Never heard such nonsense as in this "review." This car is VERY reliable! The engine and transmission last 300,000 miles with no problem. It does not "eat" tires! It's good on the road! Anyway, it's a tank that will last you for years and years without many problems!
I have my second ML 500 2005 special Edition and just hit 200,000 miles. The car is pretty much bulletproof, I put a complete stainless exhaust on mine so when you put your foot down it growls! K and N intake and I be replaced the alternator and Radiator myself! These cars are easy to work on and U tube provides the education! The one thing I did do was install Cross drilled and vented carbon fiber brakes on mine which has me stopping on a dime with no fade. The other thing I do every 30,000 miles is change my trans fluid and filter!
I have the exact same model as the one in the video: same colour, same everything. The only difference being that mine is right-hand drive because I live in South Africa. I purchased it two months ago and am really happy with it.
We are an original owner of a 2000 ML430 (4.3L V8) with some of the better options, like the bigger brakes, 3rd row seats, the wider but less tall tires...and so far its not really given us any major issues, at around 275K miles we done a whole bunch of suspension work so that will go for another long while. Also ur 2004 seems to have much more rust than ours and is missing the floor boards that connect to the back of the second row seats that makes the floor level, also the 2nd row seats do in fact fold all the way down.
I had one and am about to by another one today. Absolutely bullet proof. They are tanks. Just replace the alternator for phantom drain and the brake light switch when the rear brake light goes out and you’re good to go.
I have a 2004 ml350. Got it Sep. 2024 and it’s my first car. Have been experiencing phantom drain. Nice to know it’s just my car. Need to save up money to take it to the mechanic.
Great review, came close to buying one, the friend selling it couldn’t keep it running long enough to actually convince me. He literally spent a $1000 the week of me supposed to buy it.
I have a 2002 ml320 with 108000 miles. It drives great no issues for years (I drive less then 5000 miles a year). and very easy to work on. Great solid SUV. Thank you for great video and Congrats 🎉 Subed 👍
The Mercedes W163 is by far one of the greatest SUVs to ever exist. I have daily driven 4 of them ML320 - (98, 99 ,00) ML350 - (04) for the past 10 years. Never have had an issue or left stranded on the road. All reached the 250k mile mark. Big mistakes that M Class owners do is have mismatched tires, and the other is a weak battery or wrong size battery. Wow the problems they had were like somebody saying I had to change oil in it again! This is the vehicle to buy now because in a few more years the price will sky rocket. Collectors will be collecting. Dont buy a rust bucket like that one. Oh yeah big whoop the battery was dead in it before your review, wasn't the fault of the ML!
My Dad used to have an 03 Mercedes ML350. He had it from 2006 to 2011. It was being worked on at the mechanic shop one day and it was stolen. It was found later with the motor blew.
I had one, the best is security and cubic metric capacity, but it has the worst: stupid electric issues from sensors to dead batteries due to daily electric discharges. Russians have all these issues pretty well figured out and used the ML's off-road and they do the job incredibly well.
2:15 I was just about to comment about the naming before I heard you speak about it lol. 350 usually meant 3.5 L. Since this was a 3.7 L, it shoulda been called the ML 370 lol
Super nostalgic about this car. We had a Capri Blue Metallic 04 ML350. So many great memories of road trips across the US in it. Loved it. But we got rid of it for an 08 ML320CDI for the better fuel economy
@@MariaMQueen-ov2lr heavy car and actually gets about 16-18 city and over 20 on the highway! Now my ML 500 has so much power but slurps the gas! Lucky if I get 15 around town!
In 2016 the ML was renamed to GLE because the Mercedes suv line up is G and the other letters indicate the size. And I believe the 2012-2015 ML/2016-2019GLE uses a platform derivative of the 2011-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( WK2 ) and the third generation Dodge Durango. My mom has a 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 4matic.
My Dad owned the earlier version of this, a ‘99 ML320. It was very reliable, everything worked after 200k miles and it was fantastic in the snow. Unfortunately it was totaled in a hail storm. I miss that car
Third row seats were available in this model, but they're so small that they're kinda useless if you didn't have young children. So most owners, like this one removed them. That explains why they moved to a unibody design for the second generation and released the GL in 2006, and the R class in 2007.
