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Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

ML 500 Inspiration Edition

Dan Steinborn, 01/04/2009
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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We bought this SUV new (it is our first, and only, SUV). It has always been very reliable and has provided us with the hauling capacity we needed (moving household goods and garden supplies). It has been comfortable on trips and for in city driving. Fuel economy is not this model's forte--it's a heavy vehicle with a large engine. Even though we are light footed, our in city fuel economy has always been between 12 and 13 MPG.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Great SUV

Jose Martinez, 09/24/2008
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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I purchased this ML 500 CPO with 22,000 miles. It has performed flawlessly except for a xenon lamp (under warranty) and a faulty heated seat controller (under warranty). It performs well off road and is very comfortable on long trips. I have the Inspiration package and love the fit and finish. I would buy another.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

ITS COME A LONG WAYS FROM 1998

FRED PERRY, 12/11/2002
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS FROM MY OLD 1998 ML320, MOST PRIOR OWNERS WILL NEVER COME BACK. I FEEL MERCEDES BENZ CARS AND SUV'S ARE THE SAFEST BUILT VEHICLES IN THE WORLD AND THAT IS WHY I HAVE COME BACK FROM A 1998 ML 320 TO A 2003 ML 500. WHAT A DIFFERENCE WITH OVER A 1000+IMPROVEMENTS.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

ML500 I love this car

fbon, 08/26/2003
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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I got my ML500 2 months ago (silver w/ Java interior) and the car is a blast. Best of all the punch of the 288hsp V8 will put a big grin on your face. Coming from a BMW 328, I can honestly say this SUV is truly a sporty utilitarian. Interior is splendid as far as confort. Some design improvement possible. Overall Mercedes Benz did a big effort in 2002 to correct/update most of the shortcomings of earlier versions just as soccer moms were rushing to the the X5s and Accura SUVs. This vehicle is hot!! again believe me. I already saw several black ML500 with Inspiration Edition and their big chrome grill in lots of cool places in NYC. No reliability issue to report so far.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Outstanding ML500

Patrick, 10/03/2007
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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By far the very best SUV I have ever owned. After over 70,000 miles it still runs like a dream. No mechanical or electrical problems. A definite keeper!

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