Liquidz

Anyone have pics? My family wants to see what they look like, might be buying one at the beginning of next year.

Javablack

The '05s look exactly like the '04s, I think. Very nice. You sure you don't want to wait for the '06s? I hear they look quite different from '98-'05.

amb9800

The '05 is exactly the same as the '04, which is the same as the '03. The next-gen ML will be unveiled in January and will be released to dealers around April, as a 2006 model.

See here for some info: https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w163/78674-06-m-class-g-class-r-class-b-class-smart-formore.html

Hope this helps

Maestro

Is there another M-Class than the ML? If there isn't, why is it called the M-Class and not the ML-Class?

Liquidz

Oh crap, I meant the '06. The '06 I hear will be released around March. That is what I hear from my people over at Mercedes (GM's, etc.)

I saw a picture of it, looks like the BMW SUV and the volvo SUV. Maybe a hint of Porche.

amb9800

No - the ML's are the M-Class. I don't think there's a particular reason, other than the fact that M-Class sounds better than ML-Class, and ML500 sounds better than M500, etc.

amb9800

Well none of the photos available to date are real photos of the uncovered car - you'll see some spy shots, photoshopped spy shots, and then just outright photoshops. Check out the thread I linked above.

Liquidz

I checked out the link thanks alot. Can't wait till they have some real photos and I get to see it in person.

benzboy

Keep in mind that the '06 ML will be more carlike (unibody) vs truck (body on frame). If you never go off road and like the Lexus type ride look the '06 over. If you want a true SUV go for an '05. Good deals to be had now. I'm picking up my '05 ML350 tomorrow.

hecdog

check out the thread I started called '06 ML preview'...the 06 ML is a suped up version of a chrysler pacifica...MB loaned me one to evaluate...

amb9800

Sorry, but that's just incorrect. The Chrysler Pacifica has nothing whatsoever to do with the W164 M-Class. Nothing at all.

As I said, see this thread for more info:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=84176

Hope this helps

GregW / Oregon

The W164 ML will have more off road ability than the current one. The GST is more Pacifica like.

hecdog

It has already been established here that they don't share much. I was mostly mislead by my dealership. Pardon me for being naive. Except a picture was posted with both vehicles side by side and it was agreed that they shared some exterior design elements, such as the front headlights, etc.

What is a GST?

GregW / Oregon

Sorry--didn't read whole thread. The GST is a luxury people hauler. Very sleek design. Will not be out until late 2005. Here's a little info:
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/03...gst/index.html

hecdog

now that's cool lookin'!

ml320_2001

Cool I liked it very much )