Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Consumer Reviews
What A Lemon
Trouble started 10 days past qualifying for the lemon law - met all stipulations except the time period. Towed numerous times for the same problem to the same dealership (due to a move not the selling dealership). Never could fix for any length of time. Regional service manager wouldn't return calls, Mercedes USA wouldn't help. Would NEVER recommend one.
MB poor quality
Brake pads replaced 15m and 30m mi.yellow light on in dash for something all the time. Oil comp test, had to add oil three times between oil changes. in shop 10 times 30m mi.
- ML320 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,995846 mi away
- ML320 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,5001,082 mi away
- ML320 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,9951,092 mi away
A "wanna-be" Mercedes
The 2000 ML320 is a good car. The interior is very comfertible. It rates terrible for a Mercedes. The dash is made like crap for one thing. There are not enough cupholders, and no one touch windows all around. It handles well for an SUV, and fuel economy greatly worsens over time. The engine and transmition were brilliantly matched. The transmition is the best I have ever seen.
Terrible build quality
This car has been in the shop 21 times in two years, mostly for annoying little problems, sometimes seriuos problems. This is a Mercedes, it should be top quality. There are also some very goofy interior design flaws - why is the volume control on the passenger side? No sterring wheel audio controls and no door open light. It is fun to drive, and perfoms/ handles well. but way too much time in the shop. Simply not worth it. Also, MB USA simply doesn't care.
Four-years this month
My wife (principle driver) loves this car; I'm less enthused, but it's been much more reliable than what Consumers Report would lead one to believe. Other than regular maintenance and recalls, we've had: replace the cassette deck; adjustment of door latches x2; front brake pad replacement (27K); drivers power window switch replaced. Could be better for a car at 40K miles; but could have been a lot worse.