Merc ML55 , whats your take ?

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Merc ML55 , whats your take ?

Postby ZeD on Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:11 pm

Greetings:
I am looking at a Merc ML55 2004 , the car is low millage (45K)
I would like to ask if anyone here had a similar model before and if so, what was his/her experience like with the car and dealer , how expensive is the service ?
I know that there were some issues with this shape till 2002 but it was fixed.
What is the price range for this model in the market here (i am new to UAE) ?


Thanks in advance
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Re: Merc ML55 , whats your take ?

Postby T.N.T on Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:03 pm

It will obviously have higher maintenance costs than a Toyota etc.
Another thing to consider is the fuel consumption, which is pretty bad on all AMGs.
As for the market price, try searching this site for listings.
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Re: Merc ML55 , whats your take ?

Postby root on Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:59 pm

The 2004 is based on the old platform, which had some issues with quality. I remember them getting a lot of bad press specially from the Top Gear crew (which you need to take with a pinch of salt) who placed it last in their list one year.

The newer models from 2006 onwards have apparently improved a lot and its won a few awards since then. Looks a bit better to my eyes.

Price wise, the ML resale is not the greatest. However, now almost 5 years old, you might be able to pick it up at a bargain.

Fuel..I guess that's not what you think about when buying a V8 SUV.

Can't comment on service costs...don't have any experience.
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Re: Merc ML55 , whats your take ?

Postby ZeD on Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:00 am

Thanks for the feedback TNT and root
I did search the site for similar cars but i could not find one close enough , mind you that these cars are rare , i did search Gulf News as well
I did a lot of research and based on the results i got, most of the issues with this model was fixed in the 04/05 production
one of my main concern is the price , the asking price is 119,000 DHS , what do you think , i am inclined to say it’s more than what the car is worth even if its low mileage.
I would be grateful if someone who had an experience with this model gives his/her feedback
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Re: Merc ML55 , whats your take ?

Postby T.N.T on Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:06 pm

The price is right! If you don't buy it, I will :P
Offer 115k and see what the seller says.
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