Well, with the news of another little one on the way (due March) it was time for my other half to part with her CLS350 CDI. It's been a great car, quick, economical and comfortable for nearly three years. But, it is compromised on space and only a 2+2 so with a third beast...I mean child on the way it was time for a size upgrade.
Typically, I couldn't persuade my other half to look at an estate car. She loved her CLS and likes the whole Merc feel having owned an SL350 before. So of course she took a shine to the ML.
We went on the hunt and found a chap who specialised in only MLs so to be presented with 12 to choose from ranging in age and mileage we opted for this.
It is a 2011 350 CDI so the same engine as the CLS and my S Class, has 231bhp and 400lbs-ft of torque. For a big old beast it gets to 60 just over 7 seconds but can average 35mpg. Plus despite being shorter than the CLS it is significantly more spacious. It's got 84k on the clock, a very comprehensive history and the condition won us over completely. This is also a Sport model so has a few sporty trim touches, 20" wheels and slightly firmer suspension. Plus it's spec'd with 'leather' and alcantara.
It was clean when we got it but it can never be too clean so a standard wash and then a once over with some Dodo Juice Lime Prime, just a nice easy way to get a decent shine until it's machined in the new year.
Now this may be divisive but I really fancied trying this. It's the Car Gods 54 Holy Water. I know it's Tetrosyl based stuff but seems like a comprehensive range and I couldn't resist. Let's see how well it lasts and if it beads or sheets. Certainly feels lovely and slick.
So here's the car....
Rather partial to Chemical Guys Inner Clean for the plastics and Dr Leather spray for the 'leather'.
The mats look worse in the photos than in real life. I'm tempted to replace them but they're original and ridiculously hard wearing. Plus they'll see all weathers so may keep them in for now.
Say what you like about Artico and these fake leathers, they wear incredibly well. My old E320 had it and the ML does.
Another set of over engineered cup holders that light up, which I quite like! haha
Couldn't resist giving the engine a quick once over.
So there we have it. Our new work horse and family car and very pleased with it so far. We'll likely own it for a good few years, put 8-9k a year on it and carry the family around. :thumb::thumb:
It's taller but shorter than my S! haha
Typically, I couldn't persuade my other half to look at an estate car. She loved her CLS and likes the whole Merc feel having owned an SL350 before. So of course she took a shine to the ML.
We went on the hunt and found a chap who specialised in only MLs so to be presented with 12 to choose from ranging in age and mileage we opted for this.
It is a 2011 350 CDI so the same engine as the CLS and my S Class, has 231bhp and 400lbs-ft of torque. For a big old beast it gets to 60 just over 7 seconds but can average 35mpg. Plus despite being shorter than the CLS it is significantly more spacious. It's got 84k on the clock, a very comprehensive history and the condition won us over completely. This is also a Sport model so has a few sporty trim touches, 20" wheels and slightly firmer suspension. Plus it's spec'd with 'leather' and alcantara.
It was clean when we got it but it can never be too clean so a standard wash and then a once over with some Dodo Juice Lime Prime, just a nice easy way to get a decent shine until it's machined in the new year.
Now this may be divisive but I really fancied trying this. It's the Car Gods 54 Holy Water. I know it's Tetrosyl based stuff but seems like a comprehensive range and I couldn't resist. Let's see how well it lasts and if it beads or sheets. Certainly feels lovely and slick.
So here's the car....
Rather partial to Chemical Guys Inner Clean for the plastics and Dr Leather spray for the 'leather'.
The mats look worse in the photos than in real life. I'm tempted to replace them but they're original and ridiculously hard wearing. Plus they'll see all weathers so may keep them in for now.
Say what you like about Artico and these fake leathers, they wear incredibly well. My old E320 had it and the ML does.
Another set of over engineered cup holders that light up, which I quite like! haha
Couldn't resist giving the engine a quick once over.
So there we have it. Our new work horse and family car and very pleased with it so far. We'll likely own it for a good few years, put 8-9k a year on it and carry the family around. :thumb::thumb:
It's taller but shorter than my S! haha