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Bye Bye 2002 ML500!!

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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Bye Bye 2002 ML500!!

Well, usually I'd be sad to let a truck go... BUT, in this case....... I'm very excited!! I've had nothing but problems with this ML500 and has been very expensive to maintain. It's like my X-girlfriend. Too many issues 1 after another. Anyways, to all of you that have your ML's..... good luck.. and for those who haven't had that many problems yet.... You'll see........
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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bye, somehow I don't think you will be missed....

Bought mine late last year used, and have added 10k miles, with no problems....
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by twenty2
Well, usually I'd be sad to let a truck go... BUT, in this case....... I'm very excited!! I've had nothing but problems with this ML500 and has been very expensive to maintain. It's like my X-girlfriend. Too many issues 1 after another. Anyways, to all of you that have your ML's..... good luck.. and for those who haven't had that many problems yet.... You'll see........
I just picked one up after doing months of research. Drives like a champ, comfortable, quiet, refined, almost as nice as my old W126!

Like anything else, there are good ones and bad ones. Post '01, MB seems to have gotten most of the problems sorted. Sorry you had problems, good luck.
Regards,
Jerry
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Sorry for your experience. Better luck with your next vehicle!

However, not all of us feel that way about our ML's. My '01ML320 happens to be the most enjoyable vehicle I have owned in over 25 years.

RAN in NJ
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
i have owned ml's since 97. they have their issues, but once ironed out, pretty good cars.
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