Happy owner of ML430 @ 200,000 miles
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: San Diego
ML430, Mini Cooper S and Porsche 911 Twin Turbo
Did MB chnage the speedo between '99 and '00 ?
The speedo on our '00 ML430 goes to 140MPH, not 120MPH as shown here.
Just wondering as it's purely academic, don't think our ML has ever been faster than an indicated 85MPH.
Just wondering as it's purely academic, don't think our ML has ever been faster than an indicated 85MPH.
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 268
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From: San Diego
ML430, Mini Cooper S and Porsche 911 Twin Turbo
OK - so my signature is out of date ;-)
on this forum at least - now at 68,000 miles and well into the 30's (defects).
Hey my ML has even managed to create a couple of novel ones.
Heard about the front power seat which will only move forward ? Or how about the self destructing rear seat ? The leather comes unclipped from beneath and rolls itself up.
A real interesting 'quality' vehicle ;-))
But we've learnt to live with it and not travel too far from home....
Hey my ML has even managed to create a couple of novel ones.
Heard about the front power seat which will only move forward ? Or how about the self destructing rear seat ? The leather comes unclipped from beneath and rolls itself up.
A real interesting 'quality' vehicle ;-))
But we've learnt to live with it and not travel too far from home....
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Joined: Oct 2004
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Happy To Hear
I Have A 98 Ml 320 And I Luv Her I Just Had The Transmission Fixed Or Replaced And I Would Like Some Tips On Keeping Her Running Smoothly I Have A 75k Warranty On Her And She Is Up To 69k Now I Am Having Trouble With The Radio Since They Fixed The Suv And Would U Suggest Replacing The Radio And With What????
Thanks
Missy
Thanks
Missy
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From: atlanta
1999 ML430
keep the oil changed and stay on top of items you should regularly check....like tire pressures/antifreeze/battery/etc.. Also look underneath for leaks after parking overnight..
My bose c/d changer has been acting up lately, and if it goes out completely I'll probably run an IPOD thru the FM band. Thats most likely the least costly fix and gives you portability and unlimited tunes !!
My bose c/d changer has been acting up lately, and if it goes out completely I'll probably run an IPOD thru the FM band. Thats most likely the least costly fix and gives you portability and unlimited tunes !!
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Joined: Sep 2004
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2005 ML350 Special Edition
First, congratulations on reaching a milestone. I hope that we will reach that someday, too.
I would'nt recommend these FM transmitters. These do not do a Bose system justice. Make sure to test and be ready to return. Better to just use a cassette adapter. Just my $0.02.
Originally Posted by springerfever
... I'll probably run an IPOD thru the FM band. Thats most likely the least costly fix and gives you portability and unlimited tunes !!
I would'nt recommend these FM transmitters. These do not do a Bose system justice. Make sure to test and be ready to return. Better to just use a cassette adapter. Just my $0.02.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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ML430
My 01 ML430 just hit 275k today and the ONLY
problem I've had was the sky view top being noisy it
was fixed under warranty at 95k. The only other issue
I'm dealing with now is a useless navigation system because
Mercedes Benz does'nt support CD navi anymore "they upgraded
to dvd Navs" So im stuck with useless outdated maps ... Just purchased
a 2009 ML550 and the 430 will always be my Favorite car since it was my
1st Mercedes but this one is HEAVEN.
problem I've had was the sky view top being noisy it
was fixed under warranty at 95k. The only other issue
I'm dealing with now is a useless navigation system because
Mercedes Benz does'nt support CD navi anymore "they upgraded
to dvd Navs" So im stuck with useless outdated maps ... Just purchased
a 2009 ML550 and the 430 will always be my Favorite car since it was my
1st Mercedes but this one is HEAVEN.
