Prices for ML?
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Prices for ML?
Thinking about an ML for my wife. Wondering what kind of deals (if any) MB would do since the new ML is due out soon (Feb.-March?). I would think they would be more flexible with a 350 vs. a 500? Also, will I be sorry with the 6 cylinder? It was much easier buying my E55: "That will be MSRP"!!
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Originally Posted by cte430
Thinking about an ML for my wife. Wondering what kind of deals (if any) MB would do since the new ML is due out soon (Feb.-March?). I would think they would be more flexible with a 350 vs. a 500? Also, will I be sorry with the 6 cylinder? It was much easier buying my E55: "That will be MSRP"!!
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Paid $1,500.00 under invoice for my wife's 2005 ML500 SE in September. At that time MB was offering $2,000.00 in trunk money to dealers, so without the MB incentive, it would have been $500 over invoice.
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my E55 is in for warranty work and the dealer loaned me an ML350. It is a good driver and has 'enough' power but, were I to buy one, I would opt for the V8. the 6 seems to be working fairly hard and may not get much better mileage than the 8. (IMHO) 
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Originally Posted by ViKTORiOUS
Wait for the new ML to come out... it's very nice IMO.
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Originally Posted by mbprince
my E55 is in for warranty work and the dealer loaned me an ML350. It is a good driver and has 'enough' power but, were I to buy one, I would opt for the V8. the 6 seems to be working fairly hard and may not get much better mileage than the 8. (IMHO)
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Its a really simple equation. If it says 230, 320, 350, or 430 on the trunk lid, it has no *****. If it says 500, 43, 55, 600, or 65 on the trunk lid, then it does. This rule of thumb applies to all models. Thank you and have a nice day.
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Originally Posted by saturnstyl
Its a really simple equation. If it says 230, 320, 350, or 430 on the trunk lid, it has no *****. If it says 500, 43, 55, 600, or 65 on the trunk lid, then it does. This rule of thumb applies to all models. Thank you and have a nice day.
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320's Far outnumber all other ML's. 430's were introduced in '99 and were never as popular. Most Mercedes models that are offered with the choice of V6 or V8 engines are the same way. V6 models will sell many times more than the V8 ones will. The ML430 was replaced by the ML500. That will make their individual numbers less, as it divides the V8 models in to two groups. The ML500 was introduced in 2002, with some notable differences. The ML430 has a clutch driven engine fan like the ML320, the ML500 uses an electric fan like the ML55 AMG. Both V8 Model ML's come with more standard equipement than the V6, but anything you can get on a V8 can be optioned on a V6. I often wonder why someone will buy a Sport package ML320 with all the options, then add even more accessories, but not get the V8 model instead. I opted for a 500 with only the sunroof and comfort packages, which was priced very close to a loaded 350. I wanted the V8 more than anything, and a 500 comes with Navi and heated seats standard. The V8 models are usually much more expensive, not only to purchase but the maintenance and labor costs are often higher. Its more difficult to work on V8 models due to space constraints.
The only exception to the V8 vs. V6 thing is the 129 Model SL. There are a lot of 6 cylinder SL320's, but probably more SL500's. It IS a sports car after all.
Hope this helps!
The only exception to the V8 vs. V6 thing is the 129 Model SL. There are a lot of 6 cylinder SL320's, but probably more SL500's. It IS a sports car after all.
Hope this helps!
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Listen, I have an ML350 and I love it. Mind you, I hear Saturnstyle, and I love V8's, but even after driving my 345hp Escalade, the ML350 Doesn't feel as bad as people say--and I love fast cars. Bottom line is, most ML users aren't looking for the power in as much as the function/utility, as is evidenced by the sales numbers. This car has plenty of power, and if you can stash the extra $8-10k you save in a savings account, then you're in good shape. Consider leasing one, though. That way you might be able to beat it's depreciation curve...cause it's pretty steep I hear.
Btw, the extra options on the ML500 are no big deal. Don't know why they make such a big deal about heated seats, park assist and trip computers...My 10 year old BMW had all those options (excpet nav) included.
Btw, the extra options on the ML500 are no big deal. Don't know why they make such a big deal about heated seats, park assist and trip computers...My 10 year old BMW had all those options (excpet nav) included.
