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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

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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mercedes ML 500 beats the rest

Starjet, 11/07/2002
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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I've test driven the BMW, Acura, Lexus and the new Volvo SUVs, some several times, and the ML 500 beats them all. The car drives like a dream, has power to spare, and has many great features, like it's easy to use nav system. Plus you can feel safe and secure in this SUV. It's safety features are second to none. Whats best about Mercedes is how your treated before, during and after the purchase of the vehicle. At Mercedes there is no presure, they want you to make the right purchase for yourself, and you feel welcomed at the dealership even after you purchase the vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fast and Fun SUV

Geopap, 10/11/2002
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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Very capable on and off road SUV. Very powerfull near 300hp motor. Very happy with this vehicle.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

It's an acquired taste

MB&Caddy, 03/05/2008
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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I've owned my ML500 for 5 months now. Coming from my 01 Seville STS, was a change of course. Overall I think the vehicle hits the mark. Not perfect, but what vehicle is. Gas mileage is decent, but this is my 2nd V8 in 5 yrs so I'm used to the gas guzzling. Off the line snap is good enough to put you back in your seat. First trip was to Gatlinburg, TN and the MB was nothing but solid. Had to dial down the cruise in the mountains, it kept accelerating. Solid, comfortable, great view in traffic and a huge sunroof. Slips in and out of traffic and parking is a breeze, waiting for first real experience w/ bad weather. This thing shrugs off rain and wind like it's nothing.

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