2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Consumer Reviews

Great ML350

Written by: Brad on 07/29/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

My wife drives this car day in and day out and just loves it. Previously had a 2001 ML320, this car is a huge improvement in ride and overall quality.

Favorite Features

Seats, turning radius, overall drive comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Navigation system ease of use, paying $50 MB needs to include phone system, shifter on column needs to be rethought.

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Fine looking piece of junk!

Written by: steve on 07/19/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

This car's exceptional styling belies the fact that just about everything that could go wrong with it will! It regularly goes into the shop with the unexpected. Brakes lasted less than 1 year. Transmission dealybop less than 3 months. Many more repairs----all costly. Never buy this car without an extended warranty!

Favorite Features

Smoothness of ride.

Suggested Improvements

This car was put on the market about a year before all the known kinks were dealt with. Shame on Mercedes!

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NICE...BUT C'MON....

Written by: Ross on 06/24/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)

Review

The car is truly beautiful from the outside and wonderful to drive. You have to get the V8. There is probably only 1 mpg difference but a huge difference in power. The only thing is that the inside is soooooo simple. The interior is ok but c'mon, Mercedes really hasn't changed anything on the inside in 100 years. Old buttons, mediocre nav. It makes you wonder about the price when far-inferior cars look amazing on the inside in comparison. Little leg room in the back. Mercedes is a driving machine, yes. But for $60,000- plus (with AMG), I want my car's interior looking a little better than a Honda... don't you think?

Favorite Features

The drive is beautiful. The engine and handling are a dream to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the interior.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Upgrade from 2000 ML320

Written by: twinsnbenz on 04/17/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I recently bought this car used, with 29500 miles. I traded in a 2000 ML320 with 78000 miles, which I loved and never had a problem with. This newer model is beautiful, solid, and fun to drive. I don't like all the changes to where things are located, however - the window buttons, cup holders, gas filler, and gear shift have all been moved. I also prefer more traditional knobs to all the pushbuttons.

Favorite Features

Exterior style, comfortable ride, roomy interior.

Suggested Improvements

Need cup holders in back seat. The windshield wiper stalk has too many things on it and I can't see it because it's hidden behind the steering wheel. No cargo cover. Manual is ridiculously huge.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Our ML350

Written by: Car nut on 01/20/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

We grew out of our C230 into a ML350. We live on a twisty two lane hwy so safety is a must. 5 stars all around sold us on safety. We love the looks and comfot. I love the cup holders. We looked at Lexus 330 and the safely features were optional, and my tall frame could not fit in the driver seat. Three 1,000 mile road trips a year and always trouble free and we can step out feeling refreshed after several hours. 24mpg at 75/80 mph. and 20mpg around town. Enough power to get out of the way or pass. Stable on corners too. Love the transmission and gear select. Over 45,000 miles and no problems, makes us glad we chose the ML. We also like the 10 to 15 thousand mile oil change intervals.

Favorite Features

Safely, quality, cup holders and style. Bi-Zenon lights that "look" around the corners.

Suggested Improvements

Replace toggle on NAV. Hard to get right even when parked. Bi-Zenon lights should be standard. Back-up camara should be standard.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Good ML

Written by: happy on 11/20/2007

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I bought this SUV as a second hand from the MB dealer in Vancouver Canada. When got car it had 10000 km ,the car works pretty good till now i drove about 30000 km in 8 months , it never let me down .

Favorite Features

AWD is excellent no matter on or off road, especially on snow or ice. Just put winter tires which you will love about 4matic from MB! Big space, good mileage for a powerful v6 ,

Suggested Improvements

Navigation system , memory seat , second row seat is not comfortable as X5, roofrack without the crossbar,

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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ML 350

Written by: Dave on 11/10/2007

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Had the vehicle more than a year and we were worried about some of the negative reviews on it before we got it. Fortunately, we got a great vehicle. Drives magnificently. No probelms with any part of the vehicle. Definitely recommend it to friends.

Favorite Features

Perfect size for a family of five.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger side mirrors

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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ML350

Written by: ram on 09/30/2007

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

The only problem I have had is one of the chrome wheels had a crack in it. It was replaced with no problems, except that it took 2 days to get a replacement. But the dealer gave me a replacement vehicle so there was really no problem. Another problem (but not with the car) is it is very easy to go very fast in this car and not feel like you are even moving, its so smooth for an SUV.

Favorite Features

Ease of driving and believe it or not I love the steering column mounted shift lever and the steering wheel shifters. It becomes second nature in no time at all.

Suggested Improvements

The price could be lower, but then I guess it wouldn't be a Mercedes

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great SUV

Written by: agrayson on 08/12/2007

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I purchased my ML 350 in January 2006. I have experienced an airbag malfunction warning and most recently the battery/brake warning came on. I also had to take it in because I could not reach Tele Aide. All in all I love the car and get a free loner when there is a problem. I owned a 2004 ML 350 had no problems but this one is much more comfortable.

Favorite Features

Sound system, steering, interior design, roomy cargo area, CD system

Suggested Improvements

Larger side mirrors and more user friendly NAV system. Bluetooth needs to be included.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Call the dealer again!

Written by: adydoo on 03/28/2007

Vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

This vehicle is very comfortable. The navigation system could be improved a bit.It's difficult to enter information at times. In my first year I had to take it to the dealer 2 times, and now working on my third, for things like dying battery, non-operable cd changer and now the moon roof squeaks bad and does not always want to close all the way. I have not had any mechanical problems only small issues so it is all good. Some of the issues have been a hassle but I would and probably will buy another ML.

Favorite Features

Performance. Sound system. Moonroof. Adjustable steering wheel. Doors do not squeak like my previous BMW.

Suggested Improvements

Make it easier to enter info on navigation system (street names). Equip all with seat memory for multiple drivers.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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