The ML is a great car, highly recommended to any DIYer because it is easy to maintain and out performs many other vehicles in its class. The only problem is that you will get the occasional problems new or old... But it is beautifully designed as let me give you an example. It will take you 25 mins to change an HVAC filter on a Honda whereas it will take you only 3-5 mins to change it on the ML. I suggest you buy the 2002 ML500 Bi-Xenons and install them into your ML if you find the headlights to be not bright. Believe me, I installed them on my vehicle and the vision is at least 6x brighter than before! If you need help on the installation, I can provide you with the harness that makes it possible. The cost for the bi-xenons is not cheap, but definitely worth every penny in my opinion. After that, than your 12 points will be all positive ones =))