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Posted by: spare time toys Feb 5 2008, 04:28 PM

Im looking at a 2000 Benz ML55 AMG Looking at replacing my pickup with something a little nicer with 4 real doors the we could fit in.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 5 2008, 04:38 PM

They're nice. Personally I like the BMW X5 a little better. Parents have the X5 4.8 and my best friend has the AMG ML and he says he wishes he had the X5.

Posted by: spare time toys Feb 5 2008, 10:08 PM

I just dont care for BMWs though most of the guys at work who drive them are total butts

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 5 2008, 10:40 PM

Well the AMG is cool enough. Hope you do your own work though or have enough $ to keep it up. They are a very good vehicle as long as you keep them up and maintaned well.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Feb 5 2008, 11:32 PM

Wait 'til you have to change the fuel filter ............................ I'll just sit back with a case of beer and watch ....................... The Cap'n

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 5 2008, 11:36 PM

My vote is either to become a and get the BMW or just get the BMW and be yourself.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 6 2008, 12:00 AM

Yeah... those are fun eh? Fortunately I had someone there to help me my first time.

Posted by: spare time toys Feb 6 2008, 04:31 AM

Pre or post servive letter

Posted by: spare time toys Feb 6 2008, 04:33 AM

Hey I resemble that remark. Hows the car coming or is it on hold for a little while

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 6 2008, 08:31 PM

Funny you should be looking at a Mercedes.... My car is on hold because I'm working on one.

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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 6 2008, 08:48 PM

I'm on my third used MB now. Nothing but a pain in the ass. I had a 98 E320 station wagon. Had to change the motor mounts cause they were LEAKING. That's right, LEAKING!! Turns out the motor mounts are hydraulic. The load leveler (rear shocks) went out. That was just less than a grand. We have a 94 E320 convertible now. Nice car but just recently discovered warped head. Spent about $5,000 this time. About every 2 to 3 hundred miles the engine will just stop for no apparent reason. Wait one minute and it starts right up and runs good for another 2 or 3 hundred. WTF? Too many problems to list. Someone told me that since 1990 MB has made so many different models that their quality control has gone to hell. Old cast iron V8s may gobble the gas but they seem to last forever. The next MB I buy will be at least 20 years old.

Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: spare time toys Feb 7 2008, 04:10 PM

OK went and drove the ML and it made some clunky noises that just didnt sound OK . So I passed on it. Lots of other cars out there to look at.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 7 2008, 04:59 PM

He chose... Wisely.