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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi. I have 2011 Mercedes ml350 4matic suv that has just over 200000 miles. When I go up hills and or accelerate at slower speeds (less than 40mph), the car stutters and kind of hesitates. A friend riding with me said it seems like a transmission issue. I haven’t taken it to the shop yet but how much more would you invest in a car with that type of mileage? The car has been pretty good to me. However, last year I spent $1000 to get A/C repaired (cracked compressor) $270 lift gate repair and $300 for window motor. I really wanted to keep it for my nearly 17 year old DD but I wondering should I just move on? I would love to move up to a 2015/2016 GL but my current mechanic thinks those are trash and constantly trying to talk me into buying a Honda Pilot or something Korean.  Any recommendations or general thoughts?

Also wondering what are the service recommendations when car hits 200000 miles?
TIA![/quote]

Congrats on getting your car to 200K. Well done. I’ll admit I don’t know much about MB’s, they’re not my area of expertise. Sounds like it could be the TPS, or possibly a failing shift solenoid or worn valve body. Fix it? I probably would, if I liked it as much as you seem like you do. It might run several thousand, but then again, new car payments over a year run more than that. Trade in potential is virtually nil because of the mileage, so at this point, I’d keep it. Why not? [/quote]

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