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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Looking into 08-09 ML550 and ML63

for wife. Any feedback or thoughts on the two? My wife's X5 lease is about to be up. THinking of getting my buddies 2008 4.8 X5 with 10k miles for 48k, but love my 2008 e63 and will look at the ML also. I have perused autotrader and cars.com for the above. ANybody have one for sale or have any advice about these trucks? Thanks alot
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Vath ML63 Brabus C63 SL63 CLK63BS C63BS
I love my ML63 even though i have the 06-08 model. Its a comfortable ride even with 20"s and sounds great. I have nad no mechanical issues after 27,000kms. Only drama has been a sunroof buitton that you need to hit twice and some engine pinging that was fixed by the dealer.

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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Maverick1975
I love my ML63 even though i have the 06-08 model. Its a comfortable ride even with 20"s and sounds great. I have nad no mechanical issues after 27,000kms. Only drama has been a sunroof buitton that you need to hit twice and some engine pinging that was fixed by the dealer.

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2008 ml63 with 26k miles for 50,500. Good deal?
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 06:20 AM
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08 C63, 07 ML63, 92 500E, 70 300SEL 6.3, 63 220 SEB Conv. Sold 02 G500, 97 E50,92 C280,71 280SE 4.5
My bro inlaw had a cayenne turbo then a new gen X5 I had the opportunity to use both for a few weeks I think the ML 63 is better, more power better ride IMHO
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Got the wife another x5. 2007 4.8 loaded CPO with 20" y-spoke. Thx guys. Still a German household!
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 03:27 AM
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08 C63, 07 ML63, 92 500E, 70 300SEL 6.3, 63 220 SEB Conv. Sold 02 G500, 97 E50,92 C280,71 280SE 4.5
Congrats man must be a beast, enjoy
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Congrats man must be a beast, enjoy
thx! ALot faster than the 3.0 x5. Not an ML63, but must get the wifey what she likes. It is nice having 2 different brands. Different experience and ride when I drive both
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Maverick1975
I love my ML63 even though i have the 06-08 model. Its a comfortable ride even with 20"s and sounds great. I have nad no mechanical issues after 27,000kms. Only drama has been a sunroof buitton that you need to hit twice and some engine pinging that was fixed by the dealer.

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ok guys. Unhappy with x5. Going to be in the market for a ml63 again. Anyone looking to sell??
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ok guys. Unhappy with x5. Going to be in the market for a ml63 again. Anyone looking to sell??
Lulz, already?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Lulz, already?

haha Yep. Should have gotten the ml63
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