Overview & Reviews
The ML430 is replaced by the ML500, which has a 5.0-liter V8 packing 288 horsepower. Over 1,100 parts of the truck have been modified, but the ML's exterior remains largely the same. New bumpers, clear-lens headlights and revised side mirrors are the most noticeable exterior changes. Inside, the center console sports a new look, and wood grain trim becomes standard on all models. A new automatic climate control system is now standard, and rear-seat passengers get dual cupholders and separate ventilation controls.
- Safe, comfortable, car-like ride and handling, surefooted in bad weather.
- Reputation for poor build quality, looks like a minivan from some angles, confounding COMAND navigation system.
User Reviews:
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Great car! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By Tina - January 3 - 5:00 pm8 years- the car looks brand new. Leather in a perfect condition. All electronics work great! Never had any problems with the car. Fun to drive! I love it.
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Absolutely the BEST - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By GTL - November 24 - 10:00 amIf youre reading the negative comments posted here and wondering wether or not to buy an ML, trust me...... BUY ONE. This has got to be one of the best driving vehicles I have ever driven. After over a year of owning my ML 320, I still giggle at how smoothly, quietly, and comfortably this vechicle really is. I have owned other SUVs and believe me, there is no comparison. You have to experience it to understand.
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Three weeks old - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By PHR - August 31 - 10:00 amI turned in my 1998 ML and bought a 2002. The 1998 model was in the shop 13 times during the first two years. 3 times in the first three weeks. this one seems to be a lot better. They put a lot of thought into the later models and made numerous improvements. I hope this one is a REAL M-B!
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Does the trick!! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By richie353 - August 3 - 12:46 amI purchased a new 2001 ML 320 and kept it for a year and spent the greater part of that year camped at the dealer with the myriad of problems. Things like I could not go more than 2 weeks w/o a headlight bulb on either side blowing or strange sounds coming from the undercarriage or leaks each time it rained, etc. My first MB had been a 1961 220S and was a fantastic vehicle so I knew what a MB was supposed to be! I became very vocal whenever I had to be there for another issue with the 2001 and either the dealer was going to give in or MB itself. I was finally offered a 2002 ML500 which had over 5000 changes made and 200,000 great miles have passed. No major problems, just normal things.
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veneer1 MD - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By John Kiefer - June 20 - 10:00 ama wonderful car with excellent power, fully loaded i.e. low jack integrated tri band cellular
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More UTE than SPORT - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By Steven Kirschner - June 2 - 2:00 amThis is our first Mercedes, but not our first SUV (we have had Jeeps in the past). We stepped up for lots of reasons - Safety, performance and Status (this car is used in a sales environment). The ML500 is simply an amazing vehicle. It is comfortable and FAST. I would prefer a smoother ride with less jostling over the bumps in the road, but the trade-off for that kind of safety seems well worth it. The ML500 has had its share of little picky issues - namely a touchy fuel gauge and mirrors that do not adjust with the memory seats. Again, small potatos for that kind of peformance. It feels like a car that will last forever!
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A Great Car! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By mlx52 - March 13 - 10:00 amThe Mercedes M-Class has gone above and beyond all of my expectations... I live in Chicago, and I consider myself to be a horrible winter driver, however, with the purchase of this car I feel comfortable and in control of the situations that the road deals me. The interior has been vastly upgraded since the 98-model year and is now in line with the rest of Mercedes Line. The interior is flawless everything is in reach of the driver and everything is intuitively laid out. The car has been a pleasure to drive and have recommended it to all of my friends. I simply can not say enough of how much I love this car!
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Excellent Vehicle - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By The best one - March 13 - 10:00 amThis vehicle handles well and enjoy the hell out of it. Yes not to good gas mileage, but fun to drive.
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Review - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By i like benz - March 7 - 10:00 amThis car is good, I like it. I recomend it to everyone who is thinking about a luxury SUV. I like its off road capabilities and smooth highway ride.
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Dream SUV ML 500 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By Carl Schulz - March 2 - 10:00 amThis is the car to own. The power is excellent. Function is great. Unfortunaly I had to call for road service twice in the first week. The ML would not start. Service was OK the dealer replaced the starter. I like the service - no charge for 4 years! What more could one want. Space plenty. The nav system could be easier to load. This is my second ML. The first one had no problems ever for 65 K. Again great car, my entire family likes it.
