ML55 Purchase help ...
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ML55 Purchase help ...
All,
Please help. We (wife and I) are looking to purchase an ML this weekend, however, the 2002+ (re-designs) are too expensive and the ML320, ML430 of the earlier years are unstable on corners. Also, I have encountered quite a lot of Web Comments on the reliablity of the earlier year models.
That being said, please give me your opinions on purchasing a CPO 2000 ML55 with 36,000 miles. I own an E55 AMG currently and have dealt with Mercedes Dealership quite a lot in the past. What is your honest take on the 2000 ML55. Lemon or driving pleasure?
Double-A
E55 AMG
Please help. We (wife and I) are looking to purchase an ML this weekend, however, the 2002+ (re-designs) are too expensive and the ML320, ML430 of the earlier years are unstable on corners. Also, I have encountered quite a lot of Web Comments on the reliablity of the earlier year models.
That being said, please give me your opinions on purchasing a CPO 2000 ML55 with 36,000 miles. I own an E55 AMG currently and have dealt with Mercedes Dealership quite a lot in the past. What is your honest take on the 2000 ML55. Lemon or driving pleasure?
Double-A
E55 AMG
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i had a 2001 ml55 for a a little over a year and put 20,000 miles on it,awesome straight line accelleration, horrible handling.also pre 2002 models didn't have auto close function on windows and sunroof ,annoying when you're used to having it especially in a 70,000 dollar vehicle traded it for 2003 x5 4.6,superior vehicle, one of the best ever owned.
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Originally Posted by rbc55
i had a 2001 ml55 for a a little over a year and put 20,000 miles on it,awesome straight line accelleration, horrible handling.also pre 2002 models didn't have auto close function on windows and sunroof ,annoying when you're used to having it especially in a 70,000 dollar vehicle traded it for 2003 x5 4.6,superior vehicle, one of the best ever owned.
Rbc - The 4.6is from 01 is around 44-47 grand.. They are really expensive. An X5 is also MUCH smaller on the inside, feels cramped. I think the driving position in the ML is better than the X5.. The x5 is more car than suv.. while the ML is a rocket on wheels.
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the x5 4.6 wasn't made in 2001,not until 2002,maybe horrible was a bit harsh but compared to the x5 it was,also the 4.6is is a dead even race with the ml55 to100mph the 4.6 edges it out until the ml runs out of steam and stability at 130mph the 4.6 continues on effortlessly to 150.
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RBC,
Hate to say it but - YOUR RIGHT! I test drove an X5 4.4i yesterday. MB was not even close. Oh crap! did I just type that...
Hate to say it but - YOUR RIGHT! I test drove an X5 4.4i yesterday. MB was not even close. Oh crap! did I just type that...
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The ML 55 is better hands down over the x5 4.6 even the 4.8 .
You have to remember what suits the driver.
All the comprasion tests that they did against those cars the Mercedes came out on top!!!! In every category. The bmw my feel like a better handler but that’s only because of its two inch bigger rims. The numbers speak for themselves and as for the x5 being some how faster than a 55 that’s complete bull!!! it comes down to displacement -> 5.5 litre to 4.6 . Do your research before you go say something stupid you retard. These cars are SUVS remember people. SPORT UTILITY VECHILE. The ml has the ability go off road I doubt anyone in there right mind would go off roading with 20" or bigger wheels and low profile tires. UNLESS YOU’RE LIKE ME AND YOU HAVE CAYENNE TURBO IN YOUR GARAGE WITH AIR SUSPENSION THEN YOU CAN DO SOME ROCK CRAWLING. AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! LOVE IT!!!
I'll KILL ALL YOU ON ANY TERRIAN!!!!
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05' Cayenne Turbo 500 hp
You have to remember what suits the driver.
All the comprasion tests that they did against those cars the Mercedes came out on top!!!! In every category. The bmw my feel like a better handler but that’s only because of its two inch bigger rims. The numbers speak for themselves and as for the x5 being some how faster than a 55 that’s complete bull!!! it comes down to displacement -> 5.5 litre to 4.6 . Do your research before you go say something stupid you retard. These cars are SUVS remember people. SPORT UTILITY VECHILE. The ml has the ability go off road I doubt anyone in there right mind would go off roading with 20" or bigger wheels and low profile tires. UNLESS YOU’RE LIKE ME AND YOU HAVE CAYENNE TURBO IN YOUR GARAGE WITH AIR SUSPENSION THEN YOU CAN DO SOME ROCK CRAWLING. AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! LOVE IT!!!
I'll KILL ALL YOU ON ANY TERRIAN!!!!
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01' ML 55 AMG 420hp
05' Cayenne Turbo 500 hp
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2005 e55
i don't need to do research, i've owned both the ml55 and the x5 4.6,that gives me a little more insight into the comparison than someone who hasn't,as for your retard comments,you would sound a lot more credible if you learned to express yourself in a more mature and intelligent manner instead of throwing insults and trying to impose your beliefs as facts.
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Originally Posted by rbc55
the x5 4.6 wasn't made in 2001,not until 2002,maybe horrible was a bit harsh but compared to the x5 it was,also the 4.6is is a dead even race with the ml55 to100mph the 4.6 edges it out until the ml runs out of steam and stability at 130mph the 4.6 continues on effortlessly to 150.
