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Re: Anyone has any experience with 04 or 05 Benz ML500
Posted by John in Bismarck [Email] (more from John in Bismarck) on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:19:14
In Reply to: Anyone has any experience with 04 or 05 Benz ML500, whycatone, Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:11:19
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Earlier this year, we looked at an ML 500, but it was a 2006 model (W164), which, to me, is a big improvement over the previous model, which I think looks a little dumpy. The 5 liter V8 is a proven engine. I didn't like the transmission shift lever on the column. I think the build quality was good, and I liked that it was made in the USA.
We also looked at a 2002 G500, which was a real beast. Impressive in many ways, for sure, but the poor fuel mileage was a big drawback. Ditto for a Land Rover LR3 or older Range Rover, which we also looked at. We didn't look at any Asian vehicles, but the only one I would consider was a Toyota Land Cruiser, though they also get poor fuel mileage.
We ended up buying a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. I managed to find a V6 (VW based VR6) with six speed manual transmission, and I absolutely love it.
Good luck with your search.
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