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- Your Mercedes
- 2003 ML 270 & 2006 A 150 SE
Hi all, I'm beginning to face the fact that I am going to have to replace my trusty old ML 270 at some point in the not to distant future, as the various small niggles are beginning to add up and the tin worm is starting to show itself in more areas.
I have been looking at the W164 as a replacement but I don't know which is the best model to go for, or indeed which to avoid. I understand that there is an issue with the balance shaft some of the earlier V6 models, is there a list on here of serial numbers or production dates to avoid? Does it only affect one engine type?
Which is the best model to go for in terms of performance, reliability and economy?
My 270 has not been cheap to run, but has always started in the morning and is extremely versatile for work and family use.
I tend to keep cars until I have run them out, but don't scrimp on maintenance. I have had the current ML for 10 years!
I do about 10K a year and was hoping to spend around £10K (or less if possible!)
Any advice from owners or mechanics would be much appreciated.
I have been looking at the W164 as a replacement but I don't know which is the best model to go for, or indeed which to avoid. I understand that there is an issue with the balance shaft some of the earlier V6 models, is there a list on here of serial numbers or production dates to avoid? Does it only affect one engine type?
Which is the best model to go for in terms of performance, reliability and economy?
My 270 has not been cheap to run, but has always started in the morning and is extremely versatile for work and family use.
I tend to keep cars until I have run them out, but don't scrimp on maintenance. I have had the current ML for 10 years!
I do about 10K a year and was hoping to spend around £10K (or less if possible!)
Any advice from owners or mechanics would be much appreciated.