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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Thinking about a New ML 550

My 04 Cayenne TT is going back to Porsche in the next two weeks at the end of it's lease after 4 years of misery. [good riddance] and I'm thinking of a new ML 550 as a replacement. I' ve always had Lexus, Porsche, Jags etc, but for the first time I'm contemplating the Mercedes. Can't quite swing the AMG at this time but what should I look for in the way of options, and what should I stay away from. I usually get a fairly loaded vehicle, but only drive it less than 10k per year.

Thoughts and comments, and suggestions are welcome Left-Over 08, or Order an 09? No particular hurry.

This is my first post on this forum, but a regular on F-Chat and 6 speed.
I've attached some "eye candy" of my other daily driver just to keep the reading interesting.

Thanks in advance,

Bob
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Wait for the 09, they're close and have some nice improvements.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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i dont know if the 09's are facelifted but the 09's in mexico are
http://www2.mercedes-benz.com.mx/con...html#chapter=1
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Off t the dealer this morning, Thanks for the heads up on the 09's Fact finding mission now underway.

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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Think I'll wai for an 09

Two tone interior, Face Lift, Lights, keyless entry, and LED Tails.

Worth the extra couple of months.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Fleetrates.com ?

Anybody try these guys on a new car purchase/lease?
http://fleetrates.com/intro.htm


Thier pricing seems much better than the local dealers.
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