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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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What do you like most about your ML?
This should be a good thread......
Just list your favorite feature or whatever it is you like most about YOUR ML.
Mine: 5.0 liter V-8. I wish it was even bigger though!
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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the sound and power of the 5.4 Liter V8!
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2014 RX 350 F Sport, 2007 Scion tC, 2000 ML 430 Money Pit Finally Gone! Oh Happy Day!
The 4.3 Liter ain't bad either
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Power, comfort, features and MB (excellent) treatment by my dealer.
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
the smoothness of the transmission when shifting from reverse to drive... there is virtually no "hop".
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I like its reliability, its 4wd capability, its roominess, its an SUV, decent amount of power, the 8.1 bose sound system is nice too, the new chrome grille i have on there.
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Even at the end of its model life, it's still the most efficiently packaged, nicest looking, SUV on the road.

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My first SUV:

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Acceleration/power
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If I only could pick one thing, thn I would say the ability to go anywhere in bad weather. Especially snow!
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
Originally Posted by Billiken
My first SUV:

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acceleration? power?... in a 320?
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Kompressed 430 engine with 430 BHP for starters.
Room for all of the stuff I've ever wanted to put in it and it's the best U.S. made Mercedes-benz on the planet
Many others but I'll keep it short.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
Lochs, have you gotten performance numbers on that thing yet? if youre ever over on the east coast let me know... i have a naturally aspirated ml that i think you would enjoy looking under the hood of.
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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Lochs, have you gotten performance numbers on that thing yet? if youre ever over on the east coast let me know... i have a naturally aspirated ml that i think you would enjoy looking under the hood of.
I don't make it to the East coast much[only on business flying to NY]...all of my peoples are in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin. My vacation is burned up each year visiting them!

Anyway, I have not had my car tested for official BHP readings. I don't know if it is really 430 but I can tell you it is MUCH faster then stock. The tech who installed it said it drove a little faster then an ML55. What does this mean regarding BHP? I have no idea. I'm planning to get one of those toys you put on your dash to measure 0-60 and such. When I do I'll post the results! I weigh 250 pounds so there is a handicap disclaimer...
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Originally Posted by saturnstyl
This should be a good thread......
Just list your favorite feature or whatever it is you like most about YOUR ML.
Mine: 5.0 liter V-8. I wish it was even bigger though!
I luv the 4x4 system, the smooth and *** wooper V8, smooth tranny, and navigation system
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
Originally Posted by LOCHS 2
I don't make it to the East coast much[only on business flying to NY]...all of my peoples are in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin. My vacation is burned up each year visiting them!

Anyway, I have not had my car tested for official BHP readings. I don't know if it is really 430 but I can tell you it is MUCH faster then stock. The tech who installed it said it drove a little faster then an ML55. What does this mean regarding BHP? I have no idea. I'm planning to get one of those toys you put on your dash to measure 0-60 and such. When I do I'll post the results! I weigh 250 pounds so there is a handicap disclaimer...
haha, yeah the g tech pro is much better now.
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Nice power........Good looks....it's a Benz.....
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I can drive the car for 16 - 18 hours straight and not feel fatigued when I arrive or stop for the night. It has proven to be a good long distance driving car.
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power, comfort, SAFE, smooooooth tranny, etc
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power, comfort, SAFE, smooooooth tranny, etc
I concur
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the 4.3L V8, the Bose sound, and the comfort
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I saw the dislike thread was beating the like thread so I figured I'd bump it up!

I can't wait until it snows here...so I can pass all those stranded @ss people on the side of the road!!
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