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#61 of 681 2002 ML320, Paint problem by purutcu Nov 03, 2002 (2:52 pm)
My 2002 ML320 has 1700 miles. I have paint chips on both fenders, driver's side door and all over the hood, especially close to the windshield. What I'm about to tell you all is like a nightmare.   When I first noticed these chips they were like water spots. These water spots slowly bubble up and crack open. I can see all the way to the metal now. Dealership claimed that only way to take care of this is to paint the hood (hood was the first place where paint started bubbling)and this will be covered under warranty. So I agreed for a hood paint job since this was my only choice. Car came back looking really good. 2-3 days later, believe or not the spots came back and eventually paint starting chipping again. This time on the fenders as well.   Has anyone experienced this sort of a paint problem?   Dealer says they have not seen anything like this before? I will post the rest of this nightmare under "Dealer & Service". You won't believe what I'm going through right now. Thanks to the Lemon Law, I'm pretty close to qualifying for it. I love the car, I HATE this dealership.   Bora Replies to this message: apryz (Nov 15, 2006 5:54 pm)
#62 of 681 Paint Problem by dlegoflamb Nov 03, 2002 (8:27 pm)
Oh, that should of been another mention on my previous post. My 2000 ML320 gets paint dings easier than my Ford Escort did. Now if I try to trade it in it will be a reduced trade-in because of all the paint problems.
#63 of 681 jlangmd by kiiwii Nov 04, 2002 (6:08 pm)
Thanks. I'll give it a try tomorrow morning.
#64 of 681 paint by kiiwii Nov 04, 2002 (6:12 pm)
That's a common problem on the ML. As far as I understand, ML is the only MB that uses water based paint. The reason is the strict environment protection laws in the states. All other MBs made outside of the states have oil based paint. Water based paint won't last as long as oil based paint.
#65 of 681 Rear Seat Rattle by darkmann Nov 06, 2002 (8:23 am)
Wep2, I had a similar rattle and it turned out to be the rear seatbelt buckles. I had adjusted it low for one of my kids and never readjusted it. Turns out the buckle was making contact with the "C" pillar interior and causing the rattle.   On the condensation issue, I have had it on both turn signal glass (integrated into outside mirrors) and both rear tail lamps. Both sets were replaced under warranty. Take her in!!!
#66 of 681 dlegoflamb by bertram60 Nov 07, 2002 (10:41 am)
While I haven't had this problem on my ML, a friend had it on his e-class a couple of years ago. Seems something had gotten on the car between priming and painting, as a result dull spots would appear, then the paint would flake off exposing the primer. MB ended up paying him the cost for a full strip and repaint on the car (big dollars) and he immediately sold the car. I'd get MBNA involved at this point as there must be something on the panels. The only way to solve the problem is to strip down to bare metal, re-prime and paint.
#67 of 681 IS THAT A FACTOR THAT ML320 IS PRODUCED IN US? by zalmoxes Nov 14, 2002 (4:47 pm)
I HEAR LOTS OF COMPLAINS ABOUT ML'S IN GENERAL. I JUST GOT ONE TODAY 11/14/02, AN ML '03 AT 37K ALMOST FULLY LOADED. MAY I ASK YOU GUYS IF I SHOULD PURCHASE AM EXTENDED WARRANTY? AND ALSO IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT? BUNCH OF THANKS!
#68 of 681 $2,500 off of invoice by brwndoggy Nov 14, 2002 (8:41 pm)
Check out www.carsdirect.com. They are selling the 03' 320's at around 2500 below invoice. Catch is... You have to live in California.
#69 of 681 RE: IS THAT A FACTOR THAT ML320 IS PRODUCED IN US? by zalmoxes by mercara Nov 15, 2002 (4:45 am)
zalmoxes,   How long do you plan to keep the car? I have a 99 model 320 with 52K miles. It is out of warranty now. Had three problems so far all covered by warrnanty. Drivers side power window switch failed.. replaced. Odometer bulb fused.. replaced. Hard downshifting when slowing down. Few items replaced. Besides that I never really got the chance to use the warranty. If you can get a good deal on the warranty buy it. You don't have to get it from the same dealer. Shop around. I think you have upto a year to buy it. It also adds to the re-sale.
#70 of 681 THANKS by zalmoxes Nov 15, 2002 (3:52 pm)
MY FRIEND MERCARA, ALLOW ME TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGE. I'VE GOT $3500.00 DISCOUNT ON 2003 MB320.ALMOST FULLY LOADED. I THINK I 'VE GOT A GOOD DEAL. I'M STILL PUZZLED WITH THE WARRANTY THING. IPLAN TO KEEP THE CAR FOR 5 YRS. .YOU THINK I SHOULD BUY IT OR TO BUY THAT LATER? THANKS!

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