Thanks again Wizard for helping me pick a great car and helping me surprise Jaime. You'll definitely be getting an invitation to the wedding.

2013-2015 ML350 is also an absolute buy. Rock solid, no major issues, great 300hp little V6, no electrical problems, no air suspension. Very reliable and nice modern machines. Same for the 2013-2015 GLK350.

I took your advice and I also got one - 2010 ML350 with 1 owner Red with Tan interior and 63K miles on it - We love it - we thank you for the advice

It's always refreshing and heart warming to see a lovely couple like this. Two thumbs up ! And best wishes to both of them.

Thanks for sharing this video, for me I will advise anyone, any day to get this. I never regretted buying it, haven't been faulty. Am glad watching this video so happy i made the right choices. I'm getting my Maybach soon paid in cash!

I inherited my mom's ML350, solid & reliable (for a low mileage '07, no balance shaft issues ever). Congratulations to the lucky couple, such a kind gift.♥️🙏

We have been driving exactly the same car since 2016. Bought it at 100k miles, now it has 200k miles. Not a single problem. This is our third ML class. They just run forever.

Somebody that understands Mercedes' white paint. From one Mercedes driving trucker to another: keep on keeping on, brother.

Hey wizard! I am picking up a 2011 ML350 today. One owner since new, ex military mechanic and he has kept this up meticulously. New tires, all flushes flushed and redone to MB specs, transmission service today, all new belts. It has 155,000 miles but all service records available and my car broker that I buy from has known this car since new as this was from his neighbor. Glad you approve of these. Love the content.

I've had five MLs and GLEs from 2014 - up. 350s, 43s, and a 63S. Never a single problem. Rock solid.

I have a 2010 ML350, I purchased it with 88k on it in 2015, it has 174k on it today. This vehicle has been rock solid and very reliable, just regular maintenance. I also own a 2013 E350 4matic and I love it !

i've had my '08 ml 350 for a year & a half now & i absolutely adore her. over 200k miles on her now & she drives like new & has been exponentially more reliable than the '09 camry i had for years before i stepped up to a benz

2009 ML350. Bought in 2010 with 28000 miles. 12 years later 270000 miles. Only ONE major repair ( Intake Mani) Exchanged Alternator and Thermostat myself. As seen in the video, very easy to access for exchange. Great Video Wizzard. Love it.

Hey wizard, the car care nut channel uploaded a video yesterday about a Lexus Rx350 that has an oil leak ! He mentioned you in his video about the rav4 that you guys couldn't figure out the oil leak! It's worth watching! He said it is the front timing cover . I figured I mention this in case the customer comes back 🤓

These kind of videos are nice to see. It's nice that you'll go out of your way to guide your customers into making informed purchases. 😊

Hey wizard more people take your advice than you realize! Almost 2 years ago I bought my wife a 19 camry per your advice and so far we love it!! Great ride excellent fuel economy and other than basic maintenance and one recall thsts all thsts been done and loving the reliability so far. Thank you for the advice you have impacted at least one person's life which is also a avid viewer

Wizard, what I especially like is your calm unhurried inspection of a vehicle along with your conversational narrative. Really like it. Hooked for sure.

People stay away from M272 engine from 2004-2008 due to balance shaft gear failure. Unless the previous owner updated it at the dealership.

We have a 2014 GL350 BlueTec Turbo Diesel. 7 seater, incredible interior. Absolutely Love it. 171K miles, incredible suv. 600 miles per tank and drives like new. Forever car.

I like the bit where Mrs Wizard takes us through the interiors. You can tell she is a car girl too. Quick fast and thorough with just the right amount of good detail.

