anyone planning to keep there ml for a long time

phillip · 07-28-2003, 11:22 PM

i was hoping to keep my ml till 2010 ,but the future repair

bills concern me , anyone else in the same situtation. the

choice is hard due to the money i will lose if i sell and if i

keep it the value keeps dropping and maintains keeps rising

regards

2000ml430

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Azure ML · 07-28-2003, 11:28 PM

I'll be keeping mine until at least 2007.

timdf · 07-29-2003, 12:45 AM

practically worthless anyway .....

If anything major goes wrong, which doubtless it will, I'll just sell it for scrap or whatever I can get for it.

IMHO the ML is not a real MB - far to much US content.

Come to that is there any such MB vehicle these days as there was some years ago before the bean counters took over ?

They should just add another couple of legs to the 3 pointed start and be done with it.

greenm · 07-30-2003, 07:49 AM

Not 1 second past the lease end.

Stiggs · 07-30-2003, 07:18 PM

I plan on keeping mine until it dies completely!
I have 40K miles on it now...I've only put on ~7K miles in the one year I've owned it, so I'm thinking this baby better last me a real long time. What do you think this truck can go...100K, 125K, 150K, maybe even 200K miles?? Maybe not...but I'm hoping!!
Driving 7 to 8K miles a year should be too bad for it....I'll be pissed if it dies under 100K miles!!!

kwg356 · 08-02-2003, 12:25 PM

I plan to keep it for 10 years.
I still have a '93 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limed., purchased in Nov 92.

I expect the ML500 to do much better than my Jeep ... so far the ML hasn’t disappointed me.

timdf · 08-02-2003, 12:31 PM

they replaced the clamp and while they were at it changed the RHS cat as it had a cracked weld.

Just noticed from the paper work they changed to window switches again (they'd only been done about 10,000 miles back) as they were intermittent.

They also replaced to sound deadening pads on the doors as they were loose.

Nothing too major (and I'm being generous here) has really gone wrong with my ML just a continual trickle of annoyances. A couple of which have left my wife stranded....

I'd like to keep the ML longer after it's out of warranty - but not sure if I can be doing with its bi-monthly trips to the shop....

GregW / Oregon · 08-05-2003, 10:15 AM

No major repairs yet--it's been very reliable after the first year teething problems. I'll proabably keep it another 1 1/2 - 2 years. Depreciation is leveling off.

Gumsdoc · 08-17-2003, 01:22 AM

My 1998 ML320 so far has 125,000 miles on it, as of last week. Up until now there has only been one large mechanical problem (involving the transmission I believe), which was fixed under warranty. There are currently several smaller issues which I don't find too pressing. All things considered, it is doing well for 125,000 miles, at least in my opinion. I feel that it will be good for at least another 125,000, which is good because I sure can't trade it in for much at all

I did ask the dealer last time I was in for service how well MLs were holding up after 100,000 miles. He couldn't give me a good answer because I guess most are not quite there yet, so they really don't have a good idea. Anyone have some really serious miles on one of these??

Suresh

bonte · 08-17-2003, 02:06 AM

my friend has the ML 320 CDI and BMW X5 3.0d...

He's also looking to sell his wifes ML. The detail finishing of the car isn't nearly as good as the BMW he says...

performance also can't keep up with the X5, but that isn't the priority with this guy. He wants a solid, reliably SUV...

so no ML for him anymore, at least not when the ML doesn't have a better detail finishing like the X5 he says.

mb_gopher · 08-18-2003, 02:09 PM

absolutely not! maintenance would be a killer considereding the costs and frequency of breakdowns.

my ml will be gone once the lease is up (would be sooner if i could unload it without paying penalty for early lease termination).

both the vehicle and dealer have been entirely substandard.

to the poster that has had "nothing major" go wrong but some of which have left his wife stranded: *my* wife would consider anything going wrong with her vehicle which left her stranded to be *extremely* MAJOR (as would i). guess you are easy to please and willing to pay huge amounts of money to get it...

toniusbenz · 08-20-2003, 04:43 PM

I'll just wait 1 year after the release of the new ML. If my personal dislikes on my 03 ML are still there. Adios MB

...well there's always the sedans

bonte · 08-20-2003, 04:54 PM

hmm, the engineers of MB should better take a look at this thread... the look sare ok to me (but it's time for a new model) but the mechanics/electronics were not their best work apparently

(Off course they can always hire me for a lousy yearly wage of approx. 150.000 EUR ...

