• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Courteous, forgiving driver never in a hurry.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    My Dad thought it 'was' above my status.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Reliable. Low insurance. Good MPH.Different. Comfort. Brilliant off road trailer pulling. The best I have ever driven in poor weather conditions (deep snow etc).

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Second hand Aston Martin.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £48,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2002

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really, there was a waiting list of purchasers, I had to wait six months, after paying a deposit.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    From a fifteen point list, (I made up) this ML came out no one, and from reading motoring magazines on 4x4's.

    What was the dealer like?

    Couldn't care less weather I purchased or not, (booming eire at the time).

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic even today.I use cruise almost all the time no matter how short the journey.

    What's it like to park?

    Very good, a tiny bit big.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Alternator.All brake hoses/lines had to be fully replaced.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Its reliability. In the past twelve years it failed to start once only. If you look after your vehicle it will serve you well.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise, you will never break speed limits and also make good travel progress.