Author Topic: Mrs. Mango's 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bluetec (Read 16228 times)

Blueprint · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2019, 12:22:25 pm »

Nice color combo

No more Costco fill-ups with a diesel though - I had to make a few detours when I had my TDI.

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2019, 12:35:13 pm »

Looks like a million bucks, and I'm sure it drives like it too, congrats again!

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2019, 01:40:27 pm »

looks fantastic, what a nice interior. Road trips would be a pleasure in this thing. Congrats 'Mango

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2019, 01:42:23 pm »

Quote from: Blueprint on November 18, 2019, 12:22:25 pm

Nice color combo

No more Costco fill-ups with a diesel though - I had to make a few detours when I had my TDI.

why not?

the Costco station here sells diesel (at every pump).

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 18, 2019, 02:04:39 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on November 18, 2019, 01:42:23 pm

Quote from: Blueprint on November 18, 2019, 12:22:25 pm
Nice color combo

No more Costco fill-ups with a diesel though - I had to make a few detours when I had my TDI.
why not?

the Costco station here sells diesel (at every pump).

Guess it varies. The 23 pumps in Ancaster do not.

Congrats Vmango!

Always nice to get a vehicle from family/friends.

tortoise · « **Reply #25 on:** November 18, 2019, 02:55:24 pm »

I did the same, but two and a half years in and we've been good. *knocks wood*

I don't know if the ML is the same, but gas in our TDI is very bad news. Basically it destroys the HPFP (due to lack of lubrication) and that results in metal fragments being sent through the fuel system. All of it needs to be replaced and $8k is the number I have seen. Terrifying indeed.

Gurgie · « **Reply #26 on:** November 18, 2019, 03:01:36 pm »

Quote from: Vmango on November 18, 2019, 02:58:15 pm

Quote from: tortoise on November 18, 2019, 02:55:24 pm
I did the same, but two and a half years in and we've been good. *knocks wood*

I don't know if the ML is the same, but gas in our TDI is very bad news. Basically it destroys the HPFP (due to lack of lubrication) and that results in metal fragments being sent through the fuel system. All of it needs to be replaced and $8k is the number I have seen. Terrifying indeed.

Mrs. Mango is pretty good. I used to get calls from her from the gas station making sure she was putting in the appropriate octane. Better safe than sorry.

Also, insurance on this about $400 more a year than the MDX.

Hmmmm, went up? Guess cause of the replacement value? Mine went down a bit with the Passport, like $18 or something silly.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #27 on:** November 18, 2019, 03:16:09 pm »

Quote from: Vmango on November 18, 2019, 02:40:46 pm

Thanks

FWIW I'll probably fill it for her for the first while out of fear.

while it's the other way around, i always thought this commercial was pretty good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOiMnLsodS0

carcrazed · « **Reply #28 on:** November 18, 2019, 03:36:59 pm »

Congrats!! I love the colour combo and the design of this gen.
And oh those buttons -- I love me some buttons, too.

2JDM · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2019, 09:55:45 pm »

Congrats! A very classy SUV.

Lookin' forward to the Moan'nWhine thread.

bridgecity · « **Reply #30 on:** November 18, 2019, 10:15:39 pm »

She’s a beauty. Enjoy.

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #31 on:** November 22, 2019, 03:01:58 pm »

I'd almost say that looks better!

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #32 on:** November 22, 2019, 03:11:01 pm »

I'm surprised that you of all people didn't go with steelies

pi314 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 22, 2019, 08:16:01 pm »

Looks good.

I'm wondering if your front bars are too far forward? On my oem roof bars the bars would be close to level.

tortoise · « **Reply #34 on:** November 22, 2019, 08:17:46 pm »

I bet the bars are the far forward to let the hatch open with a ski box on top.

Gurgie · « **Reply #35 on:** November 22, 2019, 09:44:16 pm »

Looks great!!

I'd put the front bars right at the B-Pillar & then put the rears back a bit further as well. With the front bars at the B-Pillar you'll have less noise above your head. See what the specs are on your box for minimum bar spacing, usually its 24". Basically you want the front bars as far back as possible when the box is on & you can still open the hatch.

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Gurgie · « **Reply #36 on:** November 23, 2019, 01:59:08 pm »

^nice work!! Now you owe me another beer buddy, 1st for getting winter alloys for the Passport & now my roof rack wisdom... this old guy almost knows what he's talking about, ha, ha, ha!!

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tortoise · « **Reply #37 on:** November 23, 2019, 02:00:52 pm »

That's a slick ski rig.

Gurgie · « **Reply #38 on:** November 23, 2019, 02:32:30 pm »

Quote from: Vmango on November 23, 2019, 02:09:39 pm

Beers on me.

Until I get bitter because the German POS breaks down in on the way to Tremblant [emoji14]

No problem, Tortoise & I can pick you up with our FJC's [emoji12]

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tortoise · « **Reply #39 on:** November 23, 2019, 02:38:48 pm »

Hahaha. I had the same thought.