I could NEVER EVER get this first Mercedes M-Class (V6 or V8) out of my head. It might’ve had its shortcomings in terms of build quality, but it sure impressed a lot of people.
I had a ‘99 ML320 for about a year. Had about 180k miles on it. That thing was extremely reliable after getting a few minor issues fixed, and it was an absolute beast in the snow.
@@GermanCarGuyMN that just goes to show you that not all first 2 year models of vehicles are bad. Ya just gotta maintain it properly (which most people don’t unfortunately) and you’re as good as gold.
Proof of why you wait for Toyota/Lexus to release a competitor and then buy it instead. Lexus GX470- "Same looks 20 years later but still running strong and worth $10k+. Toot toot!
@@Brian_Eugene_LeeI also have a ‘00 ml320 (my aunt bought it new and I’ve had it for about a year) - it’s pushing 190k miles and has been great! - it had a pulley that needed replaced and a sensor went bad, but labor and parts are cheap - not the fastest, but great torque so surprisingly good cruising/overpassing on the highway even 24 years later 😂
I had a 1999 ML320 for about a year. It had about 180,000 miles and it was damn reliable. Only thing I had to do to it was put a fuel pump and filter, and a crankshaft position sensor which is a common issue on those. Only put about $300 in repairs into it, and it was a beast in the snow. Everything worked perfectly on. I wish I still had that car, but it was totaled in a hail storm.
My uncle Carl had this brand new in 1998 when I lived in Mt Vernon NY... I didn't even realize it was brand new at that time !!! He also had a 1993 or 1994 Porsche 944
Quality on these tank improved a lot in 2000 from the interior to the exterior with all electric things. It became a very reliable and luxurious vehicle with a lot of capabilities 2 years after 1998.
These vehicles caught sooooo much hell about reliability, but I saw so many of them reach 300k miles and beyond. The interior door panels of the 1998 and 1999 were terribly made, but could be fixed with patience and the right adhesives, and otherwise these weren’t the *worst* in the end.
..or you could have just bought a Lexus GX470 where everything worked beautifully from day one and still works 20+ years later. Oh, and is still worth $10k+
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I could NEVER EVER get this first Mercedes M-Class (V6 or V8) out of my head. It might’ve had its shortcomings in terms of build quality, but it sure impressed a lot of people.
I had a ‘99 ML320 for about a year. Had about 180k miles on it. That thing was extremely reliable after getting a few minor issues fixed, and it was an absolute beast in the snow.
@@GermanCarGuyMN that just goes to show you that not all first 2 year models of vehicles are bad. Ya just gotta maintain it properly (which most people don’t unfortunately) and you’re as good as gold.
If you want a first gen ML that's still running and driving like it's still new and will still be running in 10-20 years, buy a Lexus GX470.
@@aaronmacy9134 that’s ok if you’re somebody else with more than 2 or 3 kids, but not for me.
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 is the Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Motorweek Driver’s Choice Awards.
The Mercedes ML320 1998 first generation is best
Proof of why you wait for Toyota/Lexus to release a competitor and then buy it instead. Lexus GX470- "Same looks 20 years later but still running strong and worth $10k+. Toot toot!
as the owner of a 2000 ml320 wirh the slightly better stereo and third row seat attachment this video makes me so proud
@@Brian_Eugene_LeeI also have a ‘00 ml320 (my aunt bought it new and I’ve had it for about a year) - it’s pushing 190k miles and has been great! - it had a pulley that needed replaced and a sensor went bad, but labor and parts are cheap - not the fastest, but great torque so surprisingly good cruising/overpassing on the highway even 24 years later 😂
The 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 is the Motor Trend 4x4 of the Year and competes with the 1999 Lexus RX300
I had a 1999 ML320 for about a year. It had about 180,000 miles and it was damn reliable. Only thing I had to do to it was put a fuel pump and filter, and a crankshaft position sensor which is a common issue on those. Only put about $300 in repairs into it, and it was a beast in the snow. Everything worked perfectly on. I wish I still had that car, but it was totaled in a hail storm.
2:50 John: Cup holders are cleverly hidden in the dash ends, but are too shallow for more than a soda can. LOL
I laughed at that too. It was the opposite problem with the second generation ML’s cup holders. Too damn big!
ML350 W163 Спасибо тебе что ты есть!.. 👍
My uncle Carl had this brand new in 1998 when I lived in Mt Vernon NY... I didn't even realize it was brand new at that time !!! He also had a 1993 or 1994 Porsche 944
Quality on these tank improved a lot in 2000 from the interior to the exterior with all electric things. It became a very reliable and luxurious vehicle with a lot of capabilities 2 years after 1998.
These vehicles caught sooooo much hell about reliability, but I saw so many of them reach 300k miles and beyond. The interior door panels of the 1998 and 1999 were terribly made, but could be fixed with patience and the right adhesives, and otherwise these weren’t the *worst* in the end.
But it shouldn't have happened in the first place!
..or you could have just bought a Lexus GX470 where everything worked beautifully from day one and still works 20+ years later. Oh, and is still worth $10k+
These were absolute garbage and unworthy of the MB badge.