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Mercedes-Benz M-class (ML320, ML350, ML500 and ML55) 2005 and earlier

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#7842 of 8197 Is it just me? by mark156

Aug 12, 2005 (7:04 am)

Hey Guys, I looked at the 2006 ML500 a few weeks ago and I'm appalled at the black plastic on the front grille/fog lights and plastic scoops near the windshield. It looks so cheap. It appears that the sport package option changes the fog light black surrounds to one that is painted and restyled.
 
I'm also disappointed that the 2006 ML doesn't have the third row option like I currently have on my 2002 ML500. The new R-class is only 2+2+2 whereas mine will seat 7 people and is a shorter vehicle. Also, my loaded out ML was $52,000 and the R-class will be in the $70,000 range.
 
So, I'm looking at possibly considering the RR LR3, the Volvo XC90 or the Acura MDX. I don't want to buy the first year model, especially, from Mercedes. If they don't turn things around, I won't be a customer anymore.
 
I looked at the Mercedes E-wagon and there is no way that an adult can sit in the third row, it's only for little munchkins.
 
Mark

#7843 of 8197 Is it just me? by mercara

Aug 16, 2005 (5:34 am)

Mark,
 
I would recomend the Acura MDX. I considered the same models before I bought my TLC. If I din't want 6500 lb towing capacity I would have gone for the MDX. Definitely the best value out there and probably the most reliable between the three of them. I like the looks and features of the LR3, but I am not willing to take a leap of faith on Landrovers quality. If you are leasing it should or don't plan to keep the car beyond the warranty you should be fine. If you want to keep the car for 5+ years go for the MDX. If you read online Volvo's have some quality problems as well and once you add the options, they price goes up farily steep.

#7844 of 8197 New ML63 AMG! by merc1

Aug 17, 2005 (5:03 am)

ML63 AMG
 
Mercedes-Benz's 510hp rival to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo has arrived!
 
M

#7845 of 8197 ML Diesel's coming? by shenkar

Aug 17, 2005 (3:41 pm)

I was on the highway leading away from the factory where the ML's are made in Alabama. I passed 2 car haulers loaded with new ML's. Each one (12 total) had model badges on the left rear liftgate that said "ML320". On the right side of the liftgate was a second badge that said "CDI".
 
I stopped by my local dealer and he knew nothing. Is M-B about to drop the common-rail injected diesel engine from the E320 sedan into the ML???

#7846 of 8197 Re: ML Diesel's coming? [shenkar] by merc1

Aug 17, 2005 (9:58 pm)

Replying to: shenkar (Aug 17, 2005 3:41 pm)
Is M-B about to drop the common-rail injected diesel engine from the E320 sedan into the ML???
 
Well yes and no. Mercedes is going to offer a ML320 CDI for the 2007 model year, but it will have the new 3.0L V6 Diesel, not the current I6 from the E320 CDI on sale now.
 
All MB diesels will be of the "V" variety once the cleaner diesel fuel goes on sale in late 2006.
 
Mercedes says they plan to offer at least one diesel variant of every sedan/suv during the coming years. The ones you saw were either testing for the U.S. or on a test drive/inspection before being shipped abroad.
 
M

#7847 of 8197 Diesel MLs by markjenn

Aug 17, 2005 (10:47 pm)

I suspect these diesels are headed overseas.
 
- Mark

#7848 of 8197 Re: Diesel MLs [markjenn] by merc1

Aug 18, 2005 (12:33 am)

Replying to: markjenn (Aug 17, 2005 10:47 pm)
At this point I would say that is the case too. Low sulphur diesel is still about a year off. I think MB already tested the new V6 diesel engine and the new diesel fuel during the time they did those durability runs in Texas a few months back.
 
I can't wait to see what the market's reaction will be when MB, BMW and Audi all start pouring on the diesels. I don't see how anyone couldn't at the very least be curious about BMW's 535d. Awesome machine.
 
M

#7849 of 8197 Sneak Preview by steve_ HOST

Aug 22, 2005 (5:22 pm)

Mercedes-Benz Expanding its SUV Lineup (Inside Line)
 
Steve, Host

#7850 of 8197 New ML 63 by kizersouse

Aug 23, 2005 (10:36 am)

Just released photos of the ML 63 can be viewed at www.germancarfans.com.
 
It looks to be a bad ass vehicle. Brand new 513 bhp engine. More rear leg room than a Range Rover. I am getting on a wait list. Should be available Q2 '06.
 
AK

#7851 of 8197 Re: Door Locks [bob259] by ml_lover

Aug 26, 2005 (8:16 pm)

Replying to: bob259 (Dec 04, 2000 6:43 pm)
I know that this post was 5 years ago, but I'm having the exact same problem Bob is having. Yesterday, we purchased a 2002 ML320 with around 56,531 miles on it. I live in Pennsylvania and it is at the end of the summer, and the coldest it gets at night in summer is around 60 degrees F. So I'm pretty sure it's not about cold weather.
 
I appolagize in advance for how long this post is.
 
When we got the car home, we quickly ran a half mile down the street to the gas station and the auto-locks locked at 9MPH like they normally should. We got gas and returned home (exciting trip). After that our neighbors came over and we hung around looking at the car's engine, cabin, the usual "checking out a car" routine.
 
The next day, we ran to Lowes to find some supplies for a project we're working on, parked in the parking lot, got out, and locked the car with the remote. All the doors locked like they should have with the lights flashing 3 times, and we went inside. Also, the auto-locks worked when you hit 9MPH.
 
After about 45 minutes, we left the store and went to the SUV. I hit the UNLOCK button on the remote and the lights flashed once like they should have, but none of the doors unlocked. We tried it a couple more times, but nothing happened. So finally I just used the key to get in and we were on our way home thinking the batteries in the remote were dead or something, nothing major. That's when it got weird.
 
On the way home, after hitting 9MPH, the locks locked, unlocked, and then locked again (now we're thinking, "hmmm....odd"). After a few minutes of driving we had to stop at a stop light. When we started driving again and we hit 9MPH, the door locks unlocked, and then locked again. We got home and I read everything about locks and doors and EVERYTHING about synchronizing the remote with the SUV and the central locking system and EV-ER-Y-THING about it. I tried disengaging the central locking system and nothing that didn't solve anything.
 
Now, when you lock it with the remote, all doors except the driver's lock, unlock, and then lock. The unlocking works fine when I unlock it. If I get out, shut the drivers door, open the other door and push the knob down to lock the driver's door, and then shut all doors and lock with the remote, the lights flash 3 time and it looks normal. But when I go to unlock with the remote, nothing unlocks and I have to use the key to get it.
 
Please help!!!

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