How Many Miles Do You Have on Your ML???
11-22-2009, 03:00 PM
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1998 ML 320 1975 450 SL
Just drove down to Longbboat Key Fla from just just outside of Boston Mass. (1500 miles) without a hint of a problem. My ML 320 turned 169,000 miles in the Peach State. Avarage fuel consumption, 22.7 MPG mainly due to 85+ mph from North Carolina on south.
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11-22-2009, 03:08 PM
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1998 ML 320 1975 450 SL
Anyone in the Boston area know of a ML320 for sale? My sister wants one for the winter driving season. Miles are not a concern just as long as it is in good physical shape and mechanically sound.
Thanks Boston Mark
Thanks Boston Mark
12-03-2009, 08:10 PM
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12-06-2009, 06:22 PM
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12-06-2009, 09:52 PM
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Thanks for the info....
I am likely going to be a long hauler on this one probably driving it down to 300k miles...
12-07-2009, 08:58 PM
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1998 ML 320 1975 450 SL
Just got back from Florida and my 1998 ML320 turned 172,000 miles. Loved every mile of driving it.
Here are some hints;
When your widow switch fails, take it out and spray it with WD-40. It worked for me till my replacement came in
when my fuel gauge went bad I added Lucas fuel treatment and when I fueled up with the engine running the gauge worked almost perfectly!
Well it works for me
Boston Mark
Here are some hints;
When your widow switch fails, take it out and spray it with WD-40. It worked for me till my replacement came in
when my fuel gauge went bad I added Lucas fuel treatment and when I fueled up with the engine running the gauge worked almost perfectly!
Well it works for me
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01-26-2010, 09:10 PM
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I am currently at 274,000 miles. My MB dealer said he'd never replaced a tranny on this SUV - until mine. I replaced the 4WD box 2 years ago. Other than a "they never thought this would have to be replaced" vent (heater) motor (requiring a complete dismemberment of the dash for a $60 part), everything else has been very reliable.
01-27-2010, 01:02 AM
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Boston mark, you still looking for a 163? I've got a 99 320 with 85k miles on it... original owner. All new fluids (trans, diffs, xfer case, brake, radiator). Located in Boston area.
02-02-2010, 12:03 AM
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02-03-2010, 12:37 PM
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AT 315K miles, is this your first suspension overhaul?
02-21-2010, 02:54 PM
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suspension overhaul
Yes, its the first one I've had to do. I don't know what the median is. I can only speak from experience.
Unrelated but of some interest perhaps, I did have to replace the carrier bearing at roughly 187,000 miles.
Unrelated but of some interest perhaps, I did have to replace the carrier bearing at roughly 187,000 miles.
02-25-2010, 04:19 PM
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Thanks for the reply...
He says, as long as shocks don't leak they will keep going...I am guessing, I may hit the 200K mile mark, before any suspension work comes due...
02-28-2010, 01:50 PM
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Just passed the 240K mark on my 99 ML320
This car won't die; the body and interior are incredibly durable, too. Scheduled service at MB only for it's lifetime; most major repair was fuel pump at 75k miles when just out of warranty (dealer still picked up the cost!), motor mounts at 190K.
We have 3 ML's -- now a new 2010 ML350, a 2005 ML350, and the '99. The 99 is our first-born's high school runner. He moaned that his more spoiled classmates got new Mustangs, Challengers, and even Corvettes, but we tell him to reply "none of them have a Mercedes"
We have 3 ML's -- now a new 2010 ML350, a 2005 ML350, and the '99. The 99 is our first-born's high school runner. He moaned that his more spoiled classmates got new Mustangs, Challengers, and even Corvettes, but we tell him to reply "none of them have a Mercedes"
03-02-2010, 02:30 PM
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wow all of your ML last pretty long, my 99 430 with 98k mile feels like its about to die... Transmission died once, and now it stall a lot when driving local. Is it normal for a ML to have a stiff ride? My friend has a Lexus RX330 and it feels smooth compare to my ML...I always thought the ML should have a smoother ride =/
03-02-2010, 08:47 PM
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This car won't die; the body and interior are incredibly durable, too. Scheduled service at MB only for it's lifetime; most major repair was fuel pump at 75k miles when just out of warranty (dealer still picked up the cost!), motor mounts at 190K.
We have 3 ML's -- now a new 2010 ML350, a 2005 ML350, and the '99. The 99 is our first-born's high school runner. He moaned that his more spoiled classmates got new Mustangs, Challengers, and even Corvettes, but we tell him to reply "none of them have a Mercedes"
We have 3 ML's -- now a new 2010 ML350, a 2005 ML350, and the '99. The 99 is our first-born's high school runner. He moaned that his more spoiled classmates got new Mustangs, Challengers, and even Corvettes, but we tell him to reply "none of them have a Mercedes"
