2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 review from North America
"If you own stock in brake company that sells pads, buy this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starting at 12,000 miles, we have had to replace the brake pads each 7-10,000 miles. That is a lot of replacement brake pads. I am now at 43,000 miles and have had three complete replacements of front and back brakes. Sitting in the dealership and listening to the other customers, this is not an isolated problem. It is not my driving, it is not from our lack of proper care. The car simply has a problem with brakes and brake pads.
I have had no other problems with the car. When we are not replacing the brakes and the pads, it is a nice car to drive.
I think my next car will not be a MB. A Corvette is looking good these days, and the replacement parts for brakes is so much less.. I can put my pedal to the metal in a Corvette and at least have memory of fun when I am paying for replacement brakes.
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| The ML320 is not worth the money or a dime |
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| A 98% well designed car, poorly built |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Van |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2009 |