2006 ML 500 drive

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I happened to stop by the Dealer in Birmingham Thursday. The ML Plant is just a few miles to the west. They had just brought back a 2006 ML 500 for them to put some miles on. Many are running around here. A big effort to identify any problems. This was loaded as all launch un its will be. Very nice to drive and fit and finish very good. Had keyless start, well you puch a button with a card in a slot. Gearshift on column is a touch up for reverse, touch down for drive. Can't say I would buy this feature if it was an option. More room in rear seating, easy to fold down seats. Rear storage was a disappointment as the sides curve down and floor space width wise is less than before. Spare tire under rear surface in rear with an area for the owners manual-strange. Overall very nice but my 2002 E320 4-matic has more useable room and with rear flip up seats can haul 7. I think they will sell many of these units. Will be some good deals on the old stlye as many owners will be trading, which they are bracing for. This was silver exterior. Looked good in person. Will be at dealers in a month. They said when the model year changes the diesel will be available.