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Old 05-20-2002, 02:38 PM
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My parents just purchased a ML55 AMG...

...all I can say is wow, I'm really impressed. I was able to drive it today, gobs of V8 power, small and sporty steering wheel, great interior. I liked how the audio components were integrated into the navi system. The only think I dislike about the car is the brakes, they are a bit sensitive. I'm kinda pissed now because my mom has a faster car than me (a lot of cars are faster than a CL-P) she had a Jeep Grand Cherokee before.


A SUV that goes 0-60 in 6.4 sec? Holy shit! The new BMW 4.6is is going to do it in 6.2, it also has 20 in rims....I can't wait to see it!

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Great SUV your mom bought! Got any pics?
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Great SUV your mom bought! Got any pics?
Let see yours first ?
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Let see yours first ?
Sorry can't right now. Being worked on! lol! :P :P
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Sorry can't right now. Being worked on! lol! :P :P

You mean you're still working on that plastic model E55?
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Re: My parents just purchased a ML55 AMG...

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[BThe only think I dislike about the car is the brakes, they are a bit sensitive. [/B]
they are brembo, standard on the ml430, ml500 (black calipers) and ml55 (red calipers) - the ml320 gets the e320 brakes, expect some brake squeal with them, as there is no fix, just a mb approved paste to help decrease the noise not eliminate it

i highly reccomend the v60 phone with voice activation - expensive but if your buying a ml55........

regular v60's will not work with the mb software in the fiber optic network

make sure the cigarette lighter campaign has been done
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Originally posted by 4pumpedCL



You mean you're still working on that plastic model E55?
ouch, ZING!
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You mean you're still working on that plastic model E55?
Now you done it...
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Originally posted by 4thGSi
Now you done it...

I understand if he can't get pics yet...it takes a while for that glue to dry. Not to mention some kids get so detailed they even paint engine parts and brake calipers. Plus, his mom probably won't let him work on it till he's done with his chores and homework. A nice model car takes a couple weeks at that rate...I"m sure he'll have his pics up soon.
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JAME55 has an E55......he's on the Eclass board (MBWorld.org) with a huge post count. People know him and his car on there.
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I don't understand why anyone would but the ML55 or X5 4.6is (or even the other models). Almost no one takes them off road, they are slow compared to other cars in thier price range and have less utility. Who would take an ML55 off road?

The BMW 540i wagon is cheaper than both and quite a bit faster. handles better and has more luggage room. Seems like a no brainer to me

The X5 and ML class are nearly pointless cars :o
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The X-5 4.6iwhatever can move quick and sport twankies wit da bling bling chromed out cashmoneybunnyhoney phatty boombatty-ness.

I'd pimp a black one with big chrome and tint just like I'd pimp a lowered Escalade with big chrome and tint.

In fact those would be my two dream trucks.
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Yeah...why AMG a SUV?

Maybe it's my personal opinion...
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Originally posted by JRock
The X-5 4.6iwhatever can move quick and sport twankies wit da bling bling chromed out cashmoneybunnyhoney phatty boombatty-ness.
hahahaha UR MY HERO
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Originally posted by someguy
I don't understand why anyone would but the ML55 or X5 4.6is (or even the other models). Almost no one takes them off road, they are slow compared to other cars in thier price range and have less utility. Who would take an ML55 off road?

The BMW 540i wagon is cheaper than both and quite a bit faster. handles better and has more luggage room. Seems like a no brainer to me

The X5 and ML class are nearly pointless cars :o

Oh come on, dont start this WHY SUV discussion, its pointless. No one in their 'right' mind would buy one, however they are selling like hot cakes. Basically, simple answer is that people like that high view over everybody. Women fill safer in them and they are much cooler than station wagons and minivans. His mom bought it because she could afford the fastest and the most expensive one available. MB and BMW make these trucks because they can sell them at a huge profit. Next....
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I was gonna post a review of the bmw 4.6is but thought it would be dumb in this forum cause i was drivin one all weekend. My uncle brought it from his work. They are pretty quick i was drivin aroung lookin for some cl-s' to race but had no luck. The only thing i didnt like about it is that its hard to use the navi and radio, well i guess thtas how most german cars are. But any ways the car is bad ass i was getin looks all day cause there like no 4.6's on the road and like almost a year waithing list.
Hopefully i'll get some pics when my uncle brings it next time!!!
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Originally posted by JRock
The X-5 4.6iwhatever can move quick and sport twankies wit da bling bling chromed out cashmoneybunnyhoney phatty boombatty-ness.

