Mercedes-Benz M-Class (1998 - 2004) ML430 5d Tip Auto (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Always bought good german cars (Audi, BMW, Merc etc, wont buy anything else.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it, ideal for us as we've a family and dog etc.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably, but would be diesel (see below)
What are you likely to buy next?
ML280 CDI 05-
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed larger estate/4x4 as 2nd car.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Bit wallowy around corners, astonishing off the mark for size/weight.
What's it like to park?
Nightmare, parking sensors a must.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Few minor issues with age, odd bulb out on dashboard, one of the heated seats needs repair and the rear window de-mister only works when it wants, not really an issue for the price I paid and age of the car.
What's most practical about your car?
Space, comfort and go-anywhere attitude.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto-gearbox, electric memory front seats, (I'm 5'10", missus is 5'0") so seats are always being adjusted.
