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2006 ML350 - excellent SUV
Dan Crick, 11/30/2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
The 2006 ML 350 has more than enough power especially when bolted to the 7 speed automatic transmission. I do not know why anyone would purchase the ML500 after driving the ML350. Acceleration is adequate to any task short of the drag strip. The car is extremely quiet even at high speeds. The Harmon Kardon stereo is the best factory set-up I have heard and is significantly better than the Bose systems I have had. I do not like the cruise control stalk as it is too close to the turn signal stalk. You must also pay close attention to options as they can be confusing. Overall an excellent SUV and MB provides lifetime roadside assistance at no additional cost!
LOOKS CAN BE VERY DECEIVING....
Bonnie Pullara, 09/07/2015
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
34 of 37 people found this review helpful
Run away folks and never buy an ML350. I assumed since it was German engineered, it would be perfect like the BMW which I've owned several BMWs sonce the 90s. I chose the ML350 over the X5 based on being of a more luxurious look. I didn't expect the quality to be that of a $10,000 new vehicle. It was just that, a piece of junk. From the balance shaft issues to the power steering issues to the transmission issues, it never stops. Repairs in the thousands! Saddest part is Mercedes knew about their defective issues and don't stand behind their known defects leaving the customers in a bad way. Shame on Mercedes! I will never buy a Mercedes-Benz again and will stick with BMW always. My Mercedes-Benz SUV piece of junk everyday vehicle is now garaged and I'm forced to drive my weekend BMW M6 as my everyday vehicle until I figure out what to do to get rid of it without taking a huge financial loss but still maintaining my honesty conveying the good, the bad and the ugly which is how I live my life. Mercedes don't care about reputation nor repeat business from loyal customers; they just care about money....
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Buy extended warranty, maintainence$$$
don, 09/23/2010
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Dealership charges $600 for glorified oil change (schedule C). Have had for 4 yrs only about 7000 mi/yr. Now my warranty is up- last month. Only 28,000 mi., I have had numerous transmission problems, only the Mercedes dealership will take care of it. Have spent over $5000 since warranty out.
Great SUV IF its working
flip900rr, 12/06/2012
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
42 of 47 people found this review helpful
We purchased an 2006 ML500 a year ago. It has been in the shop at least 4 times and over $10K of repairs. I am glad we purchased the extended warranty and it is still covered. Thank God! Anways, if this suv was just reliable it would be perfect. My wife and I love driving this vehicle. The problem it is always in the shop. We are thinking about trading it in because it a hassle taking it to the shop every 3-4 months. This is by far the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned.
Great when it's not in the shop. Can't recommend
Andy C, 02/02/2019
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Be VERY careful with the 2006 ML350. When everything works there's nothing like it! Drive is superb, handling is excellent, and the HK stereo system is incredible. Peppy engine, holds cruise speed no problem, even on inclines. All-around over-engineered but it's something else for sure! However .......... bought it used 2+ years ago (9/16), in pristine external and internal condition, maintenance records showing all oil changes at better-than-Mercedes recommended intervals, with 84k miles on it. Within a week the car went into limp mode (transmission) and I had the transmission/valve body conductor plate issue, repaired that ($1,100), and all was well until about < 1 month later experiencing front-end noises/grinding, thinking wheel bearing but it was the front differential ($1,100). MB poorly designed/implemented bearings (they used light duty bearings) had to be redone (used car dealer's mechanic did poor job on repair, had to have it re-done just last week, but that's an aside). The secondary air intake (front of engine, bolt on, vacuum lines, etc.) failed and did that myself. Thermostat failed at 94k miles. I did that repair myself. Then had that differential bearing sound again, but turned out to be a wheel bearing, a repair I could not do. Recently, the entire liner (inside ceiling fabric) started coming down, had to get that redone. All in all, too many failures along the way, am WAY underwater in terms of what I have in it, and now I am in hope/prayer mode that the scary balance shaft issue does not happen to me. If so then I think I'll scrap it. I will NEVER buy another Mercedes Benz for as long as I live.
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