Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Consumer Reviews
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Love my 2012 ml350 diesel but it's a money pit
I've loved driving my ml350 diesel but every time I take it in for an oil change it's comes out with a massive repair bill. The check engine light is always going off and it's always a minimum of $2,000. I've had to replace the Oil cooler for $5,000 that was a recall on several years but not mine, blue tech cooler $2,000, motor mount $2,000 and on and on. It's like a sick dog you love and have already spent so much money on that you keep sinking more in hoping this will fix it. I'll probably never buy another Mercedes because this one has left me with a bad experience.
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Not E-Class but Better
The 2012 ML350 doesn't ride or drive like an E-Class (I've had two) but neither does anything else either. The ML350 is a great freeway car though. It is roomy, comfortable, and drives like a dream. It has excellent seats and it is quiet inside. In a recent non-freeway trip of several hundred miles, my ML350 BlueTec averaged 30.9 mpg for the entire trip. That mileage will get the vehicle nearly 700 miles between fueling stops! This was my 4th Mercedes and 3rd diesel. Overall, it is, by far, the best car that I have ever owned. After having driven 1000s of Intetstate miles, I absolutely love this car! It is a true blue highway cruiser. In fact, I’ve driven it from central Illinois to Detroit several times now and still had a 1/4 tank of fuel in the tank when I got there.
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Outstanding Vehicle
Traded in the GLK350 for this ML350. Although the GLK was a great vehicle, the ML affords me more space and is much more comfortable. Can't say enough about this vehicle and recommend it to anyone who wants a comfortable SUV. For those who worry about fuel consumption, averaging 24 MPG in mixed driving and expect to do better. Very quite inside and very classy inside and out. Try it, you'll like it!!
Nu-Blu...more than a year in and Still Smiling!
I have had my 2012 ML 350 Bluetec without any issues for over a year near 20k miles. It has proven to be a tried/true work horse and I have no regrets. I have averaged an indicated 23 mpg during this period and on long Hwy seen about 29mpg driving a constant 80mph. Most of my commute is stop/go city w/limited fwy and it still gets 23-25 if you don't bury your foot to feel that strong 455ft lbs of torque. I'm truly convinced that this is a great overall vehicle and am glad I chose this powertrain. FYI think about it..for about $1500 extra at purchase it holds its value advantage of $5000-9000 or more than the gas engine over the same ownership period! IMHO that is money in the bank .
Great all around suv
Fantastic towing ability BUT,comes at a cost with diesel blue tec Blue tec flawed in these vehicles You find out too late when there is a problem then you find it’s happening to slot of folks Took 4.1 years, right after warranty and problems totalling $3800 for a simple heater in blue tec tank
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