Mercedes Ml270cdi Wanted

[Seamster15]

The faclifted ML's (post 2001) are much better. The build quality improved immensly and the subtle restyle freshend thing up visually.

They're getting much cheaper now, but remember, even if you're buying a 2004 car, dynamically it drives like an older car (as well as being an SUV!) these cars hark back to 1998.

True you can't igonore the running costs and dynamically it's no X5 / Cayenne / Range Rover. However they are well built (the post 2001 anyway), are pretty good off road and have great presence / image. True running costs are high, but to be honest that's to be expected with what was a £30k + car when new. These vehicles are very heavy so that's why the eat brakes so quickly.

I think they're a great buy at the moment, find one with the right spec in the right colour combination and you'll be happy.

Worth noting the 7 seat option (aka family pack) is one option that retains value and is worth having. It isn't easy to retrofit properly. You can get the additional seats easily enough but upgrading to ventilated rear windows isn't an easy or cheap task...

Agree 100% percent. Also make sure that you get the lux pack to ensure side airbags and heated seats.

Make sure the rear anti roll bar isn't creaking and that the ball joints aren't worn.

The exhaust can be up to 3k for a full system including cats so make sure its in good nick.

 

[A-AvantGarde]

Agree 100% percent. Also make sure that you get the lux pack to ensure side airbags and heated seats.

Also agree 100% with Seamster15

Luxury (Lux) pack is definitely a must, as well as the heated seats and side airbages this also adds the electircally operated with memory function on both sides front seats.

When we bought our ML we looked specifcally for Lux pack & Family pack.

Parktronic is also worthwile but you can always retrofit rear parking sensors.

 

[Mercedes cozy]

I have done some home on these and basically I like the look of the ml and realy you have to see and drive one to see if you like it.

I personaly like Mercedes, so I would not look at other makes and models.
Since I have bought mine, I never regretted buying it.
I went for one that had the 7 seats and the SAT NAV because its easier to take one car than two and even get lost on the way.

I just recently went to southampton in it with 7 people on a hot day and a/c full on. There was no drag and no strain on the engine.

One I have a low miles plus main dealer service history (VERY IMPORTANT) when buying a used car. ADDS VALUE.

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[Mercedes cozy]

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These wheel are by Brabus 20" and would cost up to 4K.

 

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[glojo]

Not my cup of tea, but have a look!

John

 

[grober]

kia !

Kia Sorento diesel automatic.http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-video.aspx?RT=469&P=WM&SP=FAST
second top 4X4 in JD POWER SURVEY 2006

 

[Bad Dog]

Thanks all.

Test driving. Monday so will let you know the outcome. Think the dealer is trying it on though as certain I saw the car today while checking out another dealer which is part of the same group and the windscreen price was £21,950 but the Mercedes site has the car at £19,950 and the salesman assured me I couldn't test till Monday as it was at a dealers in South Wales which is 150 miles away ????????