1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML review from North America
"Deplorable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear Bearings
Brakes
Rear Axle
Power Window motor
Air sensor
Alarm
Fuel Pump
Paint Chipping.
General comments?
Like all Euro "performance" cars, this one corners like it's on rails. No question it handles better than any US car I've had... but aside from the Corvette, that's what you get with US cars. It's the NASCAR vs. Formula 1 mentality.
ML320 is a tank, but it's almost as loud, is about as reliable as the Bradley, and probably costs as much to maintain. I have to say that I'm really puzzled by the Mercedes reputation of being the finest engineered car in the world. If you talk to a dealer, they'll tell you they engineer for performance. In my mind, "performance" includes not only road handling, safety etc... but also durability. Heck, I could engineer part that only lasts for 10,000 miles!! They really need to get in touch with the US consumer.
My wife has a C230 4Matic Wagon and it's not much better. Probably move to another brand next.
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| A real piece of (well you know) |
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| Powerfull and reliable everyday and better days driver, good family car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2006 |