Yes, and the other reason they moved to unibody is that unibody rides more like a car, while body on frame rides like a truck and a lot of customers never take these vehicles off road and they want more comfortable ride.
This one has the old man colorway. Old man gold with hearing-aid two-tone tan inside. Except for the rust this one looks nice for its age. The rust is probably even worse under it. And then there's the famous modern German reliability... I don't blame the prior owner for trading it for a Chevy. Low range on a family SUV that's not really intended to go off-road is odd but cool. Power vent windows are cool. I've always liked how Euro cars have a full phone keypad on the radio. Rear fog lights are cool when used properly.
Mercedes actually intended for this to replace the already outdated G Wagon, but that sold so well that they scrapped the idea and released the GL to close the gap between the G wagon and this.
Rust...it's a body on frame SUV, when it's exposed to salt it speeds up the rusting process. Just like Volkswagens and Toyoyas. As for reliability, I've heard that the engines are pretty reliable (they'll definitely have their issues), but German brands aren't really great with electronics, especially late 80's-early 2000's Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen models.
ahahahahaha, the reason I laugh is cause I had a 2005 kia sorento and im now gettiing this one for a good deal (especially this market). Im disappointed with how similar to a kia sorento they are (looks wise), but shit I cant be too picky.
Nonsense review incredibly relieable car pulls my boat and working double azle trailer with ease , great brakes ,no tyre "eating" very confortable to drive, tranmission and engine are over the top . What are you talking about?
You don’t take care of a Mercedes, it will hunt you later on. Like all other brands. Only look on the underfloor of this unit. The owner did not take care of this ML.
I have a 500 ml I’ve fixed the oil leaks for 20 bucks I’m not a mechanic also I think I can fix mostly anything that can go wrong with this car have had it 3 years bought it wirh 155k miles amd it’s only had a bad battery that let me down that’s it no issues very reliable car that I paid 3k now worth 6k no car payments amd went up in value and I think will be worth a lot soon now who’s the schmuck the guy paying 500 month for a lawnmower motor this car beats most new cars under 40k the ml500 of course not this one reviewed very solid truck bad review take on this truck review the Nissan rough and it’s slow and 30k mine is 20 years old theee new cars won’t make it past 10 years not looking like crap
You forgot it was the Jurassic Park movie vehicle. The best vehicle. Also what your friend said about the ignition it's so easy to fix two bolts and it's plug an play, any part is easy to fix or swap, lots videos on how to fix this vehicles in TH-cam the reliability for the 2001 to 2004 are amazingly reliable, I own one for 5 years not ones has let me down, throgh mountains highway and off road amazing, it's 4matic and low gear is capable to handle jeep trails
Never heard such nonsense as in this "review." This car is VERY reliable! The engine and transmission last 300,000 miles with no problem. It does not "eat" tires! It's good on the road! Anyway, it's a tank that will last you for years and years without many problems!
2004 ml350 here. Nearly 400,000k original engine, original transmission.
Only replaced rocker cover gasket once, and 3 coils.
@@BiGsesk I believe you and not surprised.
Bro my ml350 2004 went through some shit. Had it for 2 decades and its still going.
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That is true forever lasting truck. But the gas sucks !!!
Not to nitpick but those second row seats DO fold flat. The headrests have to be removed then you pull both handles on the sides and it dives forward.
I was low-key thinking the same thing
Thanks for this
not much research in this review lol
The first generation ML is a body on frame design and newer ones and the GLE are more of a unibody design.
I have my second ML 500 2005 special Edition and just hit 200,000 miles. The car is pretty much bulletproof, I put a complete stainless exhaust on mine so when you put your foot down it growls! K and N intake and I be replaced the alternator and Radiator myself! These cars are easy to work on and U tube provides the education! The one thing I did do was install Cross drilled and vented carbon fiber brakes on mine which has me stopping on a dime with no fade. The other thing I do every 30,000 miles is change my trans fluid and filter!
I have the exact same model as the one in the video: same colour, same everything. The only difference being that mine is right-hand drive because I live in South Africa. I purchased it two months ago and am really happy with it.
