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You are right the new one is unibody, but the w163, does have the multilink rear suspension and the same 4ets system used in the sedans/wagons.
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The early ones were pretty bad, I had a "NEW" 99 and got to meet the entire service dpartment. A year later I traded it for a 01 E wagon, they almost lost the deal over the "lo ball" and nit picking it apart.
I heard the newer ones are better! |
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Take a look at a W210 Wagon...
Rides great..lots of room..Some problems as with any vehicle I Had a early 163ML..It was The WORST vehicle I have owned..and I have owned several cars/trucks..Lemon law the 163 Bought a 2000 W210 Wagon Still have it Since you had a W210 the wagon might work for you
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this is the kinda sight you get w/ the harmonic balancer :/ ![]() ![]()
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http://www.4x4abc.com/ML320/offroad.html No Unibody vehicle can be called a severe offroader I have GX470 guess what it has a rigid rear axle and is body on frame. You really made me laugh ![]()
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> LOL@ ML being for severe off road use
Yeah, it could never win the Dakar run. Twice. > No Unibody vehicle can be called a severe offroader And this has what to do with the W163? You really have no idea what you are writing about, do you? |
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The ML uses the same 4ETS system that many 4matic cars use. Please show me where the ML won the dakar rally? I don't see it listed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar_rally
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190k on a ML? I would stay away
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Well guys, I did it!!!!
Just purchased a 2000 ML320 with 97,000 miles in literally mint condition...
The guy was asking $7,800.00 and I got it for $6,900.00 cash!! Here are pictures of it, thanks all for all of the great advice...Had you guys not told me about the 1997-1998 ML320 problems, I probably would have purchased one!!1 A MILLION THANKS, I SWEAR IT!!!! I'm VERY pleased with this purchase and for a truck it floats down the road, almost effortlessly! :-) It did not have an owners manual and there are a few buttons that I am unsure of, anyone know if there are any online service manuals? Man, I am just so friggin happy! :-)
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Congratulations! I know you will be happy with it, I sure like my 2001 ML320! They do ride very comfortably for a truck, both in the front and rear seats, and the "amenities" are very nice indeed. You need an owners manual, and I'll bet you can get one on Ebay if you watch for a few weeks. There are a few things that the owner's manual is needed for.
I just finished installing the phone adapter in my 2001, a bluetooth version, and I really like it, as I use the phone on the job a lot, and all you have to do is get in the ML and the bluetooth syncs right up to the phone, then you can talk normally and hear the caller on the radio speakers (the radio mutes automatically) plus you can dial the number using the radio buttons. With my PPC-6800 I cannot download the phone directory, but I can use it from the phone if needed. Next addition will be the voice control, which will allow me to dial numbers by voice, and control some radio functions by voice also. The phone was just a plug the cable in sort of addition, but I have to build the harness for the voice control unit, as it wasn't an option in 2001. Good luck with the new purchase, let us know how it does with mileage after a few hundred miles are accrued. ![]()
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Ok, here we go.....
Replacing the radiatoer today, the plastic tube that the hose going to the expansion tank is cracked, apparently from over-tightening......Found a radiator locally for 200 bucks with a lifetime warranty.....I'll be changing it out this weekend. Next, check engine light came on January 29, (97,537) miles on odometer, code P0410, cleared code.......Code resurfaces this morning, January 31, odometer reads (97,649)......Approximately, 150 miles until code resurfaced. Secondary Air System....I did notice that during acold start, I get a vibration from the front of the engine for approxiamtely 60 seconds......From what I've read, it's quite possible that this could be coming from the air pump.... Did some research in the archives, the P0410 code can be anything from a lazy oxygen sensor, to a fuse, to carbon build-up in the system.....Found a few external links that show how to disassemble Secondary Air System components and clean.....I will systematically attempt to diagnose the source of the fault before getting to that point.......I do suspect that the previous owner may have used regular gas at some point......Initially, when I purchased this vehicle, 6 days ago, I was fully aware of the fact that upon coming to a stop, the vehicle had a rough idle......All other drive ranges, the vehicle runs silky smooth.......With 97,000 miles, I'm going to assume that the spark plugs are in need of replacement.... Despite what I'm experiencing, I still faind this M class to be a most fascinating vehicle......With 97K miles, I expected to have to do something with regards to maintanace.......I used to do all repairs on my 1997 E320, so I'm not intimidated by this car......Would like to find a repair book with schematics...... Anyways, expect lots of posts from me, I intend to become an expert DIYer on the ML320....I will also post the external limks that I have found regarding this vehicle.....My wife has also found a site that has owners manual, radio manuals, etc in pdf format, I will post the links as well.... Antbody wanna chime in on the P0410 code, please do!!! Once again, thanx to all! Big Dee
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