Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Thought it would be better
lbf, 01/22/2009
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
Great car until it hit 107,000. New power steering pump $1000. Next month emmission air pump $1400. Drove it 4 miles check engine light came on again. Must clean engine vents. Maybe cleaned externaly for $650. If that does not work - $2000+. m selling the car. Lots of little stuff goes wrong.
Big disappointment
Nailz, 09/13/2007
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a Starmark certified vehicle from Mercedes. Almost immediately I noticed some issues: Two exterior plastic body pieces spontaneously broke, interior plastic parts seemed prone to breakage as well. Also, the breaks were very noisey and fluttery (dealer told me to live w/). Eventually, more serious (i.e. expensive) issues arose: fuel injectors became blocked, spark plugs fouled, coils needed replacement, power steering line ruptured... all within 21000 miles of purchase. Of the thousands of dollars in repair bills virtually nothing was covered by the Mercedes Starmark warranty. Shockingly poor quality, esp. from a company with such a premium reputation (and price tag)
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Love my car
bettyrella, 09/29/2002
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the NICEST auto I have ever owned. I have had excellent reliability and have put nearly 40000mi on it in 2 years. I recomend it to everyone I know and I always get a WOW when I open the sky view roof. You can't imagine how awesome an 8 foot sunroof is, or as my husband says "a convertable SUV". I got rear-ended in my ML and the Honda Accord that hit me was totaled at 50mph, and all I had was a scratch...no joke, on my bumper. The other driver said it felt like he hit a brick wall!!! Anyway enjoy the luxury the safety RELIABILITY and pure joy of driving this car, you will never want another!!
my opinion
sm, 10/11/2002
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the second ML I've owned and both have been totally reliable and fun to drive. Don't discount this SUV based upon some of the petty complaints passed around on the web, go drive one and see for yourself.
My new 8 yr old ride
Passing Buck, 01/11/2009
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Traded my 04 Escalade ESV for this ML430 and some cash. Should have bought an M Class years ago. Much better engineering and build quality. More fun to drive, and more driver friendly and intuitive. Any bugs long since worked out, I think. Mileage is almost 17 city. Comfortable, and easier in & out. Smooth and quiet.