We are an original owner of a 2000 ML430 (4.3L V8) with some of the better options, like the bigger brakes, 3rd row seats, the wider but less tall tires...and so far its not really given us any major issues, at around 275K miles we done a whole bunch of suspension work so that will go for another long while. Also ur 2004 seems to have much more rust than ours and is missing the floor boards that connect to the back of the second row seats that makes the floor level, also the 2nd row seats do in fact fold all the way down.
I had one and am about to by another one today. Absolutely bullet proof. They are tanks. Just replace the alternator for phantom drain and the brake light switch when the rear brake light goes out and you’re good to go.
I want a green ML55 so bad I can't stand it
@@kbcarroll Dependability of this car doesn't depend on the color... 😜
I have a 2004 ml350. Got it Sep. 2024 and it’s my first car. Have been experiencing phantom drain. Nice to know it’s just my car. Need to save up money to take it to the mechanic.
Great review, came close to buying one, the friend selling it couldn’t keep it running long enough to actually convince me. He literally spent a $1000 the week of me supposed to buy it.
And my friend had a brand new Lexus die in the middle of an intersection once. So what? Never buy a Lexus?
Better yet the brand new Ford Bronco’s are getting towed all over the place here in Las Vegas! They are definitely not made for 115 degree heat
I have a 2002 ml320 with 108000 miles. It drives great no issues for years (I drive less then 5000 miles a year). and very easy to work on. Great solid SUV. Thank you for great video and Congrats 🎉 Subed 👍
Congratulations on 700 reviews!
I just bought a 2004 ML 350 i remember this SUV back in 04 217k
The Mercedes W163 is by far one of the greatest SUVs to ever exist. I have daily driven 4 of them
ML320 - (98, 99 ,00) ML350 - (04) for the past 10 years. Never have had an issue or left stranded on the road. All reached the 250k mile mark. Big mistakes that M Class owners do is have mismatched tires, and the other is a weak battery or wrong size battery. Wow the problems they had were like somebody saying I had to change oil in it again! This is the vehicle to buy now because in a few more years the price will sky rocket. Collectors will be collecting. Dont buy a rust bucket like that one. Oh yeah big whoop the battery was dead in it before your review, wasn't the fault of the ML!
It is advisable that one uses the same brand of tyres if the car is AWD or 4WD. Don't know why exactly, but it is what it is.
I bought 2 weeks ago 2005 ml350 special edition with only 46k miles so far I love it
How much did you pay for it?
My Dad used to have an 03 Mercedes ML350. He had it from 2006 to 2011. It was being worked on at the mechanic shop one day and it was stolen. It was found later with the motor blew.
I had one, the best is security and cubic metric capacity, but it has the worst: stupid electric issues from sensors to dead batteries due to daily electric discharges. Russians have all these issues pretty well figured out and used the ML's off-road and they do the job incredibly well.
2:15 I was just about to comment about the naming before I heard you speak about it lol. 350 usually meant 3.5 L. Since this was a 3.7 L, it shoulda been called the ML 370 lol
Super nostalgic about this car. We had a Capri Blue Metallic 04 ML350. So many great memories of road trips across the US in it. Loved it. But we got rid of it for an 08 ML320CDI for the better fuel economy
Why does the ml350 burn gas so quickly
2011 ml350, 4 mactic
@@MariaMQueen-ov2lr heavy car and actually gets about 16-18 city and over 20 on the highway! Now my ML 500 has so much power but slurps the gas! Lucky if I get 15 around town!
Yay 700th car review! 🥳🥳
Congrats!
you missed to point out one of it's best feature towing capability 7200 pounds
In 2016 the ML was renamed to GLE because the Mercedes suv line up is G and the other letters indicate the size. And I believe the 2012-2015 ML/2016-2019GLE uses a platform derivative of the 2011-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( WK2 ) and the third generation Dodge Durango. My mom has a 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 4matic.
My Dad owned the earlier version of this, a ‘99 ML320. It was very reliable, everything worked after 200k miles and it was fantastic in the snow. Unfortunately it was totaled in a hail storm. I miss that car
Wish it was the ML500
The car from the lost world Jurassic Park
Have you seen the mercedes vhs ad for the movie?
