No ML 550 for 2007
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No ML 550 for 2007
My dealer just faxed me a copy of the MY07 M-Class Dealer Ordering Guide. It lists the upcoming ML320 CDI (available in 45 states) and is due out in Mid October and it also lists the ML63 AMG and it shows a planned release date of August/September. The specs for the ML 500 shows the same as today, 5.0L SOHC 24-Valve V8 with 302 hp and 339 lb-ft torque. No 5.5 engine. New standard equipment for the ML 500 includes Full MB Tex, cargo cover and rear side air bags and active head restraints.
There are also now 3 option packages ranging from $2800 to $8675.
P1 Package: Electric sunroof, rain sensing wipers, power lift gate, harmon/kardon Logic 7 system, Sirius satellite radio, hands free communication system, Teleaid & Homelink - $3500 ML350/ML320, $2800 ML500
P2 Package: Includes P1, plus DVD navigation, Auto-dimming mirror, power folding mirrors, rear-view camera, power steering column and memory seat function - $6500 ML350/ML320, $5800 ML500
P3 Package: Includes P1 & P2, plus Air suspension, Active damping shocks, parameter steering, 3-zone climate control, infared glass, rear seat controls, cargo management system, cargo net - $9000 ML350/ML320, $8675 ML500
There are four other Code packages (1) Exterior appearance (2) AMG Sport (3) Rear seat entertainment (4) Heating package
Then, there about 17 stand alone options.
The ML63 comes very loaded with all 3 option packages standard. Very few options are available for it. It even comes with 20" wheels. With all the standard goodies, I guess the rumored $80,000 base price is probably true.
No base prices are shown for any model.
Phil
There are also now 3 option packages ranging from $2800 to $8675.
P1 Package: Electric sunroof, rain sensing wipers, power lift gate, harmon/kardon Logic 7 system, Sirius satellite radio, hands free communication system, Teleaid & Homelink - $3500 ML350/ML320, $2800 ML500
P2 Package: Includes P1, plus DVD navigation, Auto-dimming mirror, power folding mirrors, rear-view camera, power steering column and memory seat function - $6500 ML350/ML320, $5800 ML500
P3 Package: Includes P1 & P2, plus Air suspension, Active damping shocks, parameter steering, 3-zone climate control, infared glass, rear seat controls, cargo management system, cargo net - $9000 ML350/ML320, $8675 ML500
There are four other Code packages (1) Exterior appearance (2) AMG Sport (3) Rear seat entertainment (4) Heating package
Then, there about 17 stand alone options.
The ML63 comes very loaded with all 3 option packages standard. Very few options are available for it. It even comes with 20" wheels. With all the standard goodies, I guess the rumored $80,000 base price is probably true.
No base prices are shown for any model.
Phil
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Sounds good, but I just can't see the old 5L V8 being used for another year. Doesn't make sense compared to the rest of the Mercedes lineup. Unless....unless......the 2007 ML500 will be a short model year run until around this time next year when the 2008 model ML550 and ML450 come out with direct injection added to both V8s? Pure speculation on my part, but I can see something like that happening. Unless that order sheet will be updated after the New York Auto Show when Mercedes usually gives more information about the upcoming model year since NY is the last major show of the autoshow season. I just can't see an E550, SL550, S550, CLS55 and CLK55 all sitting on the same floor while the ML still uses the old V8.
Also I noticed the new ML320 will only be available in 45 states???? All the Bluetec technology for naught????
I do like the way they have structured the packages. No more having to add a half dozen option packages. Makes more sense arragned this way IMO.
M
Also I noticed the new ML320 will only be available in 45 states???? All the Bluetec technology for naught????
I do like the way they have structured the packages. No more having to add a half dozen option packages. Makes more sense arragned this way IMO.
M
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Wouldn't shock me if they went with the ML460 versus a 550 since the GL is going to have the lesser of the engines. Doesn't make sense to have a larger vehicle with a smaller engine (or at least the designation of a smaller engine). Sorry, I'm not terribly familiar with the new engines.
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Looking that post about the option packages for 2007 I see where he said that there are about 17 stand alone options? I would guess that those are just some of the options from the packages that are orderable seperately. There couldn't possibly be 17 more options available in addition to those packages.
