't think either should be
>driven by the average person for average purposes.
>
>Just my little rant for this month :-)
>
>Steve
>
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