W460 / 280GE petrol auto, Performance figures ?

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Tue, 07/04/2015 - 11:03
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Hello,

By accident I hijacked some gentlemans thread whilst enquiring about performance. I am so sorry about that.

So may I start again here and ask some performance questions regarding the G Wagon (W460) 280GE petrol auto.

Does anyone who owns one of these little trucks think that theirs is slow ? (I mean SLOOOOOOWWW!!!!)

Pull away in second obviously and takes beards to reach potential 50mph

Will pull 70mph (MAX) on motorway journey but still slows as it approachs inclines (sometimes down to 55) before moving off again upto its MAX 70.

It is the initial excelleration (well complete lack of it) that makes me curious.

Should it be and are they all slow off the mark. OR is mine experiencing some technical issues which are restricting her performance.

It has a badly bodged exhaust system. I am told she might want new plugs and air filter. (Will doing all this make her go again ?)

What's the verdict from other 280GE petrol auto owners ? Is yours of an acceptable speed/ excelleration ?

Neil.

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Sat, 25/04/2015 - 10:13
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Re: W460 / 280GE petrol auto, Performance figures ?

I've also noticed that on a recent 1hr drive to a friends she had over heated when destination was reached.

the temp gauge didn't tell me just when i lifted bonnet steam appeared from lid on rad. It might just be lowon coolant and perhaps it leaks ?

It might be sinister ?

the auto box kickdown definately doesn't work automatically. can push her back to 3rd for a bit more revs and power.

i think i've found a local nurse (old school mechanic) who is willing to check her out and offer his diagnosis

The G saga begins !

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