naijaman

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!

MJ50

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

Darkmann

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

roberthelfrick

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.

paulybagadonuts

'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'