I have a 99 ML320, as does my girl friend. Both cars have performed well; but had the same relatively minor problems of the MAF and window switch unit in one case. Any car has weaknesses; the MB is no exception. However, the prices the Mercedes garages charge to fix things is exorbitant in most cases. Fortunately, with our owner's group on line, places to get new parts cheaper and a little self maintenance and repair -- the cost of operation is not any greater than other cars .... I would recommend the ML to anyone, if they don't mind the initial cost. They are really a good buy coming off a lease; have been taken care of and most of the problems have been handled under warranty already.... just a thought to cut the cost and have a solid vehicle to start off with ?! I also have a 95 Corvette with 27K, like new -- and just bought an older (76) 450 SEL that I think will be a lot of fun. Obviously, I like cars and particularly like Mercedes.

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Ben Harrison Carter
1999 Mercedes ML320 87K
1992 Mercedes 300CE 89K
1995 Corvette 29K -- Sold Dec 09
1989 Mercedes 420SEL 99K -- (Sold 4/08)
1968 Mercedes 230S (106K) (Sold 9/06))
1976 Mercedes 450SEL 130K (Just sold - 06)
1961 Mercedes 220Sb (sold years ago)