Hi , I am new to the forum and am looking at a ml320 with 79000 miles, one owner and well maintained. The car inside and out ( cosmetically iit is excellent). The truck drives fine and the engine burns no oil. All service was done at the local MB dealer. ( synthetics all around ) Though i would drain all fluids and add Amsoil diff, motor and atf oil. the transfer case is original and doesnt leak same as trans and diff. Owner wants $9000 for it. I know the first model years had problems, but i figure the warranty period addressed most of them. I am getting the service records soon.


I work on my other cars ( BMW 325i e36 and 320i e21) in terms of brakes, rotors, radiator, h20 pump etc, a fact that would help with maintenace costs.

I have nvr replaced a diff or transfer case myself BTW Dont plan to, either.

So what do you guys think? have been lurking here for a while and decided to make the plunge . A 460 would be nice but parts are exorbitant even for MB

Thanks
nik