Jim W.

I too, am extremely happy with my ML. There is no doubt that the ML's have had their share of problems. Fortunately there are a number of owners that are more than satisfied with their ML's. It is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Hope to keep it for many more years.

One thing about major maintainence on Mercedes...its expensive!

Take the money you would have spent on the extended warranty and put it away for when that moment arrives. My engine is as strong as it was when new and burns no oil with close to 250,000 miles. Although I have had the transmission flushed and refilled twice since new, it will probably be my big ticket item in the next year or two.

Here's to those of us who are obsessed with preserving and enjoying our ML's..

P.S........just for fun, find a nice USFS road and use your low-range to get to the top of a mountain and back down. Just as you stated about pulling a trailer, the ML really is a strong, versatile performer !!