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<blockquote data-quote="KL2DC" data-source="post: 218083" data-attributes="member: 3452"><p>Next step up...the Mercedes-Benz ML500 Sport (W-164)</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05510.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>Now some of you may be familiar with my anti-mercedes *cough* Chrysler *cough* lean <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> </p><p> </p><p>But when it comes to driving, I often try to be as objective as I can.</p><p> </p><p>Truth be told the ML is one car you really like to like. Its got all the good stuff, that famous badge, well priced, car looks decent especially with the sport package, that sort of deal.</p><p> </p><p>First overwhelming driving experience - 'mushy' <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> </p><p> </p><p>After the E70 and the XC90, the MB felt the most isolated from the road and its motion, there is a certain delay in communication from the first time you input steer, brake or throttle. It might very well be the luxury lean, who knows - out there on the autocross this observation comes out loud and clear.</p><p> </p><p>Aside from some questionable interior bits and pieces, the whole car does feel solid though. I thought it was a competent car out on the autocross with good acceleration, grip, balance and braking. It was just missing essential connectivity with the road, ultimately rendering it unmemorable and boring, in my opinion.</p><p> </p><p>As far as powertrain goes, I thought the engine (MB's venerable 5.0 V8), sounded the weakest along with the Lexus GX470, 'wheezy' was the impression I got. It does deliver nicely though, just didn't sound as good.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I could do this all day...wheeee</p><p><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05522.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05480.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KL2DC, post: 218083, member: 3452"] Next step up...the Mercedes-Benz ML500 Sport (W-164) [IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05510.jpg[/IMG] Now some of you may be familiar with my anti-mercedes *cough* Chrysler *cough* lean :p But when it comes to driving, I often try to be as objective as I can. Truth be told the ML is one car you really like to like. Its got all the good stuff, that famous badge, well priced, car looks decent especially with the sport package, that sort of deal. First overwhelming driving experience - 'mushy' :eek: After the E70 and the XC90, the MB felt the most isolated from the road and its motion, there is a certain delay in communication from the first time you input steer, brake or throttle. It might very well be the luxury lean, who knows - out there on the autocross this observation comes out loud and clear. Aside from some questionable interior bits and pieces, the whole car does feel solid though. I thought it was a competent car out on the autocross with good acceleration, grip, balance and braking. It was just missing essential connectivity with the road, ultimately rendering it unmemorable and boring, in my opinion. As far as powertrain goes, I thought the engine (MB's venerable 5.0 V8), sounded the weakest along with the Lexus GX470, 'wheezy' was the impression I got. It does deliver nicely though, just didn't sound as good. I could do this all day...wheeee [IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05522.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05480.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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