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2008 ML550 BUYING ADVICE

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Old 12-05-2020 | 02:48 PM
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2008 ML550 BUYING ADVICE

Looking for some advice regarding this ML550.
Price inludes all fees, taxes and license.

Good deal?

I am currently in a 2007 E350 and have not had a Mercedes SUV prior.

Carfax shows regular mIntenance at the dealership.

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...241850740.html
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Not a single reply, ....... pretty disappointing. The W211 forum for my current E-Class is WAY more responsive.

Checked the car out today, but it was not for me. I am **** and do not like many cosmetical issues, so I passed.

However, I will say that he power of the ML550 is amazing, and after driving it I am hooked.

I shall continue my search for the right one.
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I would focus on the following that are specific to this model

Front diff - can be a problem and expensive
Timing chain
brake light lenses and missing LEDs
water leakage in trunk and rear SAM
EIS and if its been replaced
Service history - trans fluid changes, diffs and transfer case.
At 140k you'd want to see a good service history
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Originally Posted by BlackML550
I would focus on the following that are specific to this model

Front diff - can be a problem and expensive
Timing chain
brake light lenses and missing LEDs
water leakage in trunk and rear SAM
EIS and if its been replaced
Service history - trans fluid changes, diffs and transfer case.
At 140k you'd want to see a good service history
Many thanks!
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