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Ok, First of all there is in the works for Diesel true, that is gonna be produced in the old Plant where most of the right hand drive M-Class will be put out. We have not started any mass production in plant 1 yet still getting the line set up from the expansion, now plant 2 is going but not at full strength, Basically because of quality, all torque is being checked manually for first 500,000 units, so you quality issue is being addressed. On the Wiper, in the new 164 both window washers are draining from the tank in the engine compartment. Your mirrors are probably like you front window, but have it looked at, it might need looking at for improvements on that option. The New W164 or M-class as you like to call it will put your faith back in our products, Looking at them and the test that are conducted on every one the is produced it is unbelievable how much better this product has gotten, your Engine choices will be powerful and options are many in this model. If you have any questions just ask I try and get answers. Great to see you all like our Alabama built Mercedes! Hope to hear from you.
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On my 1999 ML320, I have seen numbers of upto 21 sometimes even 22 MPG when I have maintained a steady 60 to 65 miles per hour on the motorway without much traffic. However my average long term milage is about 18 MPG mixed (40% city, 60 %) highway driving. For a Body on Frame truck, this is pretty good.
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Replying to: mercara (Feb 01, 2005 6:30 am) |
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For the folks who have checked the trip computer mileage vs. distance/pump usually find the computer a couple mpg optimistic. My 2000 ML320 does low-20's on the highway and 16 or so around town. This is pretty good for the type and size of vehicle. - Mark |
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Replying to: cedest1 (Jan 31, 2005 6:15 pm) Along the way of designing the new 4-valve 3.5 liter motor someone better have looked at torque curves, fuel efficiency, and gear ratios as with 7 speeds to play with and a lighter vehicle the new ML should accelerate very well while being able to pull either 6 or 7 at all highway speeds under any driving conditions thereby improving fuel economy. And with 5 lower gears the around town performance should be better as you can now match torque and BSFC better to road speed and loading. Looking forward to testing the new ML, too bad we wont get a ML280 like the Brits do. That CRD motor is sweet! |
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Replying to: legacy (Sep 12, 2004 6:42 am) |
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Overheating Seat Warmers May Put Mercedes-Benz on the Hot Seat (Inside Line) Steve, Host |
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The fuel filter is on the frame rail - you have to remove the left rear fender liner to get to it. On the 2000s, there is a retrofit kit to use the new-style fuel filters. Unless you can find one of the old filters, you have to have the retrofit kit done to use the new filters. It's TSB T-SI-47.10/13 - Mark
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does anyone know when will be the possible release date on the 06 ML's? Thanks
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Replying to: kennynmd (Feb 09, 2005 10:50 pm) Option pricing is available. If the base vehicle goes up by $1k, an equipped ML350 will be $52k-$56k. A more modestly equipped one will be lower. You can even go higher than $57k if you add every option. It looks like MB is stepping into the higher price class. However, the features of the new vehicle are great. |
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