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Fenalaar Elite Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: Narvik, Norway Vehicle(s): 2001 ML270CDI, Polaris 400L Big Boss Posts: 826 | When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? Hi, I'm considering getting a used ML as a company car, in addition to my old G. I'm looking at the 270CDI. Is there any special problem years I should avoid (like the 2002 G-class)? I'm having a look at a 2001 model in the weekend. Johan-Kr | ||
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cmitch Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Ala-Tenn Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew Posts: 3412 | RE: When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? I know very little about the European models. But, if they're all built here, I'd say stay away from 98-2000 models. The 2001 should be a better model year. | ||
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Fenalaar Elite Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: Narvik, Norway Vehicle(s): 2001 ML270CDI, Polaris 400L Big Boss Posts: 826 | Re: When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? Thanks. I'm taking it for a spin today... We'll see after that... Johan-Kr Edited by Fenalaar 11/27/2008 9:43 AM | ||
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Fenalaar Elite Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: Narvik, Norway Vehicle(s): 2001 ML270CDI, Polaris 400L Big Boss Posts: 826 | Re: When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? Oh, boy, was that car a nice one... It looked brand new, both inside and outside. Tan interior. The only things I found wrong were a couple of blown bulbs in the AC switches, a blown bulb in the parking light and a liitle squeak from a bushing in the rear. It's only been driven 81000km. I'll take for a purchase check at NAF (the Norvegian version of AAA) before deciding though. Rust underneath could be an issue, but from the otherwise pristine condition of the car, I doubt it... Johan-Kr | ||
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Ed Mclass Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350 Posts: 1215 | Re: When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? Do they salt the roads? | ||
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Fenalaar Elite Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: Narvik, Norway Vehicle(s): 2001 ML270CDI, Polaris 400L Big Boss Posts: 826 | RE: When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? Unfortunately, yes, they do... Johan-Kr | ||
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BeachAssault Member Date registered: Oct 2006 Location: Vehicle(s): 2001 ML430 Sport; 1999 E320 Wagon Posts: 6 | RE: When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? Any way to tell where it was made? I have a '01 430 (Alabama) and I have to say that every problem I have had since buying it new was a result of substandard parts that MB has been delivered by subcontractors, mostly made in North America. The basic vehicle has been great and relatively problem free. If a new owner goes through the warrante system and gets MB to fix all the annoying bugs when the car is new, you should have a good car for the duration. Of course, there is no fixing a used car that had an abusive prior owner. If I lost my '01 - I would consider buying another. [ '98-'00 - I'm not so sure about. ]
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Adoni Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Vehicle(s): '00 G500, '15 C300 4Matic, '06 L322 G4 Posts: 1283 | Re: When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? It just all depends, I had an early 1998 from new that between my brother and I we put 228k miles on with very few problems. It's like anything else, luck of the draw I'd say | ||
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Fenalaar Elite Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: Narvik, Norway Vehicle(s): 2001 ML270CDI, Polaris 400L Big Boss Posts: 826 | Re: When buying an ML, any particular "problem year" to avoid? Some even have had a trouble-free early Vito... Johan-Kr | ||
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