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Soft-top, no A/C and the 'beach runner' character

Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W461) · ownership

The convertible soft-top variants are treated as summer beach toys and typically do not have air conditioning, which sellers frame as inherent to the vehicle's purpose. Buyers constantly ask whether A/C can be retrofitted (aftermarket options like VintageAir are suggested at roughly $1,000-$2,000), while owners note the removable top comes off in minutes and that the heater is more than adequate even in Canadian winters.