Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class a good car?
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How do people like the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?
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This is a very safe and solid SUV, while it may lack some bells and whistles; it has all that it needs to be a solid SUV. I’ve owned 4 of these, 1998 ML 320 2000 ML 320, 2001 ML 430, and 2002 ML 500. It was my wife’s vehicle, I bought this for her to keep her safe, and when a new safety feature was released I traded in the previous one for a new one (stability control, curtain airbags…) I lost her to cancer at 31 years old. So now I keep her ML500 in the garage all waxed and clean. Some people complain about that the tires and or brakes wear out around 20k miles, I’ve experienced this too, but keep in mind that this SUV is almost 5,000 pounds, twice as heavy as an average sedan.
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What options are available on the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?
Available Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2002 Submodel Types: SUV, Diesel, ML63 AMG
Available Trims: ML350 4MATIC, ML350, ML 350 4MATIC, ML320, ML350 BlueTEC, ML500, ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, ML 400 4MATIC, ML320 BlueTEC, ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, ML550 4MATIC, ML430, ML63 AMG, ML320 CDI, ML550
Exterior Colors: Black, Iridium Silver Metallic, Polar White, Arctic White, Palladium Silver Metallic, Steel Grey Metallic, Lunar Blue Metallic , Diamond White Metallic, Obsidian Black Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Capri Blue Metallic, Desert Silver Metallic, Sand Beige Metallic, Dakota Brown Metallic, Pewter Metallic, Cinnabar Red Metallic, designo Diamond White Metallic, Alabaster White, Diamond Silver Metallic, Alpine Rain Metallic, Barolo Red Metallic, Brilliant Silver, Desert Silver, Orion Blue, Pearl Beige Metallic, Platinum Blue Metallic, Azure Blue, Azure Blue Metallic, Black Opal, Bordeaux Red Metallic
Interior Colors: Black leatherette, Almond Beige leatherette, Cashmere leatherette, Black leather, Black leather/suede, Auburn Brown/Black leather, Grey leatherette, Macadamia leather, Macadamia leatherette, Almond Beige leather, Charcoal, Ash, Ash leather/suede, Ash leatherette, Grey/Black leather, Almond Beige/Black leather, Ash leather, Black Dinamica/MB-Tex Leatherette leatherette/suede, Black premium leather, Brown Nappa, Gray, designo® Auburn Brown premium leather, Java, designo Ash, designo Black premium leather, designo Java/Borneo, designo Porcelain premium leather
Popular Features: AWD/4WD, Alarm, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Stability Control, Auto Climate Control, Rear Bench Seats, Power Driver Seat, Trip Computer, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Sunroof/Moonroof, Post-collision safety system, Bluetooth, Pre-collision safety system, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Automatic Emergency Braking, Heated seats, Navigation, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Back-up camera, USB Inputs, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Stereo, Towing Hitch, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, Keyless Entry/Start, Leather Seats, Cooled Seats, Rear Entertainment System, Adaptive Cruise Control, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Upgraded Engine
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 8, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), diesel, regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, rear wheel drive
