hey all. just traded my 09 c300 for a 09 ml350 4matic. so far loving the trade and the extra room. looking forward to learning as much as i can about the car.

any secrets i should know about this that i may not coming from a c300?

 

I have an 09 with every option except air suspension. This is my second ML as I had an 06. I love this vehicle. It handles very well for a vehicle of its weight and size. I average about 21-22mpg city and 25 highway. No problems to date and I just turned 46K. I do not know if other owners have experienced issues with the wires breaking on the folding mirries causing the turn signal indicator lights to stop working. Left sie fixed under warranty and I am getting the right side fixed next week as these wires have also broke. No other problems to date. Being this is a 4matic you may wear out your tires quicker. I am on my 3rd set. I live in Upstate NY and other than this past winter, which was very mild to say the least, I run all seasons year round. Have Pirelli Scorpions currently and hate them. Not impressed with MB navigation but I did not buy it for that. I think you will be impressed with the turning radius. No one can believe how easy it is to turn this vehicle around and pull into a parking space without having to backup several times.

Good luck.

Mark

 

wish i found one fully loaded but most here came with p1. this one has the extra heated seats which i missed on my 07 c230 when i traded it for a 09 c300. also hard to find one with the lighting package which i also miss on my c230. i would of liked the power folding mirrors cause people here can't drive and park for ****. the car came with the pirelli scorpions and i don't expect these to last long any way. planning on getting the conti dws tires. heard great reviews on them. i love the turning radius on mercedes cars. out turns all cars i have drove before.

 

I can't think of any secrets off hand. On occasion I will browse the owners manuel and discover something new. Lease is up in May 2013 and will more than likely be buying the car. Eventually want a CLS. Will drive the ML in winter and for our frequent trips to Lowe's, Home Depot and local garden centers. Love how much stuff will fit in this vehicle especially with the rear seats folded down

 

i haven't had the chance to look through the book yet. i think i might bring it with me on the trip and read it at the hotel as i'm only home on the weekends. haven't had the chance to take advantage of the full cargo space yet but looking forward to it as i don't have to call friends for help to haul big stuff.

one question. sirius expired on my car and wondering if i should reactivate it for the traffic and the occasional satellite radio. do you think its worth it?

 

I have Sirius XM in all my cars. I'm constantly channel surfing beause I don't care for their milk toast, all things to all people programming. If you like background elevator music then by all means renew your subscription. You can take my place-

 

I just put my new light weight wheels on Saturday and I have the Conti DWS and so far the complete package is out standing, far better than I had imagined

 

I do not think Sirius is worth it and I am not familiar with Sirius traffic updates and I believe there is an additional fee in addition to the yearly subscription. I will not be renewing my subscription. I listen to a lot of NPR which many shows are available via podcast. In addition I have a fair amount of music on my Itouch.