ML 320/350 Potential Purchase
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ML 320/350 Potential Purchase
Hi everyone, I'm new here as I am seriously considering an ML. I found a 2002 ML 320 (with the sport package, Xenons, heated power seats, Bose stereo) for $25,900 with 39,500 miles. Also, I found an 03 ML 350 with the Xenons, Inspiration package and the heated seats with 8300 miles for 35k. Are these good deals? I appreciate your input as I would much rather pay 25k, but I like the feel of the 3.7L 350 and the security of basically having a full warranty remaining on the car. Howeve,r the 320 was off an employee lease, with all scheduled maintenance done. 
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Re: ML 320/350 Potential Purchase
Originally posted by PSUAutoEng
Howeve,r the 320 was off an employee lease, with all scheduled maintenance done.
Howeve,r the 320 was off an employee lease, with all scheduled maintenance done.
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The extra power of the 350 doesn't come in at the low end. So it's not that terribly significant in day to day commute. Assuming you drive moderately (12-15K/year), the ML320 is not a bad deal. The sports package is pretty exclusive, you still have some portion of the factory waranty/maintenance plan and you can get xtended warranty for either. On the other hand, you'll quickly run out of factory warranty and based on the MLs reliability history, that may cost you dearly. The big advantage of the 350 is the mileage!!! You have almost full factory warranty/maintenance plan with the 350. All you loose is the looks of the sports package. Again, based on the ML's history, that extra 10K may buy you a lot less headache. Remember, if someone traded it in, they most likely must not have likes something about it, so take the most warranty you can get.
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Originally posted by Darkmann
The extra power of the 350 doesn't come in at the low end. So it's not that terribly significant in day to day commute. Assuming you drive moderately (12-15K/year), the ML320 is not a bad deal. The sports package is pretty exclusive, you still have some portion of the factory waranty/maintenance plan and you can get xtended warranty for either. On the other hand, you'll quickly run out of factory warranty and based on the MLs reliability history, that may cost you dearly. The big advantage of the 350 is the mileage!!! You have almost full factory warranty/maintenance plan with the 350. All you loose is the looks of the sports package. Again, based on the ML's history, that extra 10K may buy you a lot less headache. Remember, if someone traded it in, they most likely must not have likes something about it, so take the most warranty you can get.
The extra power of the 350 doesn't come in at the low end. So it's not that terribly significant in day to day commute. Assuming you drive moderately (12-15K/year), the ML320 is not a bad deal. The sports package is pretty exclusive, you still have some portion of the factory waranty/maintenance plan and you can get xtended warranty for either. On the other hand, you'll quickly run out of factory warranty and based on the MLs reliability history, that may cost you dearly. The big advantage of the 350 is the mileage!!! You have almost full factory warranty/maintenance plan with the 350. All you loose is the looks of the sports package. Again, based on the ML's history, that extra 10K may buy you a lot less headache. Remember, if someone traded it in, they most likely must not have likes something about it, so take the most warranty you can get.
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You can't go wrong with the 350. That'd my choice!!! Yes more monthly payments. But, again, based on the ML's warranty repair history, that extra monthly cost may buy you well deserved peace of mind in warranty repairs, because, it's more than likely that you'll experience some "issues" with either vehicle.