)

j2nh · 08-23-2003, 11:38 PM

Toureg or Porsche Pepper. NEVER AGAIN an MB. Warranty is now up and I am test driving new vehicles next week. I have ZERO confidence in the vehicle to continue to run or my dealer's ability to repair it when it breaks. The irony in the situation was that when I purchased my ML I had every intention of keeping it for an extended period of time. I don't like buying new cars, too much of a hassel. I wanted good, solid, transportation for my wife. A Mercedes Benz was the obvious choice right? Could not have been more wrong.
No offense to those that have ML's that are trouble free. I'm just jelous.
Jim (a bitter man)
00 ML430
01 996

azinn · 08-24-2003, 09:13 AM

I'll give you an AMEN on that ! My feelings exactly. Engineered like no other, The Mercedes Experience................... what BS!

phillip · 09-02-2003, 01:26 PM

well i bought the extended warrenty i will keep it for

about 5 years hopefully i will not have many problems

with it , thanks foe all the replies.

2000 ml430

07-28-2003, 11:28 PM	#2
Azure ML Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 11 Drives: 99 ML430	I'll be keeping mine until at least 2007. __________________ -Michael

07-29-2003, 12:45 AM	#3
timdf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 266 Drives: ML430, Mini Cooper S and Porsche 911 Twin Turbo	I'm going to run mine into the ground as it's practically worthless anyway ..... If anything major goes wrong, which doubtless it will, I'll just sell it for scrap or whatever I can get for it. IMHO the ML is not a real MB - far to much US content. Come to that is there any such MB vehicle these days as there was some years ago before the bean counters took over ? They should just add another couple of legs to the 3 pointed start and be done with it. __________________ Tim Former race engineer and senior designer for Formula 1 and CART at Cosworth Racing '07 Lexus RX400h Hybrid AWD (ML430 replacement) '03 Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Stage II tuned '05 Mini Cooper S - Super Charged go kart :-) '03 VW Jetta

07-30-2003, 07:49 AM	#4
greenm Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Md. Posts: 40 Drives: 2005 ML500 SE, 2005 X5	No Not 1 second past the lease end.

07-30-2003, 07:18 PM	#5
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,300 Drives: 2003 CLK55	I plan on keeping mine until it dies completely! I have 40K miles on it now...I've only put on ~7K miles in the one year I've owned it, so I'm thinking this baby better last me a real long time. What do you think this truck can go...100K, 125K, 150K, maybe even 200K miles?? Maybe not...but I'm hoping!! Driving 7 to 8K miles a year should be too bad for it....I'll be pissed if it dies under 100K miles!!! __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

08-02-2003, 12:31 PM	#7
timdf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 266 Drives: ML430, Mini Cooper S and Porsche 911 Twin Turbo	Mine's just been in for the power steering recall .... they replaced the clamp and while they were at it changed the RHS cat as it had a cracked weld. Just noticed from the paper work they changed to window switches again (they'd only been done about 10,000 miles back) as they were intermittent. They also replaced to sound deadening pads on the doors as they were loose. Nothing too major (and I'm being generous here) has really gone wrong with my ML just a continual trickle of annoyances. A couple of which have left my wife stranded.... I'd like to keep the ML longer after it's out of warranty - but not sure if I can be doing with its bi-monthly trips to the shop.... __________________ Tim Former race engineer and senior designer for Formula 1 and CART at Cosworth Racing '07 Lexus RX400h Hybrid AWD (ML430 replacement) '03 Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Stage II tuned '05 Mini Cooper S - Super Charged go kart :-) '03 VW Jetta

08-02-2003, 12:25 PM	#6
kwg356 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9 Drives: ML500	I plan to keep it for 10 years. I still have a '93 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limed., purchased in Nov 92. I expect the ML500 to do much better than my Jeep ... so far the ML hasn’t disappointed me.

