Third row child seats availability
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Third row child seats availability
Does anybody know if the new w164 ML have an alternative to add the third row optional child seats? I am refering to the option available to the late W163 model. I am planning to change my e55 for an suv and would prefer an ML instead of a GL since I only will need the third row once in a while.
Any constructive info will be appreciated, like part # or webpage.
Thanks in advance,
Alberto
Any constructive info will be appreciated, like part # or webpage.
Thanks in advance,
Alberto
Last edited by titolugo; Oct 18, 2008 at 12:53 PM.
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I dont think that in this model year there are plans for any third row seats. I dont imagine that will change in the future as they dont market the ML to that type of customer since they already have vehicles to fit that requirement.
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No I do not believe they will ever be offered in the W164. The W164 does not have a foot well for the third row as the W163 had. As far as availability in the W163, the 3rd row was an option from the first year; 1998. Its my contention that any SUV the size of the W163 or W164 does not have enough room to make the 3rd row seats usable even for children.
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Thanks everyone,
I came from the MB dealer and test drived the 2009 bluetec GL (dealer's demo) and most likely will buy it despite the low trade -in value offered for my 2003 E55. I didn't know that bmw already had available the diesels since they do not appear on their website but I will take a look and compare. But I have heard that the ride on the x5 is rough.
I came from the MB dealer and test drived the 2009 bluetec GL (dealer's demo) and most likely will buy it despite the low trade -in value offered for my 2003 E55. I didn't know that bmw already had available the diesels since they do not appear on their website but I will take a look and compare. But I have heard that the ride on the x5 is rough.
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titolugo,
I went from an X5 (first gen) to the ML. I wouldn't call the X5 drive rough, but it definitely feels heavier than the ML. The X5 is more of a "sport" drive, the ML is more luxurious, like a Range Rover.
Looking forward to your thoughts on how the two compare.
Jose
I went from an X5 (first gen) to the ML. I wouldn't call the X5 drive rough, but it definitely feels heavier than the ML. The X5 is more of a "sport" drive, the ML is more luxurious, like a Range Rover.
Looking forward to your thoughts on how the two compare.
Jose
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Thanks everyone,
I came from the MB dealer and test drived the 2009 bluetec GL (dealer's demo) and most likely will buy it despite the low trade -in value offered for my 2003 E55. I didn't know that bmw already had available the diesels since they do not appear on their website but I will take a look and compare. But I have heard that the ride on the x5 is rough.
I came from the MB dealer and test drived the 2009 bluetec GL (dealer's demo) and most likely will buy it despite the low trade -in value offered for my 2003 E55. I didn't know that bmw already had available the diesels since they do not appear on their website but I will take a look and compare. But I have heard that the ride on the x5 is rough.
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Sexybeest,
What do you mean by "but soon" ?
Do you have any info that it will be produced?
If so please direct me to the info since I am near closing a deal for a 2009 GL bluetec. It would save me a lot of $'s if I buy the ML.
Thanks again,
Tito
What do you mean by "but soon" ?
Do you have any info that it will be produced?
If so please direct me to the info since I am near closing a deal for a 2009 GL bluetec. It would save me a lot of $'s if I buy the ML.
Thanks again,
Tito
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i have read it and i have a few friends in the sales and they say it's coming, just don't know when, probably march-april i would say but don't hold me too it. sorry i don't have better info titolugo....
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