|
Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| Looking for ML
I have been running my Mercedes sedans and my G-Wagon for over 20 years. Now my girlfriend wants an ML. I don't have a lot of experience with them, so here I am...
I am considering both M163 and M164's.
What years and models should I stay away from and why?
Are there any features or parts that are problematic?
Has anyone experienced any issues with the AWD compared to the 2WD?
How many miles should I expect before having service issues? |
|
| |
|
DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9964
| RE: Looking for ML
Braingears - 6/27/2010 8:19 PM
I have been running my Mercedes sedans and my G-Wagon for over 20 years. Now my girlfriend wants an ML. I don't have a lot of experience with them, so here I am...
I am considering both M163 and M164's.
What years and models should I stay away from and why?
Are there any features or parts that are problematic?
Has anyone experienced any issues with the AWD compared to the 2WD?
How many miles should I expect before having service issues?
Go with the W164. They are much better designed and built. I'm partial to the CDI. I wish I had not sold mine. |
|
| |
|
cmitch
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: Looking for ML
Stay away from the 2006 and EARLY 2007 MY. These models have problems including transmission valve body and control module, front differential and balance shaft failures. I just dumped my high liability W164 ML350. I just didn't have the stomach for all the problems even tho I had a warranty.
|
|
| |
|
Jim W.
Member
Date registered: Nov 2006
Location:
Vehicle(s):
Posts: 7
| Re: Looking for ML
The W164's are a better vehicle. Our 2008 ML320 CDI has been a very good vehicle and I highly recommend it.
Jim W. |
|
| |
|
DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9964
| RE: Looking for ML
cmitch - 7/9/2010 5:54 PM
Stay away from the 2006 and EARLY 2007 MY. These models have problems including transmission valve body and control module, front differential and balance shaft failures. I just dumped my high liability W164 ML350. I just didn't have the stomach for all the problems even tho I had a warranty.
Mine was built in December 06. After several software/firmware flashes and installation of the new upgraded ATF, there were no real problems. Wish I hadn't sold it; although I'm liking this Q7 TDI a lot. |
|
| |
|
Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| RE: Looking for ML
We finally purchased a 2007 ML320 cdi. We found a really good dea with only 52K miles. So far, we love it. |
|
| |
