Used 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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2004 ML500
TGI an '04, 07/20/2010
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
79 of 82 people found this review helpful
It's no secret the early MLs were plagued w/problems. By '04 Merc was trying to win back consumers and my ML was a great value. All the bells and whistles, no defects, price reflected poor reputation and turned out to be a solid performer! From formal outings to hauling kids, lumber, furniture and landscape rock - still looks good as new.
Pushing 160000 miles
dancemom23, Sand Springs, OK, 06/20/2015
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful
I enjoy driving this car. It has a lot of power and gets around in the snow and ice really well. We bought this for our daughter 3 years ago, and we've had to replace a water pump, and the brakes, and the tires, of course...but it's dependable and zippy. Does require premium gas. It's a good little car.
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'04 ML500 is Amazing Value!
SoCal, 10/16/2007
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
After launching the world's most unreliable SUV in 2001 Mercedes took the ML took this project back and put significant improvements into each subsequent year. The 2004 is a solid truck with great towing, solid handling, great performance for its weight, and an outstanding daily driver. Unlike the X5, cargo space is tall and the cabin roomy. Bumper to bumper length of an Accord for easy parking and tight turning radius. Good in the snow, decent mountain climber and enjoys the twisties! Stay away from the 2001 but you'll benefit from the bad reputation in the following years and get exceptional value.
ML500 4X4AWD
JHWII, 05/12/2004
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased this vehicle for my mother. She feels very safe in the ML and loves the ease of Entry and Exit. At 74 who gives a rip about gas mileage. You can't take it with you! Your kids will have fun after your gone!!
Love it!!!
Aronky, 02/25/2010
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Love this car...I'm 16 and this is my second Benz after wrecking the first one. It has tons of room, very nice leather that NEVER wears. Sound system was great. A few problems with ball bearings and engine mounts, but inexpensive to fix and caused because the previous owner was apparently abusive. Great acceleration and handles great. So good off-road, can go everywhere all my friends with lifted trucks can. Feels really solid and was built with great quality. I would recommend this car to anyone who has kids or needs room for stuff but still wants performance and comfort.