Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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More problems than you would expect
rsingr, 10/08/2005
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased 4 Mercedes in 2003, (2) ML500, (1) 500S and (1) E500 The ML500's had fuse box fans that squealed for a half hour in the morning. Serious brake and tire problems. Each ML required new tires at 25,000 miles. Each has had the brakes replaced twice in 46,000 miles. ($1,400 for brakes) At 53,000 miles the brakes squeal so bad they are embarrassing to drive. Each has been in about a dozen times for various repairs. Top dollar, inferior quality, design problems and miserable service. Avoid these automobiles.
ML500 - Very Poor Ride
Not Too Happy, 12/20/2005
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am very unhappy with the ride. MB should be ashamed, no wonder they are loosing market share like anything. What the hell were they thinking when they designed the suspension system for this thing - ML500 with $50,000. The other problem, which my dealer tells me is normal - all tires are feathering a lot, he tells me this is normal. I am supposed to change the tires every 15-20000 miles? My god the ride is just so bad - 10 mins ride and your body is ready to fall a part. never expected a donut size tire either with MB, when others have full size spare. Don't know what to do with this.
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MY ML 500
BUDDY, 06/29/2003
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
FUN CAR TO DRIVE, IT IS VERY FAST AND A VERY GOOD RIDE. THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH MY ML500 IS NOISY BRAKES, REAR TIRES WEARING OUT PREMATURLY AND BAD CUP HOLDERS. DEALERSHIP STATES THERE ARE NO CURRENT FIX FOR ABOVE PROBLEMS BUT THEY ARE VERY AWARE OF THEM. ALSO IT SEEMS THE PAINT IS VERY THIN. IT CHIPS VERY EASY.
Great all round SUV
P.G.P., 06/18/2003
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my third ML, owned a 2000 430, a 2002 500 and now just took delivery of my '03 ML500 with the Inspiration Pkg. Handling and performance is fantastic but to make it even better I changed the springs to lower the vehicle ~1 1/2" - it really improves the cornering performance and still leaves a little travel for minor off- roading.
Like the new '03 ML500
fj, 11/23/2002
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
especially the standardized NAV/GPS system... fancy control panel..