I thought I'd NEVER say this but I'm almost glad that my 2000 ML320 got totalled, it was worlds apart from my newly acquired 2003 ML500 sport edition....This ML500 is practically flawless!!!....I am extremely happy with this vehicle!...I'm even shocked at the fuel economy, as I was psychologically prepared to be the owner of a gas guzzler, my ML500 is averaging just over 18 mpg!!!...The PERFORMANCE is matchless!...When you get on it there should be a dashlight that comes on and says "BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL THROUGH TIME AT LIGHT SPEED!"....I swear to you guys, I just put the gas pedal down about halfway and BAM!!!! driving fantasies become realities!!!..Thank God that I have a thin blue line sticker next to my rear license plate! LOL!....I have to admit, it's becoming addictive...This vehicle has so many bells and whistles that I don't think I've even used them all yet...Rain sensing automatic windshield wipers, sportier bumpers with fender flares, power rear quarter windows, these really cool linear actuator type things that lift out of your front bumper about 6 inches and clean your headlights before retracting back into the bumper (This is my personal favorite compulsion, I've been through 4 gallons of washer fluid already and have the cleanest headlights on the eastern seaboard, and I don't rule out the need for psychological therapy to stop using them so much!)...the Parktronic is awesome, as well as the NAV system and XENON headlamps!!

ALL OF THIS IS TO SAY, that after having incredible disappointments with Mercedes Benz quality with my 1997 E320 and my 2000 ML320, I am here to tell you gentlemen that Mercedes Benz has redeemed themselves in spades with the ML500. Any of you ML fans that have other models that you are less than impressed with should consider trading them off for an ML500! My wife, who drives a mint 1995 E320 wagon and my 300SDL, is already trying to screw me out of this vehicle, literally! :-)....and we all know that it's their duty to insure that we are only so happy, right?...So, yet another confirmation on this vehicle's quality and prowess! LOL!

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Currently Driving
2006 E320 CDI
1999 E300 Turbo Diesl
2002 ML500
1995 E320 Station Wagon


MBs I've owned
1997 E320 Assassinated by Pine Tree
1987 300E Wife Killed Engine
1981 300D Stretch Limo Total Loss
1970 250 Coupe 212,000 mi.
1974 450sel 184,000 mi.
1974 240D 377,000 mi.
1977 300D 204, 000 mi.
1979 280se God Only Knows!
1983 240D 130,000 mi.
1972 220D 280,000 mi.
1983 300SD 244,000 mi.