Gilly: Thanks for the quick relpy. I'll keep an eye on it, and if it gets any worse I'll return it to the dealer. I plan on moving up to a 2005 ML500 next spring as I've had very little trouble with this one. I also have a home in Montana (America's Autobahn) and I find the power and handling on Montana's mountain twisted roads to be outstanding. You don't really need the brakes for the corners or hills as you might other makes of SUV's. Once you really learn how to drive these vehicles they are a great pleasure! Thanks again

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