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Re: M Class Reliability [parocker]
by mercara
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Mar 05, 2007 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: parocker (Mar 05, 2007 3:03 pm)
I have been monitoring the message boards about the reliability of Mercedes as I am interested in buying a GL320 CDI. So far it seems to be a mixed bag. Some issues around the airmatic suspension and more recently a hose on the turbo coming off causing the truck to go into limp mode. Otherwise seems fine. It's hard to say for sure if mercedes has improved until after a few model years.
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- #42 of 102
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ML320CDI Reliability
by mschafer
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Mar 05, 2007 (4:17 pm)
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I've had mine for just short of 2 months and have about 4300 miles on mine. So far so good. No problems of any kind; and I do have the Airmatic suspension - like it a lot!!.
I am very pleased with this truck. (Yes, it is considered to be a part of the MB Light Truck family.)
My only disappointment is that some important options - like the Off Road Pro option - are not available in the USA.
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- #43 of 102
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Re: What fuel mileage are owners getting on ML320 CDI (and R320 CDI)? [wope
by ty39
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Mar 24, 2007 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: mschafer (Jan 18, 2007 4:40 pm)
I am interested in the diesel engine except for the the times that I will fill the tank! I used to carry a glove in my old diesel SUV, but it didn't take long to have to buy another glove. Is a glove still a necessary 'extra' in the new ML320 CDI or is there a better way?
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Re: What fuel mileage are owners getting on ML320 CDI (and R320 CDI)? [wope
by gagrice
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Mar 24, 2007 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: ty39 (Mar 24, 2007 9:52 am)
Most stations in my area supply plastic throw away gloves. Diesel does not evaporate into the atmosphere as gasoline does. It stays on whatever it is slopped onto.
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- #45 of 102
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Re: What fuel mileage are owners getting on ML320 CDI (and R320 CDI)? [wope
by mschafer
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Mar 24, 2007 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: ty39 (Mar 24, 2007 9:52 am)
The glove is not always necessary; but at some stations the pump handles are indeed a mess. The new ULSD is not as bad as the old LSD, but is still does have a slight odor.
Buy a box of sterile disposables at your local pharmacy. You'll be just fine.
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- #46 of 102
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Re: What fuel mileage are owners getting on ML320 CDI (and R320 CDI)? [wope
by jb_shin
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Mar 24, 2007 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: mschafer (Mar 24, 2007 1:46 pm)
I stepped into a puddle of diesel while in Europe and the smell stayed with me for couple days. I enjoyed driving the car (BMW 525D), but boy I that smell gave me a headache. And Europe has been using low-sulfur diesel.
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- #47 of 102
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Re: What fuel mileage are owners getting on ML320 CDI (and R320 CDI)? [wope
by mschafer
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Mar 25, 2007 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: jb_shin (Mar 24, 2007 5:14 pm)
My experience is that the European diesel has less odor than US ULSD.
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Drove one
by tyresmoker
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Mar 25, 2007 (11:00 am)
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Finally drove the ML diesel. Other then a little funny looking, what is not to like? Question to owners: What are you seeing- real world mpg??
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- #49 of 102
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Re: Drove one [tyresmoker]
by cneff
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Mar 27, 2007 (2:53 am)
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Replying to: tyresmoker (Mar 25, 2007 11:00 am)
I am getting close to 25mpg on average with a mix of city and highway. Hit nearly 28mpg on one highway trip.
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- #50 of 102
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Re: Drove one [tyresmoker]
by mschafer
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Mar 27, 2007 (2:05 pm)
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Replying to: tyresmoker (Mar 25, 2007 11:00 am)
80 mph interstate driving yields 24.5-25.0 mpg.
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