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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006+)
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Granted, the ML is still one FINE vehicle. Please don't think for a moment that I do not find the ML to be a vast improvement offer the previous offering. The ride and handling are much better, the visibility is improved, and the cargo area is fantastic, probably the best of anything in its class with the possible exception of the Escalade/Denali/Navigator which are all on a larger truck platform.
I truly believe Mercedes Benz North America will sell as many as they can produce with very little trouble just not to me.
(Note: after a lot of research on the subject, several lengthy test drives, some research on the cost of a rental SUV, and a series of long talks with the family to determine what we would really use versus want, I opted to go and buy a convertible instead of an SUV. Long story short - more fun, cheaper to drive, significantly better MPG, and I can rent a plain-jane SUV for about $275/week if I really want one for a long trip. So I will be leaving this forum shortly. Best wishes to those of you who pursue a new ML. I think you will be quite happy with your purchase.
The base on the M-class is $39,750, over $10k less than the E. Once you put the basics on that vehicle - leather, power seats, roof, tint, sound + 6-disc, you're up to about $45k, maybe $46K. Once you've reached the $48-50k range, you have navi, metallic paint, heated seats, a very well equipped M-class. Same 268 hp, same 7-speed gearbox, and now a monocoque chassis, that there is no reason to believe is inferior in build quality to the W211 E-class.
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Here you go:
http://www.mbusa.com/main/models/campaigns/road-rally/index.jsp
I'm signed up for June 3rd (Chicago area)! Though I could just to drive one at the dealer by then huh, but I like these type of events.
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Mercedes-Benz's 510hp rival to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo has arrived!
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I realize that others like the styling. It just isn't for me.
I have serious white marks on my interior door panels (saw them in the first week of ownership).. ..I saw the warnings about cheap plastic interior, but decided to buy the suv anyhow...now are my worst fears about ML quality going to be realized? White marks are caused by either cheap materials, bad workmanship in assembly (plastic stress marks). So far, have not made much progress with my dealer service department to accept responsibility and DO something. Hopefully not the start of a bad story. Any ideas?
http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow/articles/107049/page009.html?tid=edmunds.e.autoshow..- leftnav.10.*
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Pretty slick.
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Yesterday I spotted a silver Mercedes ML55 AMG and a black Brabus M Class, and while looking at their plain styling, I realized how much better the ML63 and Cayenne look.
6 days after driving it off from the dealer (ML350 with appearance, navi, sunroof, heated seats and entertainment pack), i lost the power steering on my "ALL NEW '06 ML350"!!! :sick: There is actually a recall on 06 ML regarding its power assist steering (learned it from cars.com). And you know this is ALL NEW so the dealer is still ordering the parts from Alabama (if not Germany). My friend who has the 06 ML500 had a transmission problem!!! stop and go traffic kinda situation - transmission makes a lot of noise (rev at almost 4000 while the suv remained at stand still position) SCARY!! for a 50k SUV.
Good luck on you whip!
Let me know if you encounter any problem. :lemon:
I am looking to purchase a 2006 ML 350 or 500.
Can you please let me know the prices you've paid.
Really appreciate it.
tidester, host
Other than that the vehicle is a definite upgrade from the 99 and 2002 MLs we've owned.
I'm currently compiling info to see if I have to proceed with the lemon law.
I would appreciate if you could give me the info on your service sheet to see if it is the same as the original fix they did or any other thing that would be helpful to fix this problem.
To those ends, we will be shutting down the general make/model discussions and work exclusively with specific issues. This requires us to populate the make/model subsections with relevant, interesting and timely topics. Rather than having the hosts simply create boilerplate topics for each make/model, we feel that you, the owner, the make/model enthusiast and the prospective buyer can best judge what those topics should be.
You can help by adding a discussion (it's easy!) or suggesting one here.
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Your help and continued participation in the Forums is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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tidester, host
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You can't have management in charge when it comes to shutting down threads but the users in charge when it comes to creating new ones. It's either one or the other.
This applies to all makes and models. Every model should have one "general" thread.
You're going to ruin a good thing.
There's been a lot of discussion on the "whys" over in the software forums so I won't rehash all of that here. Basically, we have LARGE numbers of people coming to the site looking for specific information and help but they are completely put off when they come across general discussions containing thousands of messages or even tens of thousands in some cases! And they do complain!
We're trying to make it easier for them to get the information they need so they'll just go to group pages and pick out the relevant discussion.
What's the difference between a "lounge" and a "general" thread?
The general threads, as they exist, suggest the answers are contained therein and that puts us back to square one. I think that a "general" discussion with a more informal name (such as "lounge" or whatever) won't be viewed as a primary data source but will maintain the continuity of interaction among those of us who just like to talk about our vehicles.
Also, when questions and issues of broader interest do arise in the more informal discussion there is always the option of moving it to or picking it up in the specific topics.
Yes, it's a little different but I think it will better serve both the noob and the more experienced participant in the end.
I hope that helps!
tidester, host
Mercedes Benz M-Class
tidester, host
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tidester, host
So how about those Cal Bears losing to Arizona? Oops, wrong forum.
Thanks, Tidester. Smart move on your part. If someone doesn't like this forum they don't have to visit it. For those of us who appreciate the conversational flow and the valuable tidbits re certain models, the general forums are the only place where that can happen.
Good thing I had my email tracker still on, or I never would have known this was reopened. I just hope we haven't permanently lost too many people.
Bill
Bingo! Glad I didn't change mine either. Yeah I have a feeling a lot of folks have left so it may take a while for it to get around that certain threads have been re-opened.
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I replaced the tires this past week although I probably could have gotten another couple of thousand miles on the original continentals. I put on a set of Michelins new luxury crossover tires, V rated, for $1007 at Costco. What was disappointing at Costco was the wheel balancing. When they balanced the new tires, they naturally removed the factory weights, but didn't remove the old adhesive, which leaves an ugly black strip on the silver wheels. Costco won't remove it, as they claim they don't know how to do it without possibly damaging the finish, which I think is BS. The tire technician suggested using acetone or paint remover, but said on his own car he uses his fingernails. I tried that, but it didn't work. Costco has a good price on the tires, but I would take them to the MB dealer for mounting after this experience. Does anyone know a safe way to remove the adhesive?
Try WD-40...spray it on and let sit for a minute, then wipe off.
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My 2006 ML has the birdseye maple finish with an all leather steering wheel. I want to upgrade to a wooden wheel but only see the option with burl walnut. When looking at the options on the '08 I see it is available with the birdseye but when it gives a description it mentions the burl. My question is, has anyone ever seen a maple wood and leather wheel out there or know if one is available?
I would appreciate any feedback you can give, Thanks