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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Just bought a new car - ML350 CDI Sport

Just bought a new company car, should be delivered in 11 days. My mom wanted an SUV for the weekends and i need a bigger car for work so i can look like a Russian Gangster. Solution was the ML. I'll use the Mini on the weekends until i buy my Lambo.

ML350CDI Sport:





Standard features
Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone
Direct steering
Easy-pack tailgate- opens/closes automatically
Outside temperature gauge
Parktronic system
Service interval indicator
Sports instrument cluster
Trip computer
Auxiliary input socket in glovebox
Adaptive brake lights
Aluminium look running boards with rubber studs
Aluminium roof rails
Ambient light
Blue tinted glass
Body colour bumpers
Body colour side rubbing strips
Chrome trim on side rubbing strip and waistline trim
Dark tinted rear lights
Electric folding door mirrors + auto dimming rear view + drivers exterior door mirror
Electric windows
Front fog lights
Headlamp assist
Heated door mirrors
Protection strips with chrome inserts
Radiator grille - sterling silver with chrome
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear bumper trim
Rear wash/wipe
Twin rectanular chrome exhaust tail pipes
1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seats
12V power point in luggage area
3 rear headrests
4-way lumbar support for drivers seat
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Boot light
Centre rear armrest
Cupholders in front and rear
Electrically adjustable front seats
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front footwell lights
Front sports seats
Front/rear reading lights
Heated front seats
Illuminated glovebox
Illuminated overhead control panel with dimmer
Isofix child seat attachment
Leather door panels
Load anchors in rear
Luggage cover
Multi function steering wheel
Neck-pro front headrests
Sports pedals with steel inserts and rubber studs
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Interior light pack - M Class
ABS with Brake Assist
Downhill speed regulation (DSR) with switch
Driver and passenger airbags
Electronic four wheel traction control
Electronic Stability Programme with ASR
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
Pre-safe system for anticipatory occupant protection
Seatbelt pretensioners on front/outer rear seats
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure warning
Windowbags
Alarm system with interior protection
Immobiliser
Remote central locking

Additional options:
Sport pack - alcantara interior, 20" rims, body kit.
Phone pack
Command (nav)

Engine:

224 HP
510 TQ!
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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224hp

You won't pull any poon with that.

Unless you have a roof mounted harpoon gun ... then it's all you can eat, whale season.
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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Pretty simple: I don't need a car to get women.

(roofies ftw)


On a serious note - this car will rarely, if ever go above 80mph here in London and 510 tq is more than enough for around town.
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Congrats,


However, if you wanted the Russian gangster look you should have gone with the following.



I still don't get why they like that ugly car...
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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Great DD, nice snag!
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Nice choice
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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does it run on cranberry juice?
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Congrats. Very nicely specced.
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Congrats, it looks sharp in black, and the torque will be fun for city driving!
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Nice, how long are you going to keep this one?
 



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