PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Keep the 99 or is it time to buy a new ML320 (or used ML55)?

G-Benz · #7 01-09-2002, 12:47 PM

"Fit and finish" wasn't an issue, since my first MB purchase was the ML. A big step up from the Honda Passport, so I couldn't gripe about the interior. I have seen the difference when I looked at the new models, but it's not enough to entice me.

Auto-control windows are cool, but my daughter plays with the power windows too much, so it's best not to have them in the rear!

I'm plenty happy with the climate control (more heat than I ever need down here), and the A/C is better in this vehicle than any of my other MBs.

My 99 gets around fine in the highway where I use it most, and I don't tow anything so power is ample for me.

Ironically, I came home with a 99 "skyview" model, and both my wife and daughter hated it! So I took it back and they found a similar ML and painted the bumpers body color as a $$$ allowance for the step down. It came with stainless brush guards and side steps, and I added the chrome wheel package to complete the deal.

That leaves the sound system as the only desire to trade for a new model...not much incentive there...cheaper to keep it and spend the one-time $$$ to get a superior aftermarket media system installed.