Agreed, they have a few issues but they're great cars, built like tanks. Having said that, it's a truck, so it won't ride or handle like an E-class. But it can tow and haul more stuff. Superb snow vehicle, but what do you care you're in Atlanta!

Well THAT makes me feel good; I'm at 185K. No way is the fluid good for a "lifetime". Mine started shifting poorly at ~114K IIRC; a flush took care of the problem and another is planned for 200K.

Good luck!

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'10 GL550/'04 BMW 545/'99 BMW 323/'98 ML320/'87 VW GTI (race)