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Difference between '00 ML 430 and '03 ML 500

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Old 09-29-2004, 11:11 PM
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Difference between '00 ML 430 and '03 ML 500

I just got a 1 year old ML 500 - does anyone know what major improvements MB has made on that car compared to a 2000 ML 430 which I had before? It does drive much better and seems to be more solid.

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Old 09-30-2004, 12:47 AM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
new interior... new and much improved motor... dvd nav... exterior upgrade... basically everything. good luck with it, and enjoy.
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Thanks, this is actually my 4th ML and so far the best. I am thinking about keeping this one for about 3 years and then get the new ML or X5.

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Old 09-30-2004, 11:30 AM
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larger rear brakes, bigger motor, auto climate control, exterior update... to name a few.
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SL500 E320 ML350
3/70 :p
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
Originally Posted by AlBoston
larger rear brakes, bigger motor, auto climate control, exterior update... to name a few.
Hey Al, off topic, but can i be a forum mod in my sig too...if i alter the lettering a little?haha
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Thanks for your responses. BTW, what is 3/70?
Old 10-12-2004, 03:41 PM
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color matched moulding, crhome trim around handles and tail gate, signals on mirror,better brakes,,, to name a few more..the list goes on and on when it comes to the interior,, all the lil details adds up,..
Old 10-14-2004, 01:09 AM
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Thanks Killer, I heard that there are some 1,000+ changes between the 2001 and 2003 model year. Just wondered of anyone had a list of the most important changes.

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Two negatives for me. Smaller side mirrors and the 2002+ models are less fuel efficient.

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