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#7625 of 8166 Re: Milage [mercara] by jhinsc Feb 01, 2005 (8:01 am)
Replying to: mercara (Feb 01, 2005 6:30 am) On our 2000 ML320, according to the trip computer, we'll get between 23-25 mpg at 65 mph, but usually drive at 75 so it drops to 19-22. In normal around town driving of 50/50 split, we get about 18.5 mpg. We previously had a Pathfinder LE 4x4, and we could never get above 17 mpg. So I agree the ML get's very decent mpg for the type of vehicle it is.
#7626 of 8166 by markjenn Feb 01, 2005 (8:04 am)
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
#7627 of 8166 Re: New M-Class (Deisel and X164) [cedest1] by jpouchet Feb 01, 2005 (10:33 am)
Replying to: cedest1 (Jan 31, 2005 6:15 pm) Looking forward to that new ML from AL. The photos on MBUSA look very promising though it is difficult to get a feel for the overall size and weight. Hopefully you guys put it on a diet and dropped some serious weight out of it by going to unibody construction.   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!
#7628 of 8166 Re: Highest Mileage ML 320 [legacy] by ncarrasquillo Feb 09, 2005 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: legacy (Sep 12, 2004 6:42 am) when you replaced your gas filter, where was it. i cannot seem to find mine on a 2000ML 320.
#7629 of 8166 hot seats? by steve_ HOST Feb 09, 2005 (7:35 pm)
Overheating Seat Warmers May Put Mercedes-Benz on the Hot Seat (Inside Line)   Steve, Host
#7630 of 8166 Fuel filter by markjenn Feb 09, 2005 (8:27 pm)
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 Replies to this message: bikerider58 (Mar 20, 2005 9:43 pm)
#7631 of 8166 06 MB.. by kennynmd Feb 09, 2005 (10:50 pm)
does anyone know when will be the possible release date on the 06 ML's? Thanks Replies to this message: wmquan (Feb 09, 2005 10:57 pm)
#7632 of 8166 Re: 06 MB.. [kennynmd] by wmquan Feb 09, 2005 (10:57 pm)
Replying to: kennynmd (Feb 09, 2005 10:50 pm) Many dealers are already taking orders (though at MSRP, which is still not known for the base vehicle). I've seen orders placed for April-June delivery, so it's quite soon.   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.
#7633 of 8166 by merc1 Feb 09, 2005 (11:58 pm)
I've read this thread for quite some time now and judging by the problems and complaints posted on the current ML, I wondered if anyone here would even have any interest in the new model. Have there been a lot of people pre-ordering the new ML? Are there any satisfied current ML owners who plan to get a 2006 model? I'm just trying to see what the general reaction has been to the new ML. At the Detroit Auto Show there was little to no interest. Having the MLs locked didn't help matters either.   M
#7634 of 8166 by wmquan Feb 10, 2005 (12:36 am)
I know on another MB forum that I follow, a few current M-class owners (but only a few) have already placed orders. OTOH the vehicle hasn't even been released yet.   While the M-class is statistically more susceptible to problems, there are plenty of owners who seem quite happy with their vehicle (and certainly some owners or former owners who would never buy one again).   MB does seem to have taken a lot of pains to address some of the prior criticisms. The quality of materials seems to be at least a step or two above the current generation. The vehicle is now a unibody, with offroading enhancements in a separate option package.   Supposedly MB has taken more steps to improve the vehicle's overall parts and assembly quality. But only time will tell.   I'm certainly interested in it, but I suspect it's out of my affordability level. For less than I can buy a fairly well optioned ML350, I could buy an XC90 V8. Comparable safety, a somewhat weaker but more than adequate AWD system, less luxury, but with a third row (not available on the 2006 M-class, who knows if it'll be added in later model years), and an engine more comparable to the current ML500's.

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