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Originally Posted by goldenbear
It seems that negative comments are all you ever see on this forum, so I thought I'd post something positive for the guests and members to see.
We're coming up on one year of ownership with the ML500 and my wife and I LOVE the truck. A couple minor issues, but nothing about which I would gripe. The truck has been extremely enjoyable, and I look forward to opportunities when I can drive it (wive's DD). My experience purchasing the vehicle was extremely positive, and my ongoing relationship with the service folks has been outstanding. I consider it VERY important to cultivate positive relationships with your service manager.
Looking forward to many more years of driving pleasure with this vehicle. (I'll be taking it for its maiden trip to snow in Lake Tahoe at the end of the month and I can't wait!!)
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Most of the owners who complain have older model ML 1998- 2000. I think the reliability on the ML improved from 2000 models up. and quality and finish improved on the 2002 and up models
I have owned a 98 ML320 which I hated.... but by the time I upgraded the dealer fixed all the mechanical defects... but still hated the finish and small stuff breaking..... I repaced the 98 ML320 with a 2000 ML430 which I love to drive reliability and finish improved... I had to change the fuel pump and filter that was the only major failure to date... "KNOCK ON WOOD". In 2002 we added a ML320 Sport edition.. and we have not had any major problems from it... There was the fuel gauge problem but the dealer fixed that.... Over all I am quite happy with the ML.. It is a very capable suv... It also out performs most others I think. I will be upgrading my ML430 with the W164 a year or so after it is released.
Cheers.