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Old 10-06-2019, 04:41 PM
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Question Newbie to SUV seeks Advice ASAP!

Hello Everyone!

Ive had a CLK 320 for 13 years and then a E350 Cab for 3... then quickly sold it to buy a pos Infiniti suv when I found out I was pregnant. To say I hate it is an understatement! Long story short, I refuse to put one more dollar into that thing! Found a 2014 ML 350 BlueTEC 4Matic. Price, mileage, one-owner, accident clear, good condition....just know NOTHING about diesel. I’m a teacher with a toddler so I need the space and durability now. No more being cute with the wind in my hair for a few more years!

Pros and cons of diesel....
(Things that would steer me in the right direction in buying this OR hold out for a gasoline version)
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Avoid the Bluetec powertrain.

Hold out for a gasoline version.

Search this site, particularly in the "Diesel" forum. Reliability of the emissions equipment is poor. There are a small number of owners who report few or no problems. Many owners report multiple, expensive, problems.
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Do u have emission test at where u live? If not, take out the bluetec system will make the diesel to very reliable suv
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You have a family. A family hauler should be reliable and easy to live with. Fina a 2015 ML350 4Matic. Gas version, no airmatic. You will thank me later
My wife is a teacher and she drives the 2015 ML. We have no kids. However, it is still a great family/friend hauler car.
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second the avoid a diesel and go for the gas version...
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