I am looking into purchasing a '97 or '98 ML 320. I have heard that there were some mechanical problems in the first couple of years, but I haven't gotten any specifics.
I'd like to hear from anyone who knows what these problems were and what Mercedes has dome about them.

I haven't heard anything about mechanical problem. However, I did hear something electric problem. Maybe you should look into it??

Andy Kuo

I have my ML320 for over a year and have experienced no problem whatsoever. My advise is to make sure you get a complete service record from the previous owner or the dealer you are buying it from. To purchase additional StarMark warrenty (2 years at least) is always a good bet just in case you need it sometime down the road. Best of luck to you finding a good ML !!

95 R129
98 ML320

I have a 99 ML430, and from purcahse we had a eletrical door lock problem on the front passenger side door. They repaired it in 2 hours the next week. They did have alot of problems, but the best thing is to have the dealer get you a complete list of things to look for, and while under warrenty have them do a complete look over the car.

Welcome to the club. I love mine.

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel

99 Mercedes-Benx ML 430 V8 w/custom TV, Video, UHF, speaker system
93 190E 2.6 (4-sale) w/ an amp, equalizer, and CD-changer, integrated w. stock stereo for integrated cellular phone speaker system
2001 C-Class - Maybe (if 190E sells :) )