Next ML -- info from AutoWeek
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Next ML -- info from AutoWeek
In an article on the forthcoming M-B R-Class GST ('05 introduction as '06 model), AutoWeek (12/29/03) has this to say about the ML:
"R-Class will be built at Mercedes plant in Alabama alongside the second-generation M-Class, with which it will share its engines, seven-speed automatic gearbox, permanent four-wheel drive and air suspension.
While the hybrid is under consideration (4.0L V8 + electric = 313 hp & 634 lb. ft.) for eventual sale in the United States, production versions will first come with a range of V-6 & V-8 engines--from a base 3.5 liter V-6 all the way up to a 6.3 liter V-8 in a range-topping RL-63 AMG model that's rumored to pack 500 hp."
Sounds good--my '98 will be in need of replacement!
"R-Class will be built at Mercedes plant in Alabama alongside the second-generation M-Class, with which it will share its engines, seven-speed automatic gearbox, permanent four-wheel drive and air suspension.
While the hybrid is under consideration (4.0L V8 + electric = 313 hp & 634 lb. ft.) for eventual sale in the United States, production versions will first come with a range of V-6 & V-8 engines--from a base 3.5 liter V-6 all the way up to a 6.3 liter V-8 in a range-topping RL-63 AMG model that's rumored to pack 500 hp."
Sounds good--my '98 will be in need of replacement!
Last edited by GregW / Oregon; Dec 28, 2003 at 09:39 PM.
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R- & Next M-Class in AutoWeek
Originally posted by Darkmann
Greg, was this an net report or paper? Is there a URL for us to link to? I'll go to AutoWeek's site anyway. Thanks for the info.
Greg, was this an net report or paper? Is there a URL for us to link to? I'll go to AutoWeek's site anyway. Thanks for the info.
AutoWeek article on R-Class
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Next ML -- Expect problems
Originally posted by GregW / Oregon
"R-Class will be built at Mercedes plant in Alabama alongside the second-generation M-Class, with which it will share its engines, seven-speed automatic gearbox, permanent four-wheel drive and air suspension.
"R-Class will be built at Mercedes plant in Alabama alongside the second-generation M-Class, with which it will share its engines, seven-speed automatic gearbox, permanent four-wheel drive and air suspension.
I recommend waiting 4 years before buying it. The exerience from the M-Class shows that it takes 4-5 years or more when producing a new model before they get it right.
Click link below to see a list of 50 M-Class problems in 4 years.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...start=1&fid=29
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Re: Next ML -- Expect problems
Originally posted by tcpgv
I recommend waiting 4 years before buying it. The exerience from the M-Class shows that it takes 4-5 years or more when producing a new model before they get it right.
I recommend waiting 4 years before buying it. The exerience from the M-Class shows that it takes 4-5 years or more when producing a new model before they get it right.
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Re: Next ML -- Expect problems
Originally posted by tcpgv
I recommend waiting 4 years before buying it. The exerience from the M-Class shows that it takes 4-5 years or more when producing a new model before they get it right.
I recommend waiting 4 years before buying it. The exerience from the M-Class shows that it takes 4-5 years or more when producing a new model before they get it right.
I would not expect the 4 years to hold true.
