Overview & Reviews
All M-Class models get an interior facelift available in one of three new colors, optional third-row seating and a Touch Shift automanual transmission. ML320 buyers get body-color bumpers and trim, real walnut inside, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, revised interior fabric, seatback map pockets and footwell lamps. In addition to these items, a standard navigation system, high-grade leather, and heated seats come on all ML430s.
- Lots of interior space, quite comfortable, carlike ride and handling, excellent snow vehicle.
- Poor reputation of build quality, looks like a minivan, not particularly adept off-road.
User Reviews:
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Solid Performance form my ML430 - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By RM - September 2 - 8:50 pmI bought my ML430 in 04 with 22K miles and some remaining factory warranty. I have had some minor issues but for the most part it has been rock solid. It has used 3 sets of brake pads and a set of rotors over 90K miles. I did have a leak from the power steering pump that required service. The only issue now is that the interior is beginning to show its age. I use this car to tow a race car trailer long distances, it could use a but more power. The Nav system is very dated now but still works OK but there are no data updates anymore. Back seat fold-down system is just plain dumb. Like everybody the glue from the door insulation melts onto the windows on hot days. I still love this car!
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ML320 new engine mounts - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By yorgo8 - August 30 - 9:03 amThe car is fun driving; safe and sturdy, even on slippery roads. The dealership offers excellent support. But the cars reliability is poor. Even under warranty it required many repairs. And lots more thereafter. Excessive costs to maintain vehicle make it unattractive. Support from MBUSA not great either.
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50k junk - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By bernard doran - August 25 - 10:00 amvehicle has been in the shop more times than I care to remember, I bought this for my wife thinking it was the best I could do for her. It really hurts to see what a piece of junk this thing is. She still likes it, but I have grown to hate it. also have a SL500 with 75,000 mi it cost over 6k in repairs last summer as it has continous electrical problems. It appears that MB has no quality. MB shop said to consider what they mean when thay say "engineered like no other" I thought it meant great cars. Bernie Doran Centerburg, Ohio
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Safety, handling & value - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By thechums - July 8 - 10:00 amI suppose the best way to think of an ML is that its the least "Mercedes" Mercedes. A lower quality fit and finish is an obvious compromise in getting the price to the mid $30s. First, the ML is safer than most SUVs because of superb braking, multiple airbags (my 2000 ML has six), ESP (electronic stability program), and very good handling. The cabin offers fewer frills, but really only fails in the all important cup holder department. Operationally, the biggest improvement I can think of would be a larger gas tank for a little better range and fewer fill ups.
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Expensive - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By jsmiles - May 29 - 3:06 amWe bought our 2000 Mercedes in 2006 because we got it for only $14,000, but this thing is horrible in reliability. The catalytic conveters went, and we could not drive it for three months. Also the car is very expensive to maintain, $80 for oil change, $600 brake changes, $30-$60 for gas. The car is a nice drive, and the interior has a nav whitch is an asset. It also has a third row seat whitch is useful. I would not recommend this car if you dont have a lot of money, but if you do, good luck.
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ML320 Good but not Reliable - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By R Cummings - April 23 - 12:53 pmGreat car mechanically but electrically unreliable like all Mercedes models since 2000. Poor reliability related to electrical/sensor problems (Robert Bosch?). By 75000 miles repaired: door locks sensors, crankshaft position sensor(engine stops unexpectedly), mass airflow sensor, front window switches (twice),brake pressure sensor, brake switch, rear seat locked down
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A "wanna-be" Mercedes - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By skikid787 - March 8 - 2:00 amThe 2000 ML320 is a good car. The interior is very comfertible. It rates terrible for a Mercedes. The dash is made like crap for one thing. There are not enough cupholders, and no one touch windows all around. It handles well for an SUV, and fuel economy greatly worsens over time. The engine and transmition were brilliantly matched. The transmition is the best I have ever seen.
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2000 ML430 - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By Adam Campbell - February 8 - 2:04 amCar is a pleasure to drive. Purchased with 76k. ABS pump, ebay 46.00,mechanic 1000-1400 , ps rack 650.00 mechanic 1500.00, front pads, sunroof issues, catilytic converter broke in two, had it tig welded .overall very happy but I am fairly skilled DIY, dont buy if you are relying on dealer or mechanic to fix your maint. issues .
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Mercedes Review - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By gboro - February 1 - 10:00 amthis is my first mercedes experience. in the past 12 months ive had to spend over $3500 replacing various parts including fuel pump, steering mechanism, and the battery. ive had my vehicle stuck in my garage because it wouldnt start on 3 occassions and stuck 1,000 miles from home after my fuel pump went bad with no warning. perhaps i have/had high expectations but i didnt and do not expect such problems with a mercedes benz product
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Expensive Junk! - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By Erica - January 31 - 2:23 amThis car costs way too much for all the problems I have had! In less than 2 years - moonroof broke, catalytic converter cracked, spark plugs damaged, new tires, new brakes, shifter bushing, cracking noise when braking/accelerating (bushing of some sort), harmonic balancer replaced, leak in transmission, CD changer broke, and the list goes on! Im trading this car in for a reliable Honda! I would not recommend it to anyone!
