Merc ML280 Buyer's Guide???
Discussion
Hi all,
I've posted this in the Mercedes section, but don't appear to be getting a decent response. So I'm posting in here also in the hope of a response from some previous owners who perhaps don't frequent the Merc section, or any prospective buyers, past or present (delete one or t'other if necessary mods
).
A friend has asked me if I knew of anything specific to look out for when buying a used ML280, '07 reg. He doesn't have a particular one in mind, he and his wife like them and fancy an upgrade. I've had a few Mercs in the past and loved them and my friend's brother has a W163 ML270 and loves that also, so they're hoping there won't be any major issues with the newer model.
As I'm unversed in the world of MLs (or most 'modern' Mercs TBH!) I thought I'd ask here for any advice from current or previous owners.
The usual used car checks are a given ie check history, HPI, bodywork, panel gaps etc, but I was wondering if there are any problems or issues specific to the W164, or the 280 CDi in particular, to look out for? Is there any truth in the build quality being poor due to American manufacture? What about general reliability and maintenance costs etc?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice, anything would be appreciated.
I've posted this in the Mercedes section, but don't appear to be getting a decent response. So I'm posting in here also in the hope of a response from some previous owners who perhaps don't frequent the Merc section, or any prospective buyers, past or present (delete one or t'other if necessary mods
).A friend has asked me if I knew of anything specific to look out for when buying a used ML280, '07 reg. He doesn't have a particular one in mind, he and his wife like them and fancy an upgrade. I've had a few Mercs in the past and loved them and my friend's brother has a W163 ML270 and loves that also, so they're hoping there won't be any major issues with the newer model.
As I'm unversed in the world of MLs (or most 'modern' Mercs TBH!) I thought I'd ask here for any advice from current or previous owners.
The usual used car checks are a given ie check history, HPI, bodywork, panel gaps etc, but I was wondering if there are any problems or issues specific to the W164, or the 280 CDi in particular, to look out for? Is there any truth in the build quality being poor due to American manufacture? What about general reliability and maintenance costs etc?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice, anything would be appreciated.
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