I can count on one hand how many ML63's I've seen but I could not tell you how many ML's, has to be in the high hundreds! (Always with the suspension on full height and in most cases driven by women).

The first ML63 I've seen on the road was a black one with PA license plates, traveling west on Rt. 78 in NJ, last Thursday (3/22) evening around 8:00 p.m. I was driving my '04 E55 and approached from behind, followed, passed, slowed down, etc.... gave the thumbs up signal, but alas the driver was not in a "playful" mood. It was early evening, dark with the usual post rush-hour traffic so there was not much room to safely have some fun. It was nice to see an ML63 on the road finally...

For me, part of the appeal of the ML63 is the fact that it is and will most likely continue to be a very low production vehicle. I appreciate the novelty, the rarity and resulting exclusiveness of the vehicle. I, (and the rest of you), understand that the vast majority of purchasers of a ML63 know what they want and are getting. It is nice not to see them all over the place. I enjoy driving a car/SUV that is not so commonly seen. I guess it is part of a maverick personality trait. So when I do see another ML63 it is a delightful and pleasant surprise, letting both of us drivers signal our acknowledgement of each other, demonstating mutual respect and camaraderie.

Note: My M-B Dealer is now telling me that my new ML63 may be ready by the end of June instead of mid-July. Stay tuned for photos once I get it.

AVB-AMG

Saw another one (black) this past week heading the opposite direction on a busy local street. Otherwise, the only other one I have seen is at a local MB dealership and is (or was) for sale.