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BTW, since the software install am averaging out about 18 mpg all city driving - prior to the install it was about 16.5mpg on avg.
I hope this reply helps....Good luck.
I dropped off my ML500 on 9/26/05 for the routine 1000-3000 mile inspection. The following day the dealer called me to say that the transmission had to be replaced (I had complained about the jerkiness - see previous post).
Every week they kept calling me telling me that the "part" was not available - the service guy said it was a whole transmission, but I really don't know - in any case, last week, just after it had been in the shop for 30 days my sales rep called me and explained the options. I told her that I wanted my money back and I just got it today - full price - no deductions for usage or anything like that - I did not even have to say the word "lemon" . They claim that all new cars coming out of Alabama have a "re-worked" transmission ,but I am staying away from it for at least another 6 to 12 months - then I'll make a decision.
Take a look at the GX forum also. Jerky drivetrains are causing major grief with many owners. It seems to be an inherent driveshaft design flaw,(can I say that in the same sentence as LEXUS?).
the 400h needs some more time on the market, just as the ML IMO.
Hope this helps......Good Luck
Have you taken the vehicle for a test drive? Do you like how it drives? The ML is a fully-boxed frame vehicle which is good, but then again you feel every bump on the road....it drives like a truck.
For an 01 model year truck, $20K is a great deal....if it has the NAVI already installed. Not to burst your bubble, but MB did recall the 01s for tranny and bad harmonic balancer issues I believe. If the current owner took the vehicle to the dealer in response to the recalls, then that's good so you don't have to fork a lot of dough to get it fixed since it's out of warranty - but the question remains: were the owners aware of the recalls?
For the most part, the tranny has been known to suffer from jerkiness problems, wobbly engine issues and bad harmonic balancer (01 recalls). Having said that, I love my ML, it's a great vehicle and I love the ride and like I said sometimes it can be rough!
Have the vehicle undergo a diagnostic check and for all you know...it may come back a OK.
Check with your MB dealer and enquire about the certified pre-owned warranty program....it's a 2-year warranty after the 4-year/50K miles warranty runs out. The vehicle must pass the MB 120-point inspection in order to get the CPO warranty.
Good Luck....
As for the Navi system, seems to me that there is mixed responses to the system. I have a Pioneer Navi unit that I had planned on transferring to the Mercedes if possible. In my work, I need detailed directions, so I'll be checking that out for sure.
Any idea of the cost of Mercedes used car warranty? Thanks again.
If you have to buy additional warranty check out square trade (squaretrade.com) - a subsidiary of Ebay. I think a 5yr or 7yr with 100K miles is about $2935 with a $100 deductible. They also have 0% financing for 12months if you need to spread the warranty payments.
Also check www.warrantydirect.com
Good luck....
Before calling, I would research your state lemon law. I am sure you are within its purview. Also speak to a lemom law attorney (who typically takes cases on a contingency basis) to determine the strength of your claim (which to me appears solid). Make sure they are ready to accept the case BUT do NOT retain them yet. I would use that in your self help by telling MB that you have spoken to counsel and that they are about to take your claim if you push the button, but you would like to resolve this amicably. Lemon lawyers usually file a civil claim, rather than use any arbitration proceedings, so MB will probably work with you since it does not want a public filing involving poor quality on one of their new swanky vehicles.
Work the client relations manager professionally. That person is your liaison and can really help you. But in the end, if you feel you are going nowhere, I would not think twice about retaining counsel. No out of pocket expenses for you means they only take strong cases, so you lose absolutely nothing.
Post your contact info if you want more help.
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taking shot in the dark here. does anyone have the or know where to get the 2004/2005 disk #8 (mid-atlantic (PA), I beleive) for sale. I have been very unlucky on ebay
thanks
New user and new owner of a 20001 ml 320 w/77,000 miles. Seems to have all the fixins.
I have two questions is everyone elses gas milage as horrible as mine also I'm not sure if I have a navigation system. Large in dash flip down screen (only a cassette behind flip) 6 cd changer in rear wheel well, has navigations buttons on radio.
When should i be chging the oil...no manual or service plan
Please let me know b4 i purchase disk that i may not be able to use
I have a 98 ml320 suv. I never can get the fule guage to register full. The most I get is always 3/4 full. Don't get more than 300 miles on tank full?
I've owned many vehicles and never come across 'designed in' play before so I think I'm being had over - any comments please?
Rob
If you have a blank space behind the motorized display, you don't have NAV. Another give away is no antenna up on the roof - you probably have a flat rubber hole filler. All of the radio units have NAV buttons. I'm not convinced that Nav is such a wonderful option; a map works just fine.. possibly better, and costs a whole lot less.
Our 2000 ML320 gets 19 city/21-23 highway. Not bad for 4,500 lbs.
The car will "tell you" when to change the oil by displaying one or two wrench icons when you're within a couple thousand miles of needing same. Read the manual - if you want to bring up that info sooner I'm sure that you can press twice or something like that on the odometer display knobs and it'll bring up the miles to next oil change, and which service you'll need, A or B.
We go about 12,000 miles between changes. Always use only synthetic oil. I usually add about two quarts between oil changes due to consumption (normal for most European brand vehicles.) email me if you need me to look up the procedure to bring up the miles to service feature (see profile page).