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Feb 1, 2008 | 01:32 PM

naijaman

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Question for ML owners

Hey people,

I'm in the market for a 2001 ML for my Dad, who lives in Senegal, and the roads are notoriously bad. He wanted me to find out if the ML has an auxiliary gear. Not sure what that is exactly, so maybe someone here can help me out?

Thanks in advance!

Feb 1, 2008 | 02:33 PM

MJ50

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bone stock E55 AMG

no aux gear, but low-range....

Feb 2, 2008 | 12:21 AM

Darkmann

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Originally Posted by naijaman;

I believe what your dad is talking about is the 4-wheel drive portion and yes, it does have that. Like MJ50 pointed out, that's Lo range and that'll take your out of most moon crater sized pot holes on those Senegalese roads. I know - you can't be any worse than those in Lagos, Nigeria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 2, 2008 | 01:19 PM

roberthelfrick

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2000 ml320 1986 560sel 1973 280se4.5

He might be referring to a low gearing transfer case. The W163, of which the one you mention is an example, has such a low range transfer case. The all wheel drive functions in both standard and low range gearing.

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Feb 2, 2008 | 01:29 PM

paulybagadonuts

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2017 GLE 350 W4, 2016 C 300, 2012 E 350 W4 Lux, 2006 ML 350

He'll love it.

'01 ML is like a tank.

I have a friend who's a dealer and says you can't kill the MLs.

They beat 'em up constantly at the dealership and they keep on goin'

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