Why is a used mercedes benz ML 430 (yr 2000ish) cheap?
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
ML 430
Why is a used mercedes benz ML 430 (yr 2000ish) cheap?
I find Mercedes ML 320, 430 used (yr 99-2k1) for around $5-7000. Ithink it's less. Can anyone tell me why?? I also want to know the maintenance cost on mercedes M-class, C-class, E-class (all models around say year 2000) per annum assuming there's no major problems. I'm not a rich guy and can't afford expensive maintenance. Please help! I'm very serious about buying but ppl arnd me scare me about the maintenance. Insurance is not a problem because I only buy liability only. Thanks.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: NoVa
2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
I find Mercedes ML 320, 430 used (yr 99-2k1) for around $5-7000. Ithink it's less. Can anyone tell me why?? I also want to know the maintenance cost on mercedes M-class, C-class, E-class (all models around say year 2000) per annum assuming there's no major problems. I'm not a rich guy and can't afford expensive maintenance. Please help! I'm very serious about buying but ppl arnd me scare me about the maintenance. Insurance is not a problem because I only buy liability only. Thanks.
if you can't find an affordable MB under (long-term) warranty then it would be wise to look elsewhere.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
ML 430
Can someone please give me an estimate or average in dollars??
Thank you for the responses. But can anyone give an estimate of maintenance in dollars per year assuming there are no major repairs. Atleast, can you tell me the cost of regular service per visit and how many visits I need per year if I run 1k miles per year. Thanks.
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 690
Likes: 33
From: Bay area - California
2000 ML320 2006 SLK 350
If the used ML has been well maintained..
If the ML has not been well maintained, included a $1,500-$3,000/major repair estimate.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: NoVa
2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
at *least* $1,500/year PLUS gas. I've had my S55 for just over a year and repairs have passed $4,000 (all warranty!) and service has been $700, tires $820, and gas $1.2 billion.
OK, the gas just feels like $1.2 billion, it's really only about $3,000: 15,000 miles at 15 mpg overall average with $3.00 gas.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
ML 430
Thanks
Sorry I meant 10000 miles / yr but I guess you guys answered it right anyway.
But thanks everyone that responded esp. Mihir and 'I'm amused' .. thanks very much. You guys have enabled me to make a good decision and I think I will not own a Mercedes as yet. If I do in future I will post back.
Have a great week.
PS: I own a Camry 97 and I spend about $400 per year on service and minor repairs (excluding gas). I have consistently driven about 10k-12k miles for the past 3 years. Insurance is liability only. Thanks.
But thanks everyone that responded esp. Mihir and 'I'm amused' .. thanks very much. You guys have enabled me to make a good decision and I think I will not own a Mercedes as yet. If I do in future I will post back.
Have a great week.
PS: I own a Camry 97 and I spend about $400 per year on service and minor repairs (excluding gas). I have consistently driven about 10k-12k miles for the past 3 years. Insurance is liability only. Thanks.
Trending Topics
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
ML430
I have a '99 ML430. The maintenance is fairly inexpensive I feel although I do most of it myself. I put on new tires last year. I used Hankook tires and they were a little more than $400. Oil changes at the dealership are $65. The gas mileage is not that great about 15 miles per gallon. The price of $5-7K is about right for that year and model. I hope this helps.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,894
Likes: 8
From: Connecticut
2003 CLK55
I have a '99 ML430. The maintenance is fairly inexpensive I feel although I do most of it myself. I put on new tires last year. I used Hankook tires and they were a little more than $400. Oil changes at the dealership are $65. The gas mileage is not that great about 15 miles per gallon. The price of $5-7K is about right for that year and model. I hope this helps.
Oil changes at my dealership run from $85 (when they have a special) to about $100.
But it seems like when anything ever goes it costs at least $500 to fix. I try to avoid the dealership as much as possible.
Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
ML
wow.. oil changes at my local MB dealer is... $185 bucks.. (when my mom had it, do it myself now). I'm not sure on the 430.. but the 320 isn't to bad. Just be prepared for the worst. Any used car will need some kind of work. MB dealers will rape you. If you can do it yourself.. it's not THAT expensive.
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 37
Likes: 1
1999 ML430
Not too bad really. Change the oil myself and do the brakes as well. Thats really about all ive HAD to do to mine. The other stuff (tranny drain and fill, transfer case drain and fill, differentials drain and fill) were all just preventive stuff. 112K miles on m,ine and this thing drives SO FREAKING WELL....engine is smooth as butter....no complaints here.
Oh yeah gas mileage (after installing the Yakima roof rack with wind deflector) is right at 18.8 MPG.
Oh yeah gas mileage (after installing the Yakima roof rack with wind deflector) is right at 18.8 MPG.
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 29
Likes: 2
From: Denver
'99ML430, '02ML500, '88 XJS, '00 CLK 430, 2 steam turbine generators, & 2 GE 7FA.01 gas turbines
Add $5~7000 (dealer) for a transmission at 80~120k miles. OR explain the trans problem to the seller and try to get the price down. Diy the tranny for $3000.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
ML 430
Original poster - bought a ML320 .. problems
Finally, I own a ML 320 1998 and paid $4500.
On my third day the steering got locked and the ignition would not turn when I came back from a club with a girl. Got it towed with flat bed towing and paid $40. At the auto shop paid $200.
-After 1 week had delayed starting problem ... spent $600 for Fuel filter and pressure and some fuel hoses that were replaced.
-Now I noticed oil is leaking from underneath the hood. No idea if it was from the beginning.
- The A/C blows hot air and I knew this from the start. (I forgot to mention to mechanic on my two visits).
I need help to fix the leak underneath the hood and also my A/C. I want to do it myself .. so if ppl here can give me some pointers .. I'd appreciate it.
Thanks much.
On my third day the steering got locked and the ignition would not turn when I came back from a club with a girl. Got it towed with flat bed towing and paid $40. At the auto shop paid $200.
-After 1 week had delayed starting problem ... spent $600 for Fuel filter and pressure and some fuel hoses that were replaced.
-Now I noticed oil is leaking from underneath the hood. No idea if it was from the beginning.
- The A/C blows hot air and I knew this from the start. (I forgot to mention to mechanic on my two visits).
I need help to fix the leak underneath the hood and also my A/C. I want to do it myself .. so if ppl here can give me some pointers .. I'd appreciate it.
Thanks much.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,894
Likes: 8
From: Connecticut
2003 CLK55
Finally, I own a ML 320 1998 and paid $4500.
On my third day the steering got locked and the ignition would not turn when I came back from a club with a girl. Got it towed with flat bed towing and paid $40. At the auto shop paid $200.
-After 1 week had delayed starting problem ... spent $600 for Fuel filter and pressure and some fuel hoses that were replaced.
-Now I noticed oil is leaking from underneath the hood. No idea if it was from the beginning.
- The A/C blows hot air and I knew this from the start. (I forgot to mention to mechanic on my two visits).
I need help to fix the leak underneath the hood and also my A/C. I want to do it myself .. so if ppl here can give me some pointers .. I'd appreciate it.
Thanks much.
On my third day the steering got locked and the ignition would not turn when I came back from a club with a girl. Got it towed with flat bed towing and paid $40. At the auto shop paid $200.
-After 1 week had delayed starting problem ... spent $600 for Fuel filter and pressure and some fuel hoses that were replaced.
-Now I noticed oil is leaking from underneath the hood. No idea if it was from the beginning.
- The A/C blows hot air and I knew this from the start. (I forgot to mention to mechanic on my two visits).
I need help to fix the leak underneath the hood and also my A/C. I want to do it myself .. so if ppl here can give me some pointers .. I'd appreciate it.
Thanks much.
Any chance you got a pic of the girl from the club?