That's primo JRock!
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Oh come on, dont start this WHY SUV discussion, its pointless. No one in their 'right' mind would buy one, however they are selling like hot cakes...
I can't wait to see the look on CA SUV owners faces when they pass the SUV Gas Hogger Tax here in Calf, as if they weren’t already being brutally raped on the cost to fuel those rigs...
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Originally posted by someguy
Who would take an ML55 off road?

i've seen one crashing (and bouncing off trees) through the woods during hunting season (2002 ML55)
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Originally posted by BigPimp



Oh come on, dont start this WHY SUV discussion, its pointless. No one in their 'right' mind would buy one, however they are selling like hot cakes. Basically, simple answer is that people like that high view over everybody. Women fill safer in them and they are much cooler than station wagons and minivans. His mom bought it because she could afford the fastest and the most expensive one available. MB and BMW make these trucks because they can sell them at a huge profit. Next....
Since everyone else is now buying one, how can you see over them? :P
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Originally posted by acura_service


i've seen one crashing (and bouncing off trees) through the woods during hunting season (2002 ML55)
It crashed/hit a tree, isn't that enough eveidence that they shouldn't go off-road :P

Seriously, puting that great motor in an SUV is a huge waste. It would much better suit an E55. If you want space and want to go fast. Buy a BMW 540 wagon and smoke both the ML55 and X5 4.6is all day long. And you will have a lot more money to sit on. Supercharge a 540 wagon and you have an M5 eater

Sorry, those cars just seem completely illogical to me
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Originally posted by BigPimp



Oh come on, dont start this WHY SUV discussion, its pointless. No one in their 'right' mind would buy one, however they are selling like hot cakes. Basically, simple answer is that people like that high view over everybody. Women fill safer in them and they are much cooler than station wagons and minivans. His mom bought it because she could afford the fastest and the most expensive one available. MB and BMW make these trucks because they can sell them at a huge profit. Next....
You took the words right out of my mouth. Personally, I would have gone for a 540i SportWagon or something of the like-kind, but it's not my $64,000.
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Originally posted by 4pumpedCL



You mean you're still working on that plastic model E55?
Yeah sorry i had to work on your mom first before i could get to this! lol
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Originally posted by Beltfed
JAME55 has an E55......he's on the Eclass board (MBWorld.org) with a huge post count. People know him and his car on there.
Thanks Beltfed! I didn't mean to start anything here til this 4pumpedCL started it.
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u guys are talking about the 540 wagon, but how come nobody mentioned the S6 Avant?
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too bad the ML-class is not good looking. I'd rather get a Lexus LX or Acura MDX.
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Originally posted by Person83
too bad the ML-class is not good looking. I'd rather get a Lexus LX or Acura MDX.
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Originally posted by JamE55


Thanks Beltfed! I didn't mean to start anything here til this 4pumpedCL started it.
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OT: Thanks for the offer acura_service! I do want to know. Not really sure if you've heard of kleemann supercharger but what happens if i were to get one the install it on my E55? I mean what happens to the warranty? Can i still bring it in for my normal A or B service?

Thanks again!
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Originally posted by someguy


Since everyone else is now buying one, how can you see over them? :P
Exactly, but I think people at least want to be just as high or higher. It's a silly inferiority complex, thats why you see these women drive these huge Expeditions at 90mph on the freeway. Waste of gas and money, but oh well.
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Originally posted by JamE55


OT: Thanks for the offer acura_service! I do want to know. Not really sure if you've heard of kleemann supercharger but what happens if i were to get one the install it on my E55? I mean what happens to the warranty? Can i still bring it in for my normal A or B service?

Thanks again!
warranty will be voided - you would still be able to pay for fss service a and b though, e55 rips pretty good on its own without the supercharger, plus things get expensive quick when there is no warranty, i'd hold off for a while

what do you get out of your stock tires? - 5-7,000 miles? - 10 seems to be streching it at our place - the supercharger would lower that even more, (sounds tempting to drive though)
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