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Hello
What model 163 / 4 ?
Go for the Inspiration model if a 163
Fuel will be bad but then if your buying you know this, thats why I went for the 350. I had a friend with the 500 and the trip computer read anywhere between 11 and 14 round town
Makes mine look frugal
OOh and if you can get the 7 seater even if you don't need them, I've taken mine out but appartenty easier to sell with them.
What model 163 / 4 ?
Go for the Inspiration model if a 163
Fuel will be bad but then if your buying you know this, thats why I went for the 350. I had a friend with the 500 and the trip computer read anywhere between 11 and 14 round town
Makes mine look frugal
OOh and if you can get the 7 seater even if you don't need them, I've taken mine out but appartenty easier to sell with them.
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It is a great engine and very addictive.
Generally the later ML's seem very good and the prices of petrol models are very reasonable.
Generally the later ML's seem very good and the prices of petrol models are very reasonable.
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If its a W164, then Richard has one and its fantastic.
The money you save on buying the petrol version with a huge discount, takes years to make up for not buying a diesel. Its actually far more cost effective to buy the petrol one as initial outlay is a lot less.
Great cars, great engine.
If its a W163 then the same applies but to a lesser extent as residuals will be narrower as they are older now.
If you are buying used then you can really haggle for a bargain as they are very hard to sell these days
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If its a W164, then Richard has one and its fantastic.
The money you save on buying the petrol version with a huge discount, takes years to make up for not buying a diesel. Its actually far more cost effective to buy the petrol one as initial outlay is a lot less.
Great cars, great engine.
If its a W163 then the same applies but to a lesser extent as residuals will be narrower as they are older now.
If you are buying used then you can really haggle for a bargain as they are very hard to sell these days
What Alfie say on the difference in fuel is so true,, for me the cost of running a 500 over the 320 is about £220 per year, yet I have known folk change their car and spend £10k to save £2 a week
the one i was looking at is a 2002 model - so i guess this is the better models to go for, i dont really like the models without the indicator in the mirrors :S
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Hello
What model 163 / 4 ?
Go for the Inspiration model if a 163
Fuel will be bad but then if your buying you know this, thats why I went for the 350. I had a friend with the 500 and the trip computer read anywhere between 11 and 14 round town
Makes mine look frugal
OOh and if you can get the 7 seater even if you don't need them, I've taken mine out but appartenty easier to sell with them.
this is the spec too:
Reg: 2002 - 64,000miles
Automatic,
Station Wagon,
Petrol, 64,000 miles,
Brilliant Silver Metallic. Privacy Glass,
DVD Player,
Front and Rear Climate,
ABS,
Cruise control,
Electric windows,
Foglights,
17"Alloys,
Full Mercedes Service History,
Quartz Grey Leather,
Sat Navigation,
Rain Sensor,
Parktronic,
Multi Airbags,
Folding Mirrors,
Factory HiFi - CD,
Factroy Alarm Immobiliser,
ESP, Electric Memory Heated Seats,
Command,
Auto Headlights,
7 Seats.
£11,995
S.
Reg: 2002 - 64,000miles
Automatic,
Station Wagon,
Petrol, 64,000 miles,
Brilliant Silver Metallic. Privacy Glass,
DVD Player,
Front and Rear Climate,
ABS,
Cruise control,
Electric windows,
Foglights,
17"Alloys,
Full Mercedes Service History,
Quartz Grey Leather,
Sat Navigation,
Rain Sensor,
Parktronic,
Multi Airbags,
Folding Mirrors,
Factory HiFi - CD,
Factroy Alarm Immobiliser,
ESP, Electric Memory Heated Seats,
Command,
Auto Headlights,
7 Seats.
£11,995
S.
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The ML500 was never offered in pre W163 facelift. That was the ML430.
Okay, so if its a W163, then it will be a facelifted one which is a lot better than the pre-facelifted one. Make sure it has as many extras as possible. Parking sensors and seven seats are desireable. I think all ML500's had the lux pack which consists of memory leather seats and wood trim. Comand is easily retrofitted if not already present. CD changer is nice to have.
I had an ML320 2002 model with full AMG kit/wheels etc literally every toy possible except comand and seven seats. Guess which two options I wanted the most! Great car. Would have loved the 500 myself.
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You should have had a word with our resident Comand man here of Richard
good spec... I sold one to a chap from France. It was a lovely car and an absolute hoot to drive... but yes expect 15mpg..
7K is sounds good as...
They have a Gas guzzeling 4*4 high tax blah blah blah.. which has a limited market and summer is meant to be coming...
You have a Convertible, sensible sized engine much easier to shift.
At the end of the day its the price to change.
They have a Gas guzzeling 4*4 high tax blah blah blah.. which has a limited market and summer is meant to be coming...
You have a Convertible, sensible sized engine much easier to shift.
At the end of the day its the price to change.
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I test drove a 500 before buying the 350. I was actually a bit disappointed at the quiteness of the V8 - I wanted to hear the rumble, but found the 350 to sound more dramatic instead. Plus, I watched the needle drop and the fuel light come on...that scared me!
Most M-B 500s are very quiet. My SL was almost silent, even with the hood down it was mostly induction/mechanical noise when you put your foot down. Hence the exhaust mods.
I have just had a 430 in and that grumbles fantastically!
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