2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 320 review from North America
"Overall impressed with it's performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One year after I had it, the driver's side window switch stopped working properly. I took it to the dealer, they fixed it, and I haven't had any problems with it since.
General comments?
I had some reservations about buying the ML320 at first, since this car is built in the US, not Germany. I had considered the Acura MDX, Lexus RX, or the BMW.
The Acura and Lexus were priced slightly lower, but not much. The BMW was priced a lot higher. The Mercedes seemed like the best option for the money.
I've had no major problems with this car. We took it to the sandy, 4x4 area of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, with not one problem.. even saw a Ford Explorer and a Dodge 1 Ton get stuck in the sand. We were very impressed with how it handled in a true 4x4 environment.
I have since bought a 2004 E320 4-Matic Wagon, but haven't the heart to get rid of the ML320. Still a reliable, fun-to-drive, safe vehicle.
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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? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2005 |