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Mercedes introduced the ML430, a V8, in 1999. Following are Mercedez-Benz ML340 news and reviews from a number of sources. (1999-2004 model years are indicated in parentheses.)

Car Review (All Years)
See what consumers think about the Mercedez-Benz M-Class SUVs.

Car Survey (All Years)
See what fellow owners of the Mercedez-Benz M-Class SUVs have to say about their vehicles.

Consumer Guide (2003)
Informative review including: Road Test, Prices, Rebates & Incentives, Engines, Standard Equipment, Optional Equipment, Specifications, Warranty Info and more.

New Car Test Drive (2002)
It's not cheap, but it's arguably the best.

Yahoo Autos (2002)
This review of the Mercedez M-Class SUVs includes the ML430.

Boston Globe (2001)
The ML430 is very much a Mercedes-Benz, sedanlike in its ride. But take it offroad, and it gets downright truck-like. Stiff, sure, and ground-gripping.

Chicago Tribune (2001)
The Mercedes-Benz ML sport-utility is an example of an automaker offering one vehicle in a variety of flavors.

New Car Test Drive (2001)
Three-pointed stars and 4WD for every pocketbook.

Yahoo Autos (2001)
Major Optional Features: Third Row Folding Seat, Power Sunroof, Telephone.

Automobile Magazine (2000)
The Mercedes-Benz M-class is a sport-utility vehicle that looks suspiciously like a minivan.

Epinions (2000)
See what owners of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUVs have to say about their vehicle -- the good and the bad.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2000)
Mercedes' quirks are disappointing.

New Car Test Drive (2000)
The M-Class follows the Mercedes tradition of placing two control stalks on the left side of the steering wheel: one for wipers and turn signals and the other for cruise control functions.

USA Today (2000)
ML430 comes with 4.3-liter V-8 rated 268 hp, 288 ft.-lbs., and these additional standard features: leather upholstery and steering-wheel cover; heated seats; larger wheels and tires; remote-control locks; built-in garage-door and gate opener.

Auto Revista (1999)
The 1999 ML430 rises above the precedence of the ML320 by offering a hearty 4.3-liter V8 engine, more standard features and improved off-road capability.

Canadian Drive (1999)
The Mercedes-Benz ML430 can be distinguished from the ML320 by its larger, aggressive-looking 275/55R-17 inch Mud-&-Snow-rated radials mounted on 17 inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers, rocker panels and side mouldings.

New Car Test Drive (1999)
For 1999, alongside the original V6-powered ML320, Mercedes has introduced an ML430 with a 268-horsepower, overhead-cam V8. The ML430 adds more luxury appointments and Mercedes' sophisticated electronic anti-skid system as standard equipment.

The Car Connection (1999)
'M' stands for 'muscle' as new sport-utility model moves swifter with its V-8 motor.

The Car Connection (1999)
Its unconventional four-wheel traction system, linked to an on-board computer, distributes power automatically to each wheel individually, or in sets of wheels fore and aft, so at any time at least one tire is able to get a grip on the road.

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