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If you really like the 55 - go for it. Yeah it's more, but the AMG thing is pretty cool. They are more like hand-built engines. The others are just business as usual.
I have the ML430 ****** which for 2001 had the AMG look, but with a single AMG tail pipe and 17" wheels (in stead of the 55 18's). I do love the V8 and if I were going for used, I'd go for a ML55 if one could be found that was treated well and all the problems were followed through.
Others here will likely suggest you go 2002 or newer, which just means more money from you. I'd stay away from the 1st couple years myself for sure. Even though mine has had its share of issues, MB has made good on all of them, and a used car with 30-40K should have gone through all the more common issues already.
If you really like the 55 - go for it. Yeah it's more, but the AMG thing is pretty cool. They are more like hand-built engines. The others are just business as usual.
I have the ML430 ****** which for 2001 had the AMG look, but with a single AMG tail pipe and 17" wheels (in stead of the 55 18's). I do love the V8 and if I were going for used, I'd go for a ML55 if one could be found that was treated well and all the problems were followed through.
Others here will likely suggest you go 2002 or newer, which just means more money from you. I'd stay away from the 1st couple years myself for sure. Even though mine has had its share of issues, MB has made good on all of them, and a used car with 30-40K should have gone through all the more common issues already.