08-05-2003, 10:15 AM	#8
GregW / Oregon Super Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 925 Drives: 2006 ML350; 2008 BMW M3	65k on my 5 1/2-yr old '98 No major repairs yet--it's been very reliable after the first year teething problems. I'll proabably keep it another 1 1/2 - 2 years. Depreciation is leveling off. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2006 ML350 - Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum; Packages: Comfort, Lighting, Entertainment, Appearance, Airmatic, Sunroof; Options: Nav, Sirius, hitch, heated seats, power liftgate; Mods: Stainless front & rear skid plates, Hoen Xenonmatch ti fog & standing lamps, ML63 20x10 wheels, iPod adapter. 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine White/CF roof/Fox Red

08-17-2003, 01:22 AM	#9
Gumsdoc Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cleveland Posts: 1 Drives: ML320	ML Mileage My 1998 ML320 so far has 125,000 miles on it, as of last week. Up until now there has only been one large mechanical problem (involving the transmission I believe), which was fixed under warranty. There are currently several smaller issues which I don't find too pressing. All things considered, it is doing well for 125,000 miles, at least in my opinion. I feel that it will be good for at least another 125,000, which is good because I sure can't trade it in for much at all I did ask the dealer last time I was in for service how well MLs were holding up after 100,000 miles. He couldn't give me a good answer because I guess most are not quite there yet, so they really don't have a good idea. Anyone have some really serious miles on one of these?? Suresh

08-17-2003, 02:06 AM	#10
bonte Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 90	my friend has the ML 320 CDI and BMW X5 3.0d... He's also looking to sell his wifes ML. The detail finishing of the car isn't nearly as good as the BMW he says... performance also can't keep up with the X5, but that isn't the priority with this guy. He wants a solid, reliably SUV... so no ML for him anymore, at least not when the ML doesn't have a better detail finishing like the X5 he says. __________________ Bart

08-18-2003, 02:09 PM	#11
mb_gopher Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7	absolutely not! maintenance would be a killer considereding the costs and frequency of breakdowns. my ml will be gone once the lease is up (would be sooner if i could unload it without paying penalty for early lease termination). both the vehicle and dealer have been entirely substandard. to the poster that has had "nothing major" go wrong but some of which have left his wife stranded: my wife would consider anything going wrong with her vehicle which left her stranded to be extremely MAJOR (as would i). guess you are easy to please and willing to pay huge amounts of money to get it...

08-20-2003, 04:43 PM	#12
toniusbenz Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 55 Drives: MB	I'll just wait 1 year after the release of the new ML. If my personal dislikes on my 03 ML are still there. Adios MB ...well there's always the sedans Last edited by toniusbenz; 08-20-2003 at 04:47 PM.

08-20-2003, 04:54 PM	#13
bonte Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 90	hmm, the engineers of MB should better take a look at this thread... the look sare ok to me (but it's time for a new model) but the mechanics/electronics were not their best work apparently (Off course they can always hire me for a lousy yearly wage of approx. 150.000 EUR ... ) __________________ Bart

08-23-2003, 11:38 PM	#14
j2nh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 22 Drives: ML 430	History Toureg or Porsche Pepper. NEVER AGAIN an MB. Warranty is now up and I am test driving new vehicles next week. I have ZERO confidence in the vehicle to continue to run or my dealer's ability to repair it when it breaks. The irony in the situation was that when I purchased my ML I had every intention of keeping it for an extended period of time. I don't like buying new cars, too much of a hassel. I wanted good, solid, transportation for my wife. A Mercedes Benz was the obvious choice right? Could not have been more wrong. No offense to those that have ML's that are trouble free. I'm just jelous. Jim (a bitter man) 00 ML430 01 996

08-24-2003, 09:13 AM	#15
azinn Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 394 Drives: 2009 Altimta 2.5S, 2007 Scion tC, 2000 ML 430 Money Pit Finally Gone! Oh Happy Day!	I'll give you an AMEN on that ! My feelings exactly. Engineered like no other, The Mercedes Experience................... what BS!

09-02-2003, 01:26 PM	#16
phillip Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 11 Drives: ml430	well i bought the extended warrenty i will keep it for about 5 years hopefully i will not have many problems with it , thanks foe all the replies. 2000 ml430

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