I just can't see the ML500 staying the same for 2007. Unless Mercedes is going to do a spring 07 intro for the 2008 model with the new V8s employing direct injection.
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I just can't see the ML500 staying the same for 2007. Unless Mercedes is going to do a spring 07 intro for the 2008 model with the new V8s employing direct injection.
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Originally Posted by ffejalink
Wouldn't shock me if they went with the ML460 versus a 550 since the GL is going to have the lesser of the engines. Doesn't make sense to have a larger vehicle with a smaller engine (or at least the designation of a smaller engine). Sorry, I'm not terribly familiar with the new engines.
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Originally Posted by Germancar1
Looking that post about the option packages for 2007 I see where he said that there are about 17 stand alone options? I would guess that those are just some of the options from the packages that are orderable seperately. There couldn't possibly be 17 more options available in addition to those packages.
I just can't see the ML500 staying the same for 2007. Unless Mercedes is going to do a spring 07 intro for the 2008 model with the new V8s employing direct injection.
M
I just can't see the ML500 staying the same for 2007. Unless Mercedes is going to do a spring 07 intro for the 2008 model with the new V8s employing direct injection.
M
Distronic $3150, Parktronic $760, Wood/leather steering wheel $540, Bi-Xenon Headlights $900, Multi-contour seats $790, DVD navigation $1650, Trailer hitch $500, CD Changer $440, Running Boards $500, Heated front seats $700, Keyless Go $1100, Roof rack $200, Cargo tray $160, Polished side step bars $830, Rear seat entertainment system $1595, iPod Interface $365 and Chrome Grill Guard $830.
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Originally Posted by Tahoe Shark
I just ordered a 2006 ML 500. I'd rather have an 07. Any idea when you can start ordering the 2007. Do you know when delivery is expected on the 2007 ML500.
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Originally Posted by PhilS
Here are the 17 individual options:
Distronic $3150, Parktronic $760, Wood/leather steering wheel $540, Bi-Xenon Headlights $900, Multi-contour seats $790, DVD navigation $1650, Trailer hitch $500, CD Changer $440, Running Boards $500, Heated front seats $700, Keyless Go $1100, Roof rack $200, Cargo tray $160, Polished side step bars $830, Rear seat entertainment system $1595, iPod Interface $365 and Chrome Grill Guard $830.
Phil
Distronic $3150, Parktronic $760, Wood/leather steering wheel $540, Bi-Xenon Headlights $900, Multi-contour seats $790, DVD navigation $1650, Trailer hitch $500, CD Changer $440, Running Boards $500, Heated front seats $700, Keyless Go $1100, Roof rack $200, Cargo tray $160, Polished side step bars $830, Rear seat entertainment system $1595, iPod Interface $365 and Chrome Grill Guard $830.
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I wish MB would clarify the engine situation with the ML. To have the ML500 continue production for one more year doesn't make sense.
Merc1 has the E550, SL550, CLK550 CLS550 etc. been confirmed?
When is the NY motor show? I really hope they announce an ML550 or ML450.
Merc1 has the E550, SL550, CLK550 CLS550 etc. been confirmed?
When is the NY motor show? I really hope they announce an ML550 or ML450.
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I wish MB would clarify the engine situation with the ML. To have the ML500 continue production for one more year doesn't make sense.
Merc1 has the E550, SL550, CLK550 CLS550 etc. been confirmed?
When is the NY motor show? I really hope they announce an ML550 or ML450.
Merc1 has the E550, SL550, CLK550 CLS550 etc. been confirmed?
When is the NY motor show? I really hope they announce an ML550 or ML450.
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Since the 2007 order guide lists only the ML500, I doubt that they will introduce a ML550 at the NY Auto Show. This is the guide the dealers use to place their initial orders of 2007 cars. Also, customers will order from this guide. It doesn't show the 2007 ML500 as showing up until July/August of this year. I would think the ML550 (if it ever exists) won't show up as a 2007 model.
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That is really perplexing. I can't see Mercedes selling the ancient V8 in the ML500 for another year. Oh well I guess we'll know in a few weeks.
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