S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old 05-13-2011, 04:45 PM
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so what do you guys think

so i found ML350 for sale beautiful ice blue black interior there isnt much going on in the ML forum so im asking here if any drove one/have one and any problems it has?
2006 ML350 with 55k miles, or 89k KM
so any suggestions or comments would be nice

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why wouldn't you?
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those things suck, get a real benz.
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I do have a s430 I'm looking for an suv
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smooth ride, feels powerful, i just hate the shifter on the steering wheell
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Very smooth ride agree I also hate the shifter but I think its something you get used to it
But anybody heard of any common problems? Like airmatic in the s500 or the water drain you know something like that I know I'm asking in the wrong section but it wouldn't hurt to hear your opinion guys
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the MLs have always been some of the most unreliable and poorest built MBs out there.

The new models are better, but I just don't think its up to the standards set by MBs sedans.

If that doesn't phase you, its a capable vehicle, but I'd rather have an X5 in that range.
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those things suck, get a real benz.
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It's made in Alabama.
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Personally i don't like the looks.
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so today i got all the service history for the car and 27 services some been done twice!!!
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so today i got all the service history for the car and 27 services some been done twice!!!
27 services during 87.000 kms ?? Was there any time to drive this unit ??
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thats what i was thinking, but then since they fixed almost 90% of the problems now the car shouldnt have any problems?? or no
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I had a 2006 ML350 for about a year. Don't do it to yourself buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee & save $$$
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Ask the ML folks why is this in the W220 S-Class section? lol..
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i got more replies here than at the ML section !! loool
plus i just needed opinions and a diff point of view because clearly i just wanted an ML so bad that i was willing to look past these problems.. but im glad i didnt buy it, and found Lexus rx350 today.
plus i've been dealing with the w220 forum for a while and i do trust the folks opinion and their point of view (even tho the decision at the end is mine but all these comments made me realize it snot worth buying it )

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The feel of the leather turned me off..
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The ML350 drives like a couch with four wheels. Leather feels like rubber.

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