written by on 25/07/2010
I service these vehicles on a regular basis. Lets face it guys one man's meat is another man's poison. It's not the best vehicle on the road by along shot but overall it is better than a lot of similar ones. I own one for 4 years and here's my observations what they are worth.
Pros:
EXCELLENT TOWING CAPABILITY EVEN WITH LARGER CARAVANS (1400-1500KG)
ECONOMICAL
EXCELLENT ACCELERATION ON KICKDOWN
STURDY BUILD.
STYLISH(ONLY WITH BULL BAR KIT)
GOOD TRACTION IN POOR WEATHER.
cons:
OVERPRICED
BADGE SNOBBERY(MERC ARE OK..BMW X5 WOULD LEAVE IT FOR DEAD)
EXPENSIVE REPAIRS AND SPARES AT MERC CENTRES
TERRIBLE OVER ROAD RAMPS
OVERHYPED..THERE ARE BETTER 4X4'S OUT THERE
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