M-Class (W164) Produced 2006-2011: ML280CDI, ML320CDI, ML420CDI, ML350, ML500, ML550

One year and 18,000+ miles

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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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Today marks the official one year anniversary of the purchase of our '06 ML350. We crossed the 18K mile mark a few weeks back and we're just as happy as day one.As the previous owners of a W163 this vehicle is nothing compared the old model.

My only complaint is the jerky tranny but I'm plan to have this addressed again at the next service visit. Would I buy it again? Yep, absolutely. Looking forwarded to getting a GL CDI early next year too.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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There is a ne DTB on the tranny. I never bothered trying it since none of the others worked. You may want to try, since you seem to like it even with the hitch.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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ML 350-Black=Sold. New 08 C300 4Matic, Black/Black, P1, Ipod, Auto7speed, 10/10 hit 100,000 miles
I have 16,000+ miles in 6 months and the only issue I had was the replacement of the rear hatch auto closing mechanism. I really like this ML! Smooth as silk and easy to drive. i used my daughters Land Rover last week and felt that I had to wrestle it when driving.....
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What is "ne DTB"?
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Originally Posted by AutoSaurus
Today marks the official one year anniversary of the purchase of our '06 ML350. We crossed the 18K mile mark a few weeks back and we're just as happy as day one.As the previous owners of a W163 this vehicle is nothing compared the old model.

My only complaint is the jerky tranny but I'm plan to have this addressed again at the next service visit. Would I buy it again? Yep, absolutely. Looking forwarded to getting a GL CDI early next year too.

+1 have around 22.000 km on my ML350 very happy! Also had bunch of older models 98 ml320,00 ml430, 02 ml55, and this model is waaaaaaaaay better in handling and braking. Looking forward to get ml63!
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