This is one of your best videos I am so happy for that couple and it made me feel so good to see her appreciate her partner and what he did for her more people need to be like that best of luck to you guys!! I thought I would add I have owned 5e class Mercedes and every one of them have been perfectly reliable Brakes and Tires and two of them when I got rid of them had almost 200,000 miles on them with zero problems. I think it is the best value in the Mercedes lineup. I have a Porsche Panamera now which is a different animal. It is 2 years old with 70,000 miles so far it's been good we shall see. I sure wish I could find a wife or girlfriend like her who appreciates a good guy

I bought a 2011 4 1/2 years ago with 98 K miles, all I do is change oil. It is a wonderful, comfortable car and at 16K then with new tires, brakes, front struts, ,an incredible deal. not the fastest car but adequate for such a heavy suv

Congrats to the nice couple for the wonderful Merc! The honest and friendly Wiz always shining! Stay safe!

The ml was always one of my favorite mb suvs. I’m so glad it has the wizards stamp of approval

My mom had the same exact one; she bought new in 2011 ML350 white with black interior.. she loved it never broke down nor any problems.

I have an 09 Mercedes ML350 bought it used in 2014 still driving it today. It’s a very reliable car. It’s a tank. I currently have 204k miles and still going.

I bought my 2009 ML350 in 2018 for 7K with 159K miles. Now it has 209k miles. It has its basic wear and tear but I love it and it’s still going strong in 2023. Also the interior of my 2009 is exactly the same as the 2011 here.

I have a 2010 ML350 4matic that I primarily use for road tripping on ski trips and towing my motorcycles. It's comfortable and quiet really easy to log miles in. It's also a reliable, good looking and capable vehicle that's perfect for long trips, minus one thing...the gas mileage is average at best.

I listened to the Car Wizard. I loved my '99 Camry V6. She ran great, but was a bit beat up. I had an opportunity to get a car with the 3800 V6. Car Wizard's video motivated me to take the chance and I love it.

I have this exact same car, same color and everything. Making my last payment on it in 2 weeks. Purchased used in 2017 with 70k miles and have NEVER had an issue with it in 5 years. It’s truly a great vehicle!

I followed the same advice buying my E300 W213. Steel susp, 4cyl, I do have the sport package that comes with 19'' wheels and bigger brakes. I don't need extra systems causing me issues. Keep it simple and enjoy as many problem free miles as possible

My family has had a 2006 ML350 for 10+ years and honestly, it’s been wonderful. We got it CPO in 2010 and I’m not too sure if it got the balance shaft service done, but it’s got 154k miles and we haven’t had to do it so I think it’s been done. Most expensive thing to go was the electronic ignition, which was about 2 grand and had to be fixed by the dealer (thanks to security lockups.) I love driving it, and we’re gonna keep it for a LOOOOONG time. Love our ML350. So much so to where I’d buy another.

What a great guy nice to see someone love their partner so much

It was a pleasure meeting you this past Friday!! And it was really cool getting to take a peek inside your shop.. Keep up the great videos!!!

I have a 08' Ml320 CDI around the same year and I love it, its built solid. 220k miles and climbing!

Thanks for restoring confidence in my recent purchase of a 2012 ML350. It has 147k on it and I only had to replace the alternative battery and FOB key battery.

I love/have older MB's. They are cheap to fix, when you're driving them, they are whisper quiet, have luxurious interiors, and make you look & feel like a million bucks for cheap. Great Choice!

Great video! Just bought a 2008 ML. I lived in Florida and the previous owner was likely an old snowbird. Thing only has 50k miles on it and looks like it’s never been driven off the lot. Previous owner states to the dealership they never drove it in the rain… and it looks it! Such a solid and nice vehicle!

The w166 ML350 has proven a really good car too.

This reminds me of me buying a car for my fiance as well. Her Chevy Cavalier was on its last legs - served her remarkably well for many, many years - so I decided to surprise her. Got her a 2011 BMW 328ix Touring (station wagon). Took the car to Europe for a while (instead of renting), drove around there, then put it back in the container on a ship heading to Montreal, Quebec. Just got it back from the body shop after it got rear-ended by a texting driver. Not cheap to maintain or fix, but it is a lvely car, and she loves it.

