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#7651 of 8166 What's the scoop on a third row of seats by accordfreak Feb 15, 2005 (12:33 pm)
Seems like the R-class is MB's answer to 7 passengers, but I can't seem to find out if they're going to have them in the new M. Anyone know? Also what do dealers say the new M is due in NJ?
#7652 of 8166 by wmquan Feb 15, 2005 (1:00 pm)
My limited understanding is that the 2006 M-class is NOT being released with a third-row option. And it probably won't be available in 2006.   And there is even an open question of "if ever." There had been talk about alternative classes for third rows, or a stretched W164 (new M-class platform) chassis.   The odd thing about it is that the W164 is bigger than the W163, yet the W163 has a third row option.   One purely speculative theory is that MB wants to make sure there is no intrusion into the third row in severe rear-end collisions, and that the new unibody design may make this more difficult without increasing the overall size of the vehicle. Again, this is purely speculative and may be totally wrong. The Volvo XC90 supposedly has very strong measures to protect against third-row intrusion and does this with its unibody-based platform.   Unfortunately, even if a buyer doesn't need a third row, lacking one puts the M-class more in Touareg/RX330 competitor territory than some other vehicles it competes with. Supposedly the next X5 will have a third row.
#7653 of 8166 by kirstie_h HOST Feb 16, 2005 (2:10 pm)
The UK-based Mercedes Enthusiast magazine is searching for an ML55 AMG owner as part of a feature on the M-Class. It would only involve answering a few questions and sending us a photo of you & your car - not a lot but we'd appreciate it and you get to see your name in print! Wherever you live, if you're interested or know someone who might be, send an e-mail to jfallonedmunds.com.
#7654 of 8166 Front License Plate by ripleyiii Feb 26, 2005 (6:03 pm)
Here in California we have two license plates, and I never installed the front one until a kind police officer reminded me that it should be done. (I have a ML500 '02.) My "fix it" ticket is coming due soon. So Mercedes kindly sold me the front moulding that fits my model for a mere $90. (Primed, I had to paint it myself. What do you expect for $90..?) But no attaching hardware or any kind of instructions came with it. Has anyone ever attached one of these before? There are dots on the front bumper to indicate where the moulding is to be attached, but with what? I doubt I could get inside or behind the bumper to attach a nut. It's really frustrating.
#7655 of 8166 Front plate by markjenn Feb 27, 2005 (12:02 am)
Typically you drill a pilot hole in the bumper and use a self-tapping screw, like a sheet metal screw. MB has them if you can't find the right thing at Home Depot.   - Mark Replies to this message: ripleyiii (Feb 27, 2005 8:48 am)
#7656 of 8166 Re: Front plate [markjenn] by ripleyiii Feb 27, 2005 (8:48 am)
Replying to: markjenn (Feb 27, 2005 12:02 am) Thanks, Mark. Well, that doesn't surprise me. There's probably no other way of attaching something to a hard plastic bumper with no access to the inside. I just didn't want to deal with the concept of drilling into it, but drill I will.   - Don
#7657 of 8166 Drill Away by markjenn Feb 27, 2005 (8:28 pm)
I worried about drilling the bumper on my last new car, but did it anyway. Later, I took the plate off for a period and was able to cover the holes with some small circles of colored tape. It looked better than the dimples.   - Mark
#7658 of 8166 2006 M-Class by merc1 Mar 15, 2005 (1:51 am)
I got this from another site, its all but confirmed:   Release date is March 21, 2005   ML350: $39,750 ML500: $48,500   M
#7659 of 8166 First Drive: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 by steve_ HOST Mar 18, 2005 (9:15 am)
"Eight years and a whole lotta competition later, Mercedes has finally readied that truck's successor. The 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 and 2006 ML500 are more powerful, handle better and offer more features."   The Second Coming of the First Luxury SUV (Inside Line)   And here's just the thing to toss up on the roof:   Mercedes Introduces New Automatic Transmission — For Bikes   Maybe the dealers will start tossing the bike in to sweeten the deals?   Steve, Host Replies to this message: xmf314 (Mar 18, 2005 10:38 am) steve_ (Mar 18, 2005 10:44 am)
#7660 of 8166 Re: First Drive: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 [steve_] by xmf314 Mar 18, 2005 (10:38 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Mar 18, 2005 9:15 am) "Mercedes Introduces New Automatic Transmission-For Bikes"   What's next - BMW introducing a new bike with I-drive? Replies to this message: steve_ (Mar 18, 2005 10:44 am)

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