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What you are doing is getting on the first allocation for that dealer so you get first delivery. This is provided all the options you want are going to be available in the first allotment. Some options debut later.. such as Parktronic. I have not heard of the Sports Package for 2002 (the new bumpers really reduce the need for this other than the fender flares which are not part of the new facelift).
They want your business so they're not going to tell you to wait and come back in a few weeks. When they do get the official info. you will probably get a call and an explanation of options and pricing.. then the order will be entered into the official MB system.
dt77
http://fullspeed.to/ml
BTW, lobster prices are way up this year!!!!!!
Yes, I actually met former President Bush and his wife in town at a dedication of a park bench. He and Barbara (4 strands of pearls) posed with my wife for pictures. They were very cordial.
Also, will the 2002 come out at MSRP, or will I be able to deal..trying to determine if I should pick up a 2001 model at invoice, or pay a few k more for 2002 at close to MSRP. I REALLY like that rear climate control..:-)
Thx
The order is locked down 1 month before the build date, so you'll get a call from your salesman to finalize your options at roughly that time...
Thanks,
Gregg
http://www.mercedes-benz.de/mbd/pdf/M-163.pdf
Also, this picture from the back is probably about 90% accurate of the real thing
http://216.122.199.143/uploads/pics/ML%202002%20rear.jpg
Hope this helps for those of you trying to decide between the '01 and '02.
Drew
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If I had been holding my breath waiting for the 2002, I would be disappointed. Of course, there's always 2006, right?
Any information and comments are helpful. thanks
Totally subjective, but I agree with Drew, I don't know if the wheels "look right" for the vehicle. They look more like something you'd see on a curvy GT sedan, or something of that ilk.
On the other hand, a lot of the 2002 changes are under the skin.
Dealer 1 - Castrol 5W50 (said castrol gave a better deal than Mobil1)
Dealer 2 - Mobil 1 10W30
Located in Northern Virginia and confused as to why they are using two different oils and which I should use - does it matter? First oil change was at dealer (out of cycle) with Mobil 1 10W30. Thoughts and answers appreciated!
Adam
Hope this helps
Jamie
Drew
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Been very busy fussing over both my babies, my baby daughter and my sport 430. Of the latter,it has been a pleasure to drive,great handling and great sense of security while driving under wet conditions !!. The problems to date were 1) glue in the passenger side window and 2) my left window motor switch died with my window down !!. The latter bugged me, was cursing BB all the way to the dealer but calmed down when it was fixed and went back to enjoying the ride. No rattles or leaks. It has 4200 miles on it. Star's service was good, no complaints. The only extras I got were what drew recommended, rubber mats and the cargo tray, happy with both. Overall, I am very happy with my truck. yes, I wish those pbms did not occur but when I am glad that I got a BB esp.when I take a ride in the jeeps and the Montero's Just thought you guys maybe interested in the 6 month progress report.
raj.
Cheers, Harry
Would be interested if others have had this problem, what was done to correct, or am I just so anal that I'm hearing everything?
They just called me and said that the car's ready. They said that the squeaks were not found since it's not cold here. It only happens on colder weather. so, i guess i have to bring it back this fall. They did schedule A and he rotated and balanced the tires. Replaced wiper blades (front). I'll post anything else they have done once I pick it up later.
Trying to figure out how flexible the third row seating arrangement is -- is it possible and safe to only use a half of the third row seats for seating while the other half is removed from the vehicle? Thanks in advance.
Mike
Does anyone have any experience with this option? Is is too buffeting to drive at any speed with the roof open? Do all those panels joints tend to leak?
Just curious.
The rear sense wiper sensor is located in the box where the interior rearview mirror mounts to the windshield. If you look at the outside of the windshield, you'll see a blue/purple coloured object. That's the infrared rain sensor.
The entire 40% section of the 2nd row seat tilts and tumbles forward for easy access to the 3rd row.
Please note that there are child seat tethers behind the 3rd row as well.
Drew
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I am leaning towards getting 3rd row seats for the '02 ML that I am purchasing. We are a family of four (myself, the significant other and our 14 and 4 year old sons). Normally, we wouldn't need the third row seats but it sure would be nice when my parents need to ride with us. We have a '99 Honda Ody where seating and interior space is abundance. We are selling that so having the 3rd row seats in the ML will (kinda) ease that transition.
Besides, I think having the 3rd row seats will improve the value and make the ML more sellable down the line. ANYBODY HAVE OPINIONS ON THIS? (Not shouting, just don't know a better way of highlighting : )
Mike