According to Vin, I need your help deciding between two vintage Mercedes GL X164 models: 2006 and 2007.

[Bedelon]

In my area, I came across two vehicles: a 2006 WDC1648221A153764 and a 2008 WDC1648221A425361.The 2006 vehicle has been well-maintained and is utilised on a regular basis, although the second option was unavailable from 2013 until November 2025.The gearbox in the 2008 model is newer and has the number 722902 01 761122, whereas the one in the 2006 model is older and has the number 722902 00 740542.What suggestions do you have for me?The service points have nothing but praise for both vehicles.Give me a ballpark figure on the distance, please.Much obliged.

[Lemmand]

Just as when you buy a car, there are other conditions. There might be a lot of problems with an unused vehicle for that amount of time.


Although the later 7-speed isn't unreliable, the earlier 5-speed is famous for its extreme reliability; yet, both require proper servicing.

"Excellent reviews from the service points"—what exactly does that mean?

[engrol]

Same as before, base your purchase of a used car on how good you think it is, even if it is 20 years old. Transmission type shouldn't be your main concern.

One vehicle may be in excellent enough shape to be considered a "keeper" while the other may be more suited for "parts" even though they are both the same age and specifications.