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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 11:00 PM
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ML63 which year to buy 2007 or 2010

I need an SUV to tow my jet ski plus using as a daily driver and looking at the ML63 2007 to 2011. There are a number of quality vehicles available but I just can't decide on the year to buy. I also have an SL55 and with these, I made the mistake of buying the 2003 model and as being one of the first models they had teething issues. My issue is I do not want to repeat the mistake I made with the SL55. Are there any issues with the earlier model ML63 06/07 compared to the 09/10/11 version?

I would really appreciate some help or advice regarding the models and which one to buy including any potential pro's and con's

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If you are looking at any car with the M156 engine, i'd get a 2011 MY just to be on the safe side, since the headbolts issue has been dealt with. Search for the M156 issues and you'll find many threads.
Good luck.
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If you are looking at any car with the M156 engine, i'd get a 2011 MY just to be on the safe side, since the headbolts issue has been dealt with. Search for the M156 issues and you'll find many threads.
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