Your thoughts please

[tom b]

I want to go and view this car, it ticks all the boxes but i would value your advice.......

Second Hand Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI 5DR TIP AUTO 2.7 for sale in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - Porchester Cars

Its only half leather interior???????? apart from that it appears to be ok!!

I went to see a beautiful one today, 04 plate impression and it was gorgeous but it was £6500...... is that a bit pricey??

the one in the link is enough i recon but seriously have no idea on these cars... I run a classic car restoration business so its way to new for me!! lol

Looking forward to your thoughts and comments

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

No mention of service history. If you view, pay attention to rear springs as they are replaced as a single unit with the damper/strut. Ball joint and anti-roll bars are wreaks spots, as are the inlet manifold gaskets - look for black (oil like) spots under the car and even on the body work, and black stains on the side of te engine block. Properly maintained they are great cars.

 

[tom b]

I must be honest im not fussed with service history, my current car has non since i owned it due to me doing it all!!

Ta for your advice i will have a look at those points

I really want one now after driving a couple today.......

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Buy the right one and you won't regret it.

 

[tom b]

Problem is i think i found the right one today but my budget wont stretch to it


The link i posted up seems a very good price for what it is?!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Indeed, a lot of car for not a lot of money.

Sounds like you're smitten on the £6.5k car. If that's THE one then the cheap one you found will likely dissappoint. Cheaper for a reason.

 

[tom b]

I know mate but i seriously cant spend that amount on the ml, i have to be tough. I think the reason i really liked the 6.5k one was that is was the special edition one that tbh i dont need!! If this one drives as well then that will do for me! What does surprise me is its only half leather!!!

 

[redbaron]

looks a very low spec car. The Inspiration is the one to go for.