Justin, I'm the original owner of a 98 ml320, now with 128,200 miles. I too have found it to be a wonderful, reliable car once the known issues were taken care of. BTW, do you have to add any oil between oil changes? Lately I've had to add one quart every 2,500 miles.

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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)