Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV Consumer Reviews
Love it. Hope to keep it
Bought it used w 63,000 miles. Replaced the starter @ 70,000. 10x better than my grand cherokee. 5x better than my Denalli. The quality and solid feel make me feel like it'll be around for many years to come. The domestic SUV's really felt worn when they had this many miles. This one still drives like new.
Most Pratical Luxury SUV
Living on the top of a mountain dirt road, down a 1200 foot driveway - we got 28 feet of snow in 2002-03 - we really need an SUV. This car has performed in all weather getting us safely home, is a pleasure to drive on the highway - quiet and nimble - and has never caused any maintenance issues other than annoying lights out on the dash. A winner in my book - roomy, comfortable, safe, reliable.
- ML320 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,500151 mi away
- ML320 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,995447 mi away
- ML320 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,500541 mi away
Can Built a Better Car
Never will buy another Mercedes Benz, now I have a Volvo (a much better car. Benz should built a better car for this kind of price I have it seating in my driveway because the latest is the the horn flat ribbon cable inside the steering wheel assembly it broke & came off (my horn doesn't work anymore), never heard this from any other car before shame on Mercedes-Benz-forget about the steering power pump I've paid twice to have it fix beside the recall- interior clothe by the windshield id coming off (both sides). No more Mercedes-Benz for me.
You would expect more from M-B.
First experience with M-B., and a frustrating one, had to be taken to the shop at least 10 times in the past 2 and half years, and was helped by road side assistance at least 6 times more, excellent treatment everytime at shop, but please....for $40K you would expect more. Shame on you M-B, to have this black sheep among your other exquisite siblings...
Biggest Mistake of my life
After 10 days of ownership an electrical short burned a hole in the headliner- in three years the engine has been replaced, 3rd set of brakes, fuel pump, srs system, abs failure, power steering problems, windowswitches, fuses, rattles, broken seat and heater, blown a/c--poor acceleration/decel- tranny issues undiagnosed. NEVER again- No one will give me a decent trade-in due to the vehicle history.
After 80,000 miles - trouble - high cost
Expensive to extend its life - Cayalytic converter cracked, shock absorbers in rear needed replacement, coil went out , spark wires replaced, new transmission fluid required to extend life (MB says no, dealer says yes), New fuel filter,...etc. $3,500 + costs - too much
Exclusive!
I had it since 2000 it now has 27k it still runs superberbly. My husband takes it off roading all the time, it's great.The car doesn't catch peoples eyes as much as it used to because the M-class is all over the place now, but it is still my baby.
Safety, handling & value
I suppose the best way to think of an ML is that it's the least "Mercedes" Mercedes. A lower quality fit and finish is an obvious compromise in getting the price to the mid $30's. First, the ML is safer than most SUVs because of superb braking, multiple airbags (my 2000 ML has six), ESP (electronic stability program), and very good handling. The cabin offers fewer frills, but really only fails in the all important cup holder department. Operationally, the biggest improvement I can think of would be a larger gas tank for a little better range and fewer fill ups.
ML 430
I am very impressed with the overall comfort and performance of my ML. The car is roomy, fast, firm, and well designed.
Love it when it is out of the shop
It is a smooth quiet car with fair gas mileage. Very comfortable and easy to drive. However, many many small things go wrong and fixing it is difficult, at least for my dealer. Everything turns out to be not covered. The window lever went out 4 times in the first two years, the radio/navigation system went out 5 times while on warranty and now I have a 2500 dollar box that isn't working. The oil light went on for 6 months and they couldn't figure out how to fix it. The key did not recognize me for three weeks and three trips to the dealer, etc.