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by gjb49
Apr 7, 2013 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Safe, Economical, Extremely Comfortable, Stylish
Cons: Needs Premium fuel, parts can be pricey.
The Bottom Line: My car cost $5400. The repairs (not including the sunroof) have come to $3400.
In the end, is it all worth it?? A resounding yes.
When I purchased the car, the following were inoperative: Both rear windows. Sunroof (would go up but not open fully, needs new pulleys and cables). Shifter would not go into manual mode (did not check during test drive). ... read more
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by mkirkwag
Dec 26, 2007 - Updated May 11, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No 
Pros: Lots of little luxuries and a smooth ride.
Cons: Constant, expensive problems. Proprietary parts. Very mediocre mileage.
The Bottom Line: If you can't pay, don't play. Too many problems for such a low-mileage car.
If you would normally buy a luxury car, this review isn't for you. This review is for the once-in-a-lifetime folks tempted by a used "deal." We went out for kitty litter and came home with a Mercedes. Which is to say, it was an impulse buy. We saw a ... read more
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by jmiklosi
Nov 3, 2007 - Updated Nov 16, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Prestige, traction control, looks, fuel mileage better than expected
Cons: Sluggish six, transmission in cold, interior material quality
The Bottom Line: Recommended, but look for one with a clean documented history, and set aside some money for service and repairs!
Purchased the ML 320 used in 2006 with fairly low mileage. The truck had full service history (which is a must, knowing how expensive Mercedes service costs are). Originally I bought this car for its prestige, figuring the performance will be average or ... read more
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by dackelmommy
May 26, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Simply, a fabulously safe, well running, stable auto.
Cons: It won't run forever.
The Bottom Line: As I survived a head on collision on a major highway, at 70MPH, in a Mercedes, I will never drive any other make of automobile. Need I say more?
After surviving a head on collision, at 70 mph, in my '97 300E, I made the instant decision to stay in Mercedes the rest of my life. I also owned at that time a restored '71 280SL, (that I had since 1978) that I ended up selling, then, took the cash to ... read more
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by dunny1
May 9, 2007 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great ride, good MPG, Cargo room
Cons: No tow rating, electrical and directional lever location, maintenance schedule
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car for style, ride and safety
Coming off a Jeep Grand Cherokee, I was very pleased to pick up a 1999 E320 4 Matic wagon. Gas mileage on the highway is 26 and around town 19. This car has a very solid feel and handles well.The all wheel drive is excellent. You don't feel it until you ... read more
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by mercedes_lover
Aug 6, 2006 - Updated Aug 7, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: style, nice ride, quiet engine
Cons: Oil change expensive, wish night lights turned off automatically.
The Bottom Line: Just buy the car already, will ya?
I was in the market for a used car and kept going back and forth as to what to get. I wanted something luxury but the options were many. Soon as I saw it in the dealer lot, I had to have it. I have had no regrets. So stylish. When changing lanes on ... read more
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by barkingcar
Mar 2, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Size, steering, manuverability, fuel economy / power(empty) Seat heaters.
Cons: Rubermaid interior, loud sunroof, poor quality feel, HVAC is tempermental.
The Bottom Line: Does not live up to Mercedes quality, still better than Ford or Chevy but probably not worth the premium for the minor increase in quality.
Overall I am satisfied with my ML. I bought it a couple years old with 20K miles on it for less than half original price. Good deal for me anyway! Glad I wasn't the original owner taking the bath. I have owned many Mercedes cars (SL500, 190E 2.6, ... read more
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by anthonykurten
Nov 24, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Traditional Style, larger interior space, and superior dashboard controls.
Cons: Older technology does not allow for upgrades.
The Bottom Line: This car is reliable, fun to drive, and a good to keep.
It has the essence of a Mercedes Benz.
I bought my car in July 2005. I still don't understand why I could not find good reviews about my car. The 1999 C280 is a car to keep. I wanted to trade for the newest C CLASS version, but I wasn't satisfied with them. I feel like the older one's are ... read more
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by dezinetech
Aug 14, 2005 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Beautiful car! reliable, Handsome, luxurious....just love it!
Cons: no memory seat. no heating seats (no biggy since I live in California)
The Bottom Line: get the car if you're in the market for a luxurious small sedan
After college, My girl and I wanted something more luxurious other than our hondas. We didn't want to spend too much either. Since I'm a car enthusiast and love working on my own cars I was pretty confident in getting a used car with some mileage as ... read more
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by travelmess
Jun 30, 2005 - Updated Jul 3, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: solid as a rock(-et), incredible handling/power/braking, huge trunk
Cons: Not exactly your "family" car
The Bottom Line: Wow - if you find one - snap it up.
