Unimog U1300 w/ Alaskan camper for sale

[Joaquin Suave]

I was scaning E-bay today and saw that my buddy with the U1300 has put it up for sale! I'm stunned! I've driven this truck and its nice. That was over a year ago and it sounds like he has done more work to it since.

I have a call into him to find out why he's selling it (probably has to do with new house and baby).

PM me if interested in more info.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-U1300-Mercedes-Unimog-w-alaskan-camper_W0QQitemZ4642763099QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[VikingVince]

Interesting...thanks for posting that, Joaquin...this is the rig you and I referred to on another thread. Not trying to compromise your friend's interests here, but is this a fair/reasonable price? I'm really not up to speed on the market for these vehicles...my guess is that it varies alot depending on condition and how much work/mods the owner has put into it...but generally speaking, what's your opinion? thanks

[Joaquin Suave]

VV wrote:

Joaquin...this is the rig you and I referred to on another thread

Yup. one in the same.


Not trying to compromise your friend's interests here, but is this a fair/reasonable price?

I guess only time will tell. They are not very prevelent in the US (as opposed to the older 404's). My guess is that it will probably be hard to find a newer one due to ALL the current import laws.

I know my friends plans were to build a sound expedition rig and he does things top shelf, so I'm sure that what he has done so far will be quality.

Vince, I have to give you a work of warning here...

A Unimog like this actually may crimp your style! Top speed is going to be around 60 MPH. the motors are low horsepower, parts are in most cases available, BUT!!! some of the costs will near bankrupt you!

The fact is...A vehicle like this necessitates commitment (financial , emotional, time) that would pale your nicely set up Taco.

Would I buy it??? In a minute if I didn't have 2 big trucks already.

[VikingVince]

Yeah...good words of advice on time/cost/commitment...plus I think most of the guys (like yourself) that own these type of vehicles have mechanic skills that far exceed mine...probably not a vehicle for me...will have to wait until I can afford something like R.U.F. is doing.

[Joaquin Suave]

VV wrote:


plus I think most of the guys (like yourself) that own these type of vehicles have mechanic skills that far exceed mine

Possibly, but I wouldn't let that detour you. Everybody has to start somewhere.


will have to wait until I can afford something like R.U.F. is doing

Compairing a Mutsu FD to a Mog (U series) is like compairing a Chevy Nova to a Porsche Carrera. Granted the Mog would be a construction project where buying a RUF would be turnkey. Personally, I rather build my own.

[VikingVince]

Compairing a Mutsu FD to a Mog (U series) is like compairing a Chevy Nova to a Porsche Carrera. Granted the Mog would be a construction project where buying a RUF would be turnkey. Personally, I rather build my own.

Yeah, I'm well aware that the capabilities of a Mog far far exceed those of a Mitsu FG...there's really no comparison in offroad capabilities between the two vehicles...as you pointed out! But I doubt if I'll be building my own...it's simply a matter of time, life priorities, and the endeavors on which I want to expend my life energy. My hat is off to people like you who can. So for me it comes back to compromises OR eventually just buying something really expensive.

[Jonathan Hanson]

That's a very cool setup. I have a soft spot for Alaskan campers - a couple who used to take me fishing when I was a kid had one. They're bloody heavy, but solid.

And a diesel Unimog . . .sigh.

Interesting to see if it will sell for anywhere near that price.

[Metcalf]

I like the lower profile of using a pop-top camper.

With some container wheels you might even be able to get in in a hi-cube.

[Jonathan Hanson]

As I suspected, there were no bids at all.

[UncleChris]

I saw a Mog on 101 yesterday coming into GIlroy.

It was the same orange as this one, but it did not have the camper.

Pretty distinctive looking, even from a distance.

[VikingVince]

I checked out the end of the auction as well...I thought the reserve price was $22K...maybe I misread it...now I see it's $29K

Does anybody know the approximate price of a new U1300? I look around on several Mog dealer websites and they all say call for price. I know they're expensive...but what are we talking?

[hinoranger]

well, factory new U500's as sold through Freightliner- start around $80k and top $100k easily with any real options...or that's what the dealer said anyway.

[jeff@work]

I'm not too surprised he didn't sell it on ebay due to the lack of pictures in the ad not to mention the fact than when i did email him a few questions he didn't answer most of them. :confused: