Mercedes ML 320 CDi tips
Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 23:56
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Philby
I just got a 2005 Mercedes ML 320 CDi. Why? Work pays me a car allowance but part of that means I need to drive a car with luxury features (as I drive around CEOs and other big wigs), drive an automatic (in case I'm ever unable to drive it and somebody else needs to drive me around) and have it be reasonably new (hence why I couldn't buy a decked out 90s Mercedes G class).
I wanted to do some light off-road driving on weekends and holidays (I do about 800 kms per week of freeway & city driving for work). Nothing too fancy in terms of the off-road stuff but just something to give me better ground clearence and overall experience on dirt, sand and mud then I was getting in my Falcon G6E. I grew up in country Victoria and I just missed being able to take a car off the sealed roads (lowered Falcons sadly dont appreciate being treated like bush bashers).
Question is, what tyers (im on standard factory 17s) would be best? Any tips on the diesel that's out there (BP vs
Caltex etc)? What sort of recovery basics should I carry (e.g. ARB
Puncture Repair Kits)? Any other tips or advice?
Reply By: Member - Tony (ACT) - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 06:03
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 06:03
Just maybe you should have got a Nissan or Toyota ha. My wife has a C180 Sports Edition Merc and wont bring it out to the
farm as there is 7k of dirt.
Tyres will be a hassel as the rating has to be the same as stardard factory tyres. As for fuel I'm not sure if one is better than the other,
Caltex seems to be in most country areas so easier to get.
Carry a snatch trap or tow strap and take out the Mercedes Roadside Assist, just in case the untowards happens and you need to be recoverd back to a service centre. Tyre plugs are good but you will also need a compressor to re-enflate tyres.
Enjoy getting off the beaten track.
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Follow Up By: Philby - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 22:07
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 22:07
A Toyota or Nissan wouldn't have fit the luxury level work wanted and as they are paying for my fuel, tyres and the car itself I'm not arguing. That being said I'm not afraid of dirt...actually I love it!
Thanks for the tips :)
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