I agree, the shocks are not only probamatic, but expensive to replace! The pump cost is outragious! The engines with the ballance shaft issues is also costly to replace! The break system he had mentioned is also expensive to replace components! This model is the best choice for any one wanting to own a Mercedes Bens SUV with outstanding reasonable repair cost. Especially with 6 cyl. and all wheel drive!

I had an 07 e350 4 matic sport package. Great car. In 6 year and 70,000 miles. Only had to replace tires and breaks. Just Routine maintenance

So refreshing to hear something good about Mercedes. Smart guy and I hope his fiancé enjoys her Benz!

He got an OK deal. 2011s definitely aren’t going for what he thinks they are. At least it’s a 2011 so a w166 but a couple of years newer would bet him some nicer updates.

Hi Wizard, thank you for always putting out honest helpful information. I'm glad there are people like you sharing their knowledge. I agree with your recomendation on the ML350. I currently drive a 2015 ml50 4matic. previously I had a 1998 ML320 and then a 2006 ML350. Each model has it's own personality, but the naturally asprirated V6 has proven very reliable. I now suggest waiting for the 3rd year of any model's production cycle, 4th - 6th year even better. I change my own oil and let the private shop (dealer only for computer issuses) take care of larger services. That helps keep repair costs down. I look for used lower mileage vehicles that are about 6-7yrs old. Ps. change the tail light gaskets on the '06-'11 models. They dry out and let water in. then the SAM (inside passanger side rear quarter panel) gets wet and that will run over $1,500.

I've had 2 of them both 07s. The 350 then the 63 AMG. They were truly well built.

Great surprise. Hope they have years of fun and driving ahead of them.

I was considering an ML 350 cdi , but given the current price and backlash for diesel you have just steered me to a gas motor 🤟

Just got the same identical 2011 Mercedes Ml and mine is all black inside. I paid $13000 with 110,000 miles. Not a single rust mark and was garage kept all maintenance kept up and well maintained. Got to say my engine bay looks 8x better and looks new! But congrats on this guys purchase!

I’m onboard just purchased one yesterday, thanks for the advice

Still looks modern for 2011, 11 years old. My friend bought a 2012 Ml. $1500 turn signal electric problem. Gas fume problems $3000 repairs. Parts and labor do not depreciate.

02-05 ML Series ( w163) is an absolute buy, body on frame great rig.

Congratulations Crazy Uncle Chris on being blessed with a beautiful family along with a reliable daily to meet today's transportation needs 🏆... Great job as always to Mr & Mrs Wizard for providing an honest & unbiased analysis AND also to complete the cast to this perfect movie that doesn't necessarily have to come from Hollywood 🥇... And yes, Crazy Uncle Chris, IMHO this ML with its Wedding White Colour would be the Perfect Wedding Car to drive away with the "Just Married" signage 🥂

We are on our third ML 320 which is a CDI and we love them, also had an ML430 and my daily driver is a ML E320 CDI, inline 6 that gets 45 miles per gallon

I think Jay Leno once said, "If a car looks good in white, it'll look good in any color."

Hey :) This removable part in cup holder also allows you to place mugs there if you remove it. Kind regards

Wonderful video with heartwarming segment.

We have a 2011 Ml350 with 240,000 miles and still going strong. It's amazing what a little maintenance can do.

Ive learned my lesson from German cars, would never own one outside of warranty again. Over engineered and basic repairs are expensive. There’s a reason people let them go for so cheap. But some people seem to have good luck with them, they sure do look and drive nice. Hopefully they enjoy it! They seem like really nice people.

Love my older 2009 ML 280cdi had 6 yrs here in Sydney Aus..Only be careful of WATER possibly getting in to the rear SAM MODULE near light cluster..can be very expensive even reproggramming a second hand one can be over 1000 US..its on floor and water pools in it even the wiring other side on floor can get wet too. ALWAYS CHECK AFTER RAINS..I lifted wires up of floor so NO water got near it after heavy rains by pulling out plastic covers to check them...So can be possible leaks there. Also HP Fuel pump can go rebuild kits available here in Oz..Apart from that VERY, VERY reliable.

I picked up a 2006 ml 350 clean title from Copart $3,500 with 121,000 I love it!! Thanks John from Arizona

9:17 I was mind blown and thought he would pull a ring 😂

9:25 “it’s looking like you definitely got a nice one” “Yes I did. And the car is great too.” 😂😂😂 dude’s got some cha-rizz-ma

Another great video , the wizard is a fantastic guy. Down to earth and overall just a great guy. Really enjoy your Chanel 😊

After I am tired of my bulletproof RX330 this is next on my list👍That the car wizard co signed this model year, it’s a MUST BUY! Cause he was correct on the RX! Best car I have ever owned!👍

I love my 2017 GLA 250. Plenty of power and 30 mpg. The GLA 45 AMG is most powerful production 2 liter 4 cylinder at 385 horsepower 0-60 4.4 sec with 4 year 50,000 mile warranty. Great warranty!!!

Great video! Just bought the wife a 2015 ML350 with only 51k miles and all pristine maintenance records. Had it shipped from GA to NC. What a fantastic vehicle.

I’ve owned 3 ml’s and now have 2020 GLE.. Everything the wizard said is true! I’ve never had an issue with of the ML Benz we owned! Pleasure to drive too:)

I love my GL450 v8. It’s a bit tricky to work on but otherwise amazing SUV

My wife has a 2016 GLE350 and we love it.

Great video... The under body is missing all the under body protective part but all in all, that was an amazing deal.

I own a 2015 ML350 4Matic with only 53,000 miles and -- Just had to drop $3000 on multiple repairs and maintenance costs plus $500 shipping since there was an issue with the fuel system (and the closest dealership is 100 miles away), and that was after the extended warranty I bought covered $1200 in repair costs. Two oil leaks (one top and one bottom of engine), fuel system software update, spark plug replacement, transmission flush, B service. Some previous items that were repaired under Certified Pre-owned Extended Warranty in the past were: The driver's seat cover came apart underneath at the front (took them months to fix that since the seat cover had to be sourced from Germany). Plus I had to take it to a different dealership to get it put on correctly, since part of the seat heating element was sticking out of the front. The driver's side seat massage mechanism broke internally and was pushing out against the back seat cushion. The passenger side rear coil spring broke in half. The rear door locking mechanisms glitched and decided that they would show locked, but the doors would actually be able to be opened, which would then set off the alarm. And the infotainment system started acting up and had to be replaced. Also, an out-of-pocket repair -- The driver's side seat belt mechanism stopped working and had to be replaced ($1200). And these are the ones just off the top of my head. Be advised, if you buy a used one, be very prepared for some expensive repair costs unless you can work on it yourself (or live close to the Wizard's shop).

I’m rocking a 2011 GL450 with 356k and still looks and drives like almost new …. I haven’t experienced crazy electric issues and the air suspension has giving me very little problems .

Just brought a 2003 ml350…. 136,000… miles got me!!!It has inside issues but definitely was a steal bc of the inside issues and I plan to fix it up and eventually give it to my daughter!!

I do like these..glad it got your stamp of approval

Hi, Mrs. Wizard! That slot in between cupholders is for a parking pass and/or rfid pass for entrance into a parking garage

It certainly pays to do the research. I used Consumer's Reports and they basically agreed with the Wizard. Ended up going with a 2013 E350. Three years and only oil changes and maintenance items. Best years for the W212 were 2012 and 2013. Go with the facelift (2014) and the reliability ratings were lower, so I avoided that.

Bought a ML350 Special Edition in 2005. Still going strong 18 years later with 148,000 miles. Excellent in London in the Winter and France in the Summer.

