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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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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 |
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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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After I sold my 1999 ML320, I wasnt really going to get another M-Class. The new diesel option is making me think about it. I lived in Europe for a while and I can really appreciate the Torque and milage of diesels. I'll probably wait for the longer wheelbase 3 seater version. One thing is certain, I will definitely pay the extra for the extended warranty from mercedes. W
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| i have owned my 2003 ml 500 for a year.i have logged 20.000 miles and it now has 40000miles.i only got 15000 miles on first set of tires were continentals which were installed by dealer.now i have dunlops and it seems these are wearing quick also.can any tell me which brand would last longer than these.i know v rated tires go quicker but only 15000 miles? i love my ml 500 for its power and looks.only few problems drivers seat overheating,headlamp get fogged up and brakes and rotors you only get 30.000 miles | |
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