Q: I am thinking of buying a used 2006 ML500 with 130,000 miles on it

asked by on May 31, 2017

Hi Tom I wanted to get your advice, a 2006 ML500 did 130,000 miles.I'm thinking about buying it and wanted your advice do you think I should avoid that year and conditions? Is it a reliable car or a bad choice to be thinking about buying it at 130000 miles ? Are there any common problems or things I should check when I look at it and test drive it? Much appreciated

My car has 130000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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