Anyone recommend these ML's
 

If so, what year and do you prefer the 430 to the 320? I have seen quite a few available at various prices. Early ones seem to have more issues. Any happy owners?

Uhhh, you want to narrow that down a bit? There are over 10 years of these. I have had both the old and new generation, and liked them both. My old generation was a 430 and had very few problems. My new one is a 350 (same power as the old 430 v-8)

What do you want to use it for? Old one was built like a truck, but rode like a truck. New one rides much better, but does not feel as "tough".

99 ML320 -- very good car
 

My 99 ML320 has about 80K on it now and is a super car for general driving and bad weather driving. I have had only minimal and normal maintenance so far, including the MAF sensor, window switch module, wipers, brakes and other basic small items.

I would highly recommend this car to anyone; there are over a million owners of ML units, most of whom seem to like the cars very much. It is not a soft, American car ride -- but it is a good solid car on all types of road and very smooth on a good road.

This has been my good experience with the ML. Ben Carter

The ML320 from 2000 is a somewhat reliable truck!

Opt for the ML430 if you plan to tow.

No matter what have the truck inspected BEFORE purchase by a technician with MB experience!