Bought a 2012 Mercedes ML: Observations after initial weeks of driving

While driving you feel safe, due to its size, heaviness, no rolls, precise turns.

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Got this ML a few weeks ago; 2012 model, excellent engine and transmission.

2012 Preowned W164.

2023 07 Corrections:

• Changed tires with Michelin 255/50 R 19 103 Y LATITUDE SPORT 3 MO1
• Main battery that was 8 years old
• Parking bulbs to Osram LED T10 2825DW-02B
• Serviced and changed engine/transmission oils and filters, brake fluid, CAM bolt, Wiper blades, A.Charcoal filter, Rotational speed sensor
• Fixed the broken release handle and parking brake assembly with cables

Initial drive and experience:

• Comfort is the key. Everything is at the touch of a button - seat height, angle, lumbar support, leg space, thigh support all in your fingers. For both the driver and the front passenger!
• Quality of speakers- remarkable. Crystal clear, precise. Audio controls are great - fading, treble and bass are perfect
• Switching audio, answering calls have a beautiful fading effect while switching. Neat.

Safety:

• Airbags are the best in class.
• Auto tightening of seat belts is one in class
• While driving you feel safe, due to its size, heaviness, no rolls, precise turns
• Headlights follow the steering, so you can see clearly in the nights
• Perfect chimes and signals for any vehicles or obstacles closer to your machine
• Blind spot support on wing mirrors

Capacity:

• Uparallel to any of the SUVs. Big bucket seats. 5 big adults can comfortably travel
• Biggest boot space. Can carry baggage for weeks of travel
• Fuel 100L capacity for long drives
• Spacious interiors; you can stretch your arms and legs without discomforting others
• Safety add-ons for babies

Performance:

• Made for comfort and long drives
• Smooth and silent engine
• No tyre noise coming inside
• Automatic climate control at its best
• Perfect visibility in all 4 directions

Comfort:

• Separate temperature zone for driver and aile passenger
• Sport, Luxury or normal mode for suspensions
• Tell tale switches and lights to help even a novice
• Automatic lighting - interior and exterior, very helpful when parking in dark areas. The whole space around the car is lit and help in boarding
• Multiple level of temperature settings
• Heated seats and steering for rainy and cold days
• Very convenient cruise-control, steps of 1kmph or 5 or 10 helps accelerating/decelerating
• Limit setting switch to follow road signs on speed
• Automatic rain sensor and wiping; very useful. More important is automatic speed adjustment of the wiper; heavy rains full speed and drizzling with short cycles. Brilliant!
• Perfectly positioned rear seat reading lights
• Ambient light control of all the bright lights inside - display, button-lights, odo-lights all controlled with just 2 buttons!

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