My wife thought I was nuts -- a 6 year old car???? OK OK. This is not just a car, and if you find one that hasn't been abused, and can afford it, BUY it. This is a stealth sleeper. It's a baby Benz packed w/ more punches than a prize fighter. V-8, ... read more
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by luxury05
Mar 12, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Presence
Elegance
Power
Cabin
Every Mercedes Benz Amentity
Cons: Gas Mileage
The Bottom Line: I recommend this car to anyone! A Mercedes Benz S-Class 92-99 is a classic that will never go out of style. Stay away from the 00-Present
In August of 2004, I went to a Mercedes Benz Dealership, where I was in search of an S-class. 97-99. The dealer showed me many, but none as striking as the Black on Black S320 LWB, that sat sheak and sporty, yet refined and classy. As I got in the S320, ... read more
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by rabbipal
Feb 28, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Nice power
Cons: Terrible reliability
The Bottom Line: Stay away from this SUV
I own a 1999 ML430 with 70K miles. It was a toss between the BMW X5 and this car and I chose this one - if only I knew then what I know now. A few weeks ago it had the identical problem (the p/s hose broke at the radiator connection). My wife was driving ... read more
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by shreeiyer
Feb 16, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Good acceleration, mid-sized with three rows of seats and the three point star logo
Cons: Horribile reliability, very expensive repair, less value for money than others.
The Bottom Line: Most expensive to maintain because of reliability problems and most other luxury SUV's provide value for money and features. Avoid this SUV.
One good side - it has a peppy acceleration, mid-sized with three rows of seats, firm leather seats (good and bad) and the three point star logo! Now Problems every 3 months. Total amount spent on repairs/services exceeds all my last 3 cars in last 6 ... read more
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by flyingswede
Dec 1, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Handling, looks.
Cons: Quality issues.
The Bottom Line: We started calling it the Chrysler M-Class. Too many problems for a Mercedes-Benz.
Back in college I bought an eleven year old Mercedes-Benz 220 Diesel with well over 150,000 miles on it. I drove it for another 50,000 miles before selling it at a profit. Never had a problem and I became a firm believer in Mercedes' legendary quality. ... read more
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by sdanville
Jul 24, 2003 - Updated Mar 10, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: -Turning radius,power,handling,makes my wife happy.
Cons: -uses a qt of oil every 1,000 miles. replaced Window switch.
The Bottom Line: Would I pay close to $40,000 for a Mercedes built in Alabama? Only if I had money to burn. Since Mercedes depreciate like a rock, buy used.
A friend called me to ask if he should trade his 99 ML320 in on a Caddy SUV or a Lexus. I asked what he was doing with his ML320. Trading it in for $13,000. I told him I'd buy it for that. So the original owner drove it 80,000 miles,,had no trouble ... read more
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by milav8r
Jul 7, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good Styling, Solid Build, Good Finish
Cons: Loud Hydraulic lifters @ idle, poor service, excessive brake fade & pedal movement.
The Bottom Line: We'd buy another one but we'll hammer on the price because we expect very little in the way of service from MB or its dealers.
Don't get me wrong this is still a good family car. Note with MB in Southern California you can't ge ... read more
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by edhussaini
Jan 10, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Stylish lines and quality image
Cons: Design flaws, build quality problems and bad customer service
The Bottom Line: Avoid Mercedes-Benz cars primarily due to horrible customer service and rotten dealership experience.
I bought a Mercedes product after owning Japanese and American vehicles for many years. My intention was to step-up and get a quality car that will last a while. I take great care of my vehicles. I am one of those guys that parks his car at the very ... read more
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by n781lc
Dec 30, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great car, new or sued. Solid, safe and retains value.
Cons: Windshield wipers and road noise
The Bottom Line: Can't think of better used car buy. Unlikely to have been mistreated. Mercedes people don't do that. Look good, feel good, be proud, this is America, God Bless it.
For anyone considering a "pre-owned" car in the $30-35,000 range it would be hard to geta a better value than the E320. The dealers are offering all sorts of warranty and maintenance guarantees which is worth a lot. Our car is 3 years old, has neve had ... read more
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by autohaus
Nov 12, 2002 - Updated Feb 11, 2006 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Elegant classic lines on a solid, tech-rich machine.
Cons: Not suitable for 5 passengers
The Bottom Line: A superb 2.8 liter engine and the reliability of Mercedes-Benz
Many C (w202) models are becoming classics. Oozing with elegance and easily mistaken for the $60,000 S-Class, the 1999 C280 will not be outdone the newer C240 vehicles (with the 203 body) in any category. The spunky 194hp engine thrusts the car through ... read more
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by pablo_lie
Jul 26, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Open, spacious interior. Good performance. Comfortable and good handling.
Cons: Spartan interior. Premium Bose stereo not all that.
The Bottom Line: An SUV that doesn't drive like one. You can get lucky and get a rock solid one that feels like Merc of old: spartan yet very durable.
Ever since this product was introduced, people have made a habit of slamming it. I often wonder whether they refer to the same vehicle that I have been driving since 1999, because my experience is utterly different. Don't get me wrong, I don't doubt the ... read more
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