Picked up my US-Spec ML320 CDI
10-24-2006, 01:00 PM
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This is the most patriotic SUV on the market if I am not mistaken. American made, and it helps to reduce the dependecy on foreign oil.
Does MBUSA say that you can or cannot use Biodiesel?
What type of mileage on the hwy and city are you seeing?
This is the most patriotic SUV on the market if I am not mistaken. American made, and it helps to reduce the dependecy on foreign oil.
Does MBUSA say that you can or cannot use Biodiesel?
What type of mileage on the hwy and city are you seeing?
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10-24-2006, 01:29 PM
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10-24-2006, 08:05 PM
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We picked up my wife's ML320 CDI today. It is black on black, with PO2, leather, heated seats, parktronic, lighting, and trailer hitch. Looking forward to reporting on it in a couple of days, including the mileage. Last weekend's Post had an article by their automotive writer stating that he got 31 MPGs. It probably won't be available online for long.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...102000835.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...102000835.html
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11-02-2006, 04:41 PM
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11-03-2006, 02:13 PM
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You'll have to wait until 2008 and maybe you'll get it :-)
Supposedly, 50 states will be able to get the new deer pee (aka, BlueTec) CDI. The question is which 2 states won't? I know Kalifornia will be one because they've also been ****-retentive about what they think is "green". The only question is who else is that absurd. My guess is either the PRofMA or NJ....
Supposedly, 50 states will be able to get the new deer pee (aka, BlueTec) CDI. The question is which 2 states won't? I know Kalifornia will be one because they've also been ****-retentive about what they think is "green". The only question is who else is that absurd. My guess is either the PRofMA or NJ....
11-03-2006, 02:46 PM
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This is a kenyee programming error. I corrected him already once, years ago. 
From the M-Class Mailing list:
On 07/31/2002 06:08:47 PM, wolfgang wrote:
> marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA . Mercedes hopes to gain certification
> for its diesel in 50 states, he said.
So who are the unlucky 2 states? CA and MA? :-P
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On 07/31/2002 06:08:47 PM, wolfgang wrote:
> marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA . Mercedes hopes to gain certification
> for its diesel in 50 states, he said.
So who are the unlucky 2 states? CA and MA? :-P
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11-03-2006, 11:39 PM
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11-07-2006, 12:24 PM
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We finally picked up our ML320 CDI from the dealer. Pics to follow. We bought it to replace our '04 VW Touareg. Touareg just had too many niggling problems, not the least of which was a horrendous A/C, so we decided to go ahead and swap out for something different.
We ordered with Premium 3, AMG Package, Parktronic (MBUSA website says its not available with AMG, but ours is equipped with both), Rear-seat entertainment (Not as nice as I had hoped, but I have had issues with aftermarket installs...), heated seats and some other small stuff I can't remember.
I haven't romped on it (going to follow recommended break-in), but the torque advantage over other SUV's is clearly apparent.
Pics to follow shortly.
We ordered with Premium 3, AMG Package, Parktronic (MBUSA website says its not available with AMG, but ours is equipped with both), Rear-seat entertainment (Not as nice as I had hoped, but I have had issues with aftermarket installs...), heated seats and some other small stuff I can't remember.
I haven't romped on it (going to follow recommended break-in), but the torque advantage over other SUV's is clearly apparent.
Pics to follow shortly.
Good choice. I am exactly in the same position - have a Touareg 2004 - and want to get the ML320 CDI. Did the Mercedes dealer took your Touareg as part of the deal? If yes, would you mind giving me an idea how much they valued it?
By the way, lousy experience with the Touareg and also VW of America... Don't want to have anything to do with these guys ever again!
Thanks
Miguel
11-07-2006, 02:18 PM
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Hi Medeci78,
Good choice. I am exactly in the same position - have a Touareg 2004 - and want to get the ML320 CDI. Did the Mercedes dealer took your Touareg as part of the deal? If yes, would you mind giving me an idea how much they valued it?
By the way, lousy experience with the Touareg and also VW of America... Don't want to have anything to do with these guys ever again!
Thanks
Miguel
Good choice. I am exactly in the same position - have a Touareg 2004 - and want to get the ML320 CDI. Did the Mercedes dealer took your Touareg as part of the deal? If yes, would you mind giving me an idea how much they valued it?
By the way, lousy experience with the Touareg and also VW of America... Don't want to have anything to do with these guys ever again!
Thanks
Miguel
The ML is a much better vehicle overall. It doesn't have the outright acceleration the Touareg had, but it has better torque that gives a more relaxed response, unlike the T-Reg where you have to rev it higher and deal with the terrible drive-by-wire hesitation/jerkiness.
11-16-2006, 03:19 PM
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I'm in Germany right now, and quite a few of the ML's I've seen have the 4Matic badging. I guess its not just a USA thing.
11-18-2006, 05:59 PM
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All the new model year MLs have ML320 CDI badge on the left and 4MATIC badge on the right. It is hard to understand why MB decided to change the badging because it looks very very crowded on the back. It also does not make sense as all MLs are 4MATIC, so there nothing to differentiate 
11-19-2006, 02:21 AM
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Question about the ML320 CDI
I've heard that MB was going to offer the ML320 CDI with a "two-speed transfer case as part of an off-road package that also includes locks for the center and rear differentials."
Is this available now? If not, anyone know when it will be?
Thanks!
I've heard that MB was going to offer the ML320 CDI with a "two-speed transfer case as part of an off-road package that also includes locks for the center and rear differentials."
Is this available now? If not, anyone know when it will be?
Thanks!
11-19-2006, 06:13 AM
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