ML12NYC

Hello All! New MB owner here and just picked up my 2012 ML350 4MATIC last night.
Leasing the Palladium Silver/Black MBTex.
Got a good deal on it and was able to take advantage of the Winter event and Fleet program.
Features:
S02
Running boards
Pano Sunroof
Lane tracking
Heated steering wheel
Also added the 30mo Maintenance and Tire/wheel+ package.

This is my first truck and European vehicle so definitely will need to get used to the added weight. I’m used to Jap cars...Infiniti/Lexus.

My take on it...pretty much what everyone else has said.


The new design of the truck is very nice however I wish I could have gotten the lighting package. It would have brought the truck up to par with its competition. I'm shocked that it was not a standard feature. However it wasn't a deal breaker and my current lease is ending very shortly.
The interior is beautiful especially with the ambient lighting and HK sound system. Drive like a luxury sedan! The interior makes up for the non HIDs.

I've found no problems at all so far. Cabin is whisper quiet with no air leaks. Highway driving is perfect but as people already stated in other threads…at low speeds the steering is too loose. Something to get used to.

The mirror lights (puddle lights) do not work. Will have the service center fix this problem.

So far I am very happy with the truck and am actually surprised that MB has caught up with the technology in the vehicle. I didn't expect my contacts from my iPhone to get copied over and also able to utilize multiple profiles.

Thanks to all of you on this forum. This forum has made my decision to go with MB a lot easier.

MD Boy

Nice truck, man. Congratulations.

Take some interior pic's when you get a chance =)

katiesdad7

I don't think the steering is loose at low speed its just real light. But I like that feature. Very easy to maneuver at low speeds.

ML12NYC

MD Boy: I'll post some pics of the interior tomorrow.

katiesdad7: I prefer to have a little more tightness but it's not bad.

z51vette

What are you paying? In the market too. I'm in NYC as well

ML12NYC

z51vette....I sent you a PM.

ML12NYC

Below are some pics of the interior. I used my iPhone camera so their not that good.

Sean76NYC

Yea I passed on Ray Catena...I'm In BKLYN NY...Ended up going to Rallye in Long Island...

However, Having some Issues with the Truck (Window Motor 3rd time) and they are going to replace the Truck because it's something I will just not stand for 30 months...Anyway I hear ya on the HID's...I changed the Bulbs to Phillips Bulbs from R&S Strauss, and they are not as Yellow at all, and are much brighter....I was extremely close to doing HID's (aftermarket) Big headaches...Also do you really dig the Ambient lighting? My dealer will get me a P2 truck if I'm willing to wait an extra 3 weeks or so...I think it's worth waiting since the HK System, Push to start, And that super cool Ambient lighting will take that bad taste out of my mouth for having to visit benz for a faulty window motor 3 times in a month.

ML12NYC

Sorry to hear about the issues you are having. I didn't notice the yellow lights until tonight. I definitely will change the bulbs. I'll wait on HIDs until the truck matures a bit. Don't want to create new problems.

The P2 package is definitely worth it to me. I personally like the ambient lighting and the HK sound system however it's your call.

If I were you I would demand a new truck. It cost too much money to have those issues.