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Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Consumer Reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Worst benz ever

MLHater, 06/27/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 4dr SUV AWD
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When this vehicle came out, I was intrigued by its unique skin and the cache of the three pointed star. After being on a waiting list for almost a month, I bought the dealer's demo vehicle for a reasonable price. The car performed well except for an annoying driveline rattle. I took it to the dealer, but they could not fix it. Annoyed and late for a meeting, I merged onto the interstate only to find that the car would not shift out of second gear. IT NEEDED A NEW transmission with less than 10000 miles, this was unacceptable. I traded it for an RX300 and have had no problems.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent vehicle.

MM, 12/14/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 4dr SUV AWD
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I got this in 1998 after being on a wait list for a few months. Everything is great about it and I cannot wait until I get a newer model of it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

ML320

johns, 05/20/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 4dr SUV AWD
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ML320 has been so much fun to drive. Initially found the tires made a huge differnce in the drive. Michelin LTX are the best ride w/this vehichle. Has more road noise than the newer versions.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Mixed Review

FrostyPaw, 12/27/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 4dr SUV AWD
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Drives wonderfully, but in 1 year we've replaced the wiper motors twice, had the driver window fail, the electrical system short out and had a rupture to the power steering fluid hose. Starmark doesn't cover much of anything and the service department is second class compared to BMW, Audi & Acura.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Mixed Feelings

MetroMike, 01/06/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 4dr SUV AWD
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Even with all the bad press and reliability problems my wife and I decided to purchase the truck. It's been relatively trouble free, and reliable. Yes, there are some squeeks and rattles, but they're minor. What repairs we did have we're costly, but it's a Mercedes. To quote a mechanic that worked on the car... "You're better off with the devil you know then the devil you don't!" We'll keep it for a while longer. (We do like the Highlander though!)

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