I purchased a 07 350 for $5000. No body damages what so ever but it needed some mechanicals. Put about $2000 into it and I’ve been daily driving the thing for six years and counting 🖤

That's a great touch Wizzard. The story and we learned something new as well. I only heard bad things about the ML except for the earlier models, Naturally. But its really good to know that 2011 ML350 is a good car/SUV. Thanks. Edit/ Ha, this guy took your advise. Well, and the car that he buy is looking good, Not too much for you to do on it Wizzard. Update--I watch this video again and I search for this model in Bulgaria and there are only Diesels with 350 engine. Not good.

We'll be seeing a lot of this ML350 in the background, for the next few years.

Gday mr and mrs wizard from Australia. I do my own wrenching on everything, but I’m not a mechanics arse! Obviously I’m not working on USA cars, just land cruisers, and a Nissan patrol Ute. Anyways, just wanted to say thank you for ur channel/videos, as I dig ur format, and have learnt some good tips which apply to all vehicles. Also mate, it’s great how ur quirky presentation n method has never changed, stands u seperate from similar channels, and I personally get a laff every time. Keep it up guys and congratulations on ur success. Cheers eh 🍺

Great video Wizard and crew!

I had a 2008 ML550 since new and put 130,000 miles on it. It was a great vehicle. It develop some small oil leaks on the rear main seal at around 120,000K. Tumble flap at 2500 miles had to be replaced under warranty and that was all the problems I had. With the V8 it was pretty darn quick.

I saw a super clean ML350 4-matic at the self serve junkyard recent;y. It was a California car with zero rust. Paint was as clear and shiny as could be. Interior was mint and still had the Merc/new car smell. And yet, there it was because it was too expensive to replace parts or it was too complex to put labor into changing a $5 gasket.

Always like hearing when a person gets to negotiate a "deal" for themselves. So basically, going to Nebraska (and back) Chris saved about $18 per mile driven for the Mercedes. That's per mile. Very good. Nice vehicle! With the V-6 plenty of room to work on the engine even. Though hopefully you won't have to. lol.

I need a smile today, this was great video!

☺ Yippee, another Wizard video!

These are great cars. Feels like you’re in a large plane just cruising on the highway in the best way possible.

this video Chris was exactly what i was looking for THANK You i will start my hunting

I had a 2011 ML350 in "diamond white" with black interior!! Very nice truck, she will be happy!

Love the ML ❤ Great cars

Nice car but let's be honest. He may have negotiated the price but $12k for a 2011 with 120k miles is the going rate. Not some fantastic deal.

Thank you for this video. I purchased one this month with a great MB service record. It's a 2011 model built in 2010. Yesterday I changed the cabin and engine air filters at about 85K miles. We collected a lot of bugs driving across the country this month, almost 4,000 miles. The filters worked very well. The vehicle functioned almost like it was new.

2016 GLE 4 Matic is also good. Basically an ML but with an updated V6 (M276).

I've always liked the GLK - smaller and nimbler - are they as reliable? Same engine & trans, maybe a little more plastic inside, but they are peppy and look like a baby G-wagen.

The slot in the console was meant for a toll card. In Europe tolls can be frequent and until recently, people all over the world used toll cards. It was easier to swipe than use change but inconvenient to constantly dig through your wallet at each toll. Now we have toll tags and the old toll cards have gone the way of mythology.

Love the Mercedes 3.5L V6. Very solid engine. I have a 2014 E350 Coupe now at 117k miles and has been an absolute joy to drive and great road tripping car. The only pain is when it's time to change the spark plugs. Otherwise great engine. And I've been thinking about the GLK series to replace my wife's aging 03 Yukon Denali.

I have also have a 2011 ML350. I’ve had it for almost 9 years and it has been a great and reliable SUV with surprisingly low maintenance cost.

I love these MLs