Fun fact: those ML'S were European versions with a Diesel.
Third row seats were available in this model, but they're so small that they're kinda useless if you didn't have young children. So most owners, like this one removed them. That explains why they moved to a unibody design for the second generation and released the GL in 2006, and the R class in 2007.
Yes, and the other reason they moved to unibody is that unibody rides more like a car, while body on frame rides like a truck and a lot of customers never take these vehicles off road and they want more comfortable ride.
Congratulations on 700!!!!
This one has the old man colorway. Old man gold with hearing-aid two-tone tan inside. Except for the rust this one looks nice for its age. The rust is probably even worse under it. And then there's the famous modern German reliability... I don't blame the prior owner for trading it for a Chevy.
Low range on a family SUV that's not really intended to go off-road is odd but cool. Power vent windows are cool. I've always liked how Euro cars have a full phone keypad on the radio. Rear fog lights are cool when used properly.
Mercedes actually intended for this to replace the already outdated G Wagon, but that sold so well that they scrapped the idea and released the GL to close the gap between the G wagon and this.
Rust...it's a body on frame SUV, when it's exposed to salt it speeds up the rusting process. Just like Volkswagens and Toyoyas. As for reliability, I've heard that the engines are pretty reliable (they'll definitely have their issues), but German brands aren't really great with electronics, especially late 80's-early 2000's Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen models.
Looks like a nicer version of my previous 2006 Kia Sorento same color scheme. Biggest POS I've owned! Congrats on 700 reviews!
ahahahahaha, the reason I laugh is cause I had a 2005 kia sorento and im now gettiing this one for a good deal (especially this market). Im disappointed with how similar to a kia sorento they are (looks wise), but shit I cant be too picky.
I would stay away from these models. However the 2002 ML320 is a solid truck, capable of hitting 200 to 300k without breaking a sweat.
Sorry but Collin just killed the vibe. Couldn’t watch it anymore…Thank you
You misses the CD changer that is located in that compartment where the jack is stored
Nonsense review incredibly relieable car pulls my boat and working double azle trailer with ease , great brakes ,no tyre "eating" very confortable to drive, tranmission and engine are over the top . What are you talking about?
Respect the hustle my guy
My grandpa had one. I feel 7 again
Awesome review! I always was curious about this ML Generation. PS: I would love to see a W164 2005-2011 ML on the channel.
Perfect
- do u think 224,000 miles on the Mercedes W be good it’s used
I have one it’s great!
You don’t take care of a Mercedes, it will hunt you later on. Like all other brands. Only look on the underfloor of this unit. The owner did not take care of this ML.
My 2004 ML350 has gone out and they can not find the AAM computer to replace. So I a good body, engine tranny, and can not use it any more. BLAT!!!
I have a 500 ml I’ve fixed the oil leaks for 20 bucks I’m not a mechanic also I think I can fix mostly anything that can go wrong with this car have had it 3 years bought it wirh 155k miles amd it’s only had a bad battery that let me down that’s it no issues very reliable car that I paid 3k now worth 6k no car payments amd went up in value and I think will be worth a lot soon now who’s the schmuck the guy paying 500 month for a lawnmower motor this car beats most new cars under 40k the ml500 of course not this one reviewed very solid truck bad review take on this truck review the Nissan rough and it’s slow and 30k mine is 20 years old theee new cars won’t make it past 10 years not looking like crap
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Maisto die cast;)
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I wouldn't trust that junk to make it from my garage to the end of my driveway without breaking down.
These are actually pretty reliable. They're not as reliable as the Lexus GX470, but if you take care of them they'll last. Especially the 320s.
Everything mechanical is more reliable than pretty much anything else you can buy from that era.
The first gen was the uqliest ml 2nd gen and after looks good.
First and second gen have the same climate controls
You forgot it was the Jurassic Park movie vehicle. The best vehicle.
Also what your friend said about the ignition it's so easy to fix two bolts and it's plug an play, any part is easy to fix or swap, lots videos on how to fix this vehicles in TH-cam the reliability for the 2001 to 2004 are amazingly reliable, I own one for 5 years not ones has let me down, throgh mountains highway and off road amazing, it's 4matic and low gear is capable to handle jeep trails