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SUVs Mercedes Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-class (ML320, ML350, ML500 and ML55) 2005 and earlier
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Replying to: p100 (Oct 03, 2008 5:27 am) mile away from home. While stopped at the light, I shifted it back to park, revved it a litte, and then back to drive. It ran normal the rest of the day. The fuel level was between 1/4th and 1/2 of the tank. I've always used premium since I've had it. Yes. I think the 06s went to the 7 speed. Prices are a little tricky. For example, check out the ML 350s priced in the Chicago area with between 35K to 50K miles. Their retail asking prices vary from $ 15,000 to $ 21,000 at dealers (obviously if certified at a MB dealer they're higher). $ 6,000 is a large differential when it should be more like $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 apart for this vehicle regardless of options. Navigation was optional on the ML 350 and standard on the ML 500. Running boards were optional. 3rd row fold down seats were optional. I've tried to be objective and hope that this is helpful. Also bear in mind that some dealers employees strip "small" stuff out of these vehicles. When I got mine used there were no floor mats, the mercedes shifter ball with emblem was gone, even the first aid kit was gone and the salesman took his CD placement holder from his demo and put his in my vehicle as mine was also missing. The gas tank holds just over 22 gallons so try to get the seller to fill that although you may only get a $ 20 gas card (Mine was $ 10 gas card but that was the good old days when premium was $ 2.29 a gallon). Also, try to get both keys. The dealership had to go on a hunt for the second key which took about a half-hour extra til they found it. Lastly, this has a space save spare underneath the back. Some dealers also hijack the space saver so bring a drop cloth with to get underneath to make sure that it's there. |
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I currently have the Pirelli but the dealer recommended the Dunlop....comments,suggestions ?? Also- what are the advantages of getting 4 tires at the dealer Vs. Big `O` tires ,etc.. Thanks in advance for your input, Alex
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Replying to: alex_russo (Oct 21, 2008 10:45 pm) Mine lasted 25000 to 27000 miles, and I had several blowouts in 2 or 3 of those tires so the Dunlops on the vehicle weren't all in the same shape. Two were still good, 1 was OK but starting to go and the last was completely shot. Last week, I finally decided to get all 4 Dunlops replaced with Continental Cross Contact LX. These have a 680 TQ rating with 65K warranty. These cost about $ 800 for everything with install, replacement certificates, taxes and balancing (before modest trade-in discount on the remaining good Dunlop tires). But, these Continental tires should last 5 or 6 years (and hopefully no more blowouts). Continental is running a GPS Navigation unit promotion through 11/02/08 so I'll also be getting a Navigation system in the mail for buying the 4 tires. Buying tires at the dealership means that you'll likely pay more than at every tire store. My tires were purchased from Discount Tires but Tire Rack may also be feasible for you. |
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| I have a 98 Chev Astro van. It acted by it was running out of gas the other day, I pulled over, it didn't die. I took gas cap off, put it back on and vehicle ran fine for about 70-80 more miles! Got it home okay. The next day, the vehicle started okay. I had decided to change the fuel filter just in case. After changing it, the vehicle would not start. The fuel pump is not pumping fuel and the vehicle won't start now. I can pour fuel into the throttle body and it will start, but won't stay running because it is not pumping fuel. Does anyone have a clue what is going on? | |
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Replying to: royalrdh (Jun 17, 2007 2:52 pm) I purchased the 2005 ML350 special Edition on Aug. 16, 2008. It is a certified vehicle, however, MB was suppose to complete a 60 point inspection before they put the car up for sale. According to a carfax report, nothing was ever check out from the last person who turned the car in from their lease. I have had nothing but one problem after another. Within the first week, the oil light went on as if I needed an oil change. Like I said before, this should have been done already. I brought it to the dealership and they made me pay $117 for an oil change. A week later, the oil light went on again but suddenly turned off. About a month later, it turned back on so I took it back in. The oil was already low and needed another quart to be added. Then there was a loud groining noise coming from the engine. I took the car in and as it turns out, my steering fluid was never replaced and it was bone dry, therefore, the steering pump broke and needed to be replaced. The torsion bars under the car were also busted and needed to be replaced. The electricl inside the gages was bad as well. The lights went out. Shortly after, my door locks quit locking and the windows refused to roll up. The motor for both was broken and needed to be replaced. As you can see, I have a huge headache with this vehicle and I am even more unsatisfied with the dealership where I purchased it.
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| The cost of a repair for this item on a 2000 ML is $7500. It comes as one part. Although roof electrical is still working, two dealers have told me that they cannot replace a part, It comes in one piece. You have to buy the whole roof. The part costs $6500. I am the original owner, have another Mercedes but was going to turn this in. It is a 2000 with Navigation, heated seats, cd changer, metallic paint, etc. The buy out on the car is $9700. It has 73K miles on it. Mercedes Financial wants to charge me for the repair of the roof as it is not under warrranty. So a warning to anyone out of there that is looking for this car, the roof is worth almost as much as the car.. | |
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Replying to: koriarroyo (Nov 10, 2008 11:05 am) skipped the actual MB certification. I would get everything checked over by another competent MB dealer, even if it costs you $ 500 more, ascertain what else is wrong and not within normal readings and get it fixed before the original 4 yrs 50K warranty runs out and also before the one year certified coverage runs out. If it will take more than a day for repairs, ask for a loaner. MB certified vehicles typically cost about $ 2,000 to $ 4,000 more than comparable mileage non-certified identical models. You paid for the extra reliability. You didn't say what your mileage reading, was but since it is a very expensive part to repair, it might also be worth having the transmission checked, if you are over 40K. 45 days before the regular warranty runs out, think about getting an extended service plan if you're going to keep it for at least 3 or 4 yrs. I've already saved more money than it would have cost me for my out-of-warranty work than without the extended coverage.
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I recently bought a used ML500 and as a DIYer, I like to perform all of my routine maintenance. I have Bentley's excellent manuals for my Porsche 911 and BMW 325ci and nothing exists of this sort for the ML. Can anyone suggest a name and source for such a manual? Thanks, Rennman |
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Replying to: 04350 (Nov 15, 2008 6:12 pm) |
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| Can anyone suggest a good repair manual for the ML 500? I have a 2002 ML 500. | |
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