2006 Mercedes-benz Ml500 Base Sport Utility 4-door 5.0l on 2040-cars
Irvine, California, United States
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 4966CC V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: ML500
Trim: Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 98,217
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Silver Grey
Interior Color: Black
Beutiful Mercedes ML 500. New tires, new transmission, new power steering pump, new air shocks new Michelin tires. Always Mercedes dealer serviced. Runs and drives perfectly. Always garaged and adult driven. 98k freeway miles. Never smoked in. Leather seats are perfect. Paint is perfect. Wheels are perfect - no curb rash.
Bigger, faster, more stylish and aerodynamic, the Mercedes-Benz ML500 is one gorgeous SUV
When Mercedes introduced its first SUV, the M Class, in 1997, many people were disappointed. Even though it debuted with some impressive technological achievements, such as stability control and side airbags, there were problems with initial quality. It was boxy. It didn't feel enough like a luxury vehicle, let alone a Mercedes. But it became the third-best-selling Mercedes model in North America, after the C Class and the E Class.
For 2006, Mercedes completely redesigned the M and finally transformed it from an ugly duckling into a swan-like SUV. Fit and finish are vastly improved. Reliability issues appear to have been ironed out. The second-generation M has a new unibody platform, double-wishbone front suspension, four-link rear suspension, and a coefficient of drag of 0.4. It is longer, wider, and 0.4 inches lower than the old model.
In addition, new features include an electronically controlled seven-speed transmission, optional Active Curve-Illuminating Bi-Xenon headlights, an adjustable-height air suspension, standard all-wheel drive, and electronic traction control with downhill driving aid and Hill-Start Assist.
But best of all, it looks smoking hot.
This is really one beautiful SUV. With its streamlined, aerodynamic styling and more aggressive grille, the all-new M finally looks like a Mercedes. The company spent $600 million retooling the Vance (Ala.) factory where the M Class and the new R Class are both built, and judging by the results the money was well spent.
BEHIND THE WHEEL.
The $49,975 ML500 has a more powerful 5.0L, 24-valve V-8 that kicks out 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm, and, because of the heavy weight of the M Class, 339 lb-ft of torque @ 2,700.
That translates to 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds for the ML500.
Mercedes used the M Class to introduce its 7-seven speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. The steering-wheel-mounted shifter provides the normal range of Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive, but it also lets drivers manually downshift and allows upshifts using rocker buttons on the wheel.
The advantage of more gears is that they increase performance and fuel economy, but it may take some drivers time to get used to it. To put the car into Park, for example, requires having to push in the shifter.
Off-road, despite its unibody construction and luxury personality, the M Class is surprisingly agile. With one touch of a button the all-wheel drive slips into off-road mode. The driver-activated "Downhill Speed Regulation" control uses antilock brakes and the throttle to help descend steep hills, and the optional height-adjustable air suspension lifts the vehicle up for better ground clearance.
Because the '06 M Class is longer and wider, handling is also improved. Thanks to its unibody construction, it rides more like a car than a truck. The ML500 comes with an adaptive damping system that lets the driver select—depending on road conditions and his or her inclinations—one of three settings: "normal," the slightly plusher "comfort" and the relatively taut "sport." The sport setting is particularly enjoyable and keeps the vehicle excitingly tight in curves.
Inside, the car is just as splendid. The cabin is roomy and much more luxurious than its predecessor, though such amenities will cost you even more. Sure, the ML500 has goodies like heated eight-way adjustable power leather front seats, real wood trim and chrome, infrared window wiper sensors, and dual-zone automatic climate control. But additional treats like satellite GPS navigation, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, power tailgate, and even front cupholders will tack on nearly $10,000 to the price tag.
Fully loaded, the ML500 rings up at nearly $60,000, which is pricey, but still pretty good for a Mercedes. Bear in mind the 2007 Mercedes E350 wagon with 4MATIC has an MSRP of $56,475 before options.
BUY IT OR BAG IT?
Ah, if only the all-new ML500 had been introduced in 2005, it would have been a smash. In addition to making it look and drive better, Mercedes also seems (so far at least) to have worked out all the quality kinks that tainted the original M Class. There have been no recalls yet for the '06 model. It has scored top marks on the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's front- and side-crash tests.
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