ML 55amg question

[Mark777]

First post in the Mercedes forum, thanks to any replies!

I've just purchased (placed a small deposit) a 2001 (X reg) ML 55 AMG and due to pick it up on Wednesday. Any problems I should be aware of?
I've test drove it for about 5 miles only but it ran fine. I've been told by the salesman (small independant) that the Sat Nav doesn't work, sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. This wouldn't be the start of something more serious eg electrical/board problems could it? It doesn't bother me that the Sat Nav isn't working, it's any other potential issues that may arise as there's only a 1 month warranty supplied.
Sorry if it seems a dumb question but I'm not very technically minded.

Great looking car though!

ps: not that it matters but what kind of miles per gallon am I looking at in the real world?

Thanks!

[Mark777]

Surely not all are going to suffer the same woes? There still must be plenty going strong and been a pleasure to own?

I had a bad time with a 2006 911 and Porsche 18 months ago, so things can happen with every car and manufacturer.

[Mark777]

ecain63 read my initial post about the fuel where it states

"Not that it matters"

And no it's not top of my budget, it's a cheap performance 4x4 for plodding around in this coming winter. My only concerns are the reliability/possible problems.

Edited by Mark777 on Monday 27th September 18:39

[Mark777]

Thanks for the replies.

I'll look into the Nav and possibly get a 12 month AA warranty that was mentioned, £300 for 12 months.

[Mark777]

I'm going to contact the dealer tomorrow and insist the Sat Nav be fixed otherwise I walk away. We are also purchasing an 07 Saab convertible for my wife. I doubt they would want to loose both sales. Worst scenario is I loose £400 which is all I put down to secure both cars.

[Mark777]

And you purchased a car that has needed £30,000 worth of work/improvements.
Who bought the junk!!!