**Five months ago, I bought a 2015 ML63 with 31,000 miles to use as my daily driver. I’ve put about 2,000 miles on it since then. What can I say about my experience so far?**

Let me start with the bad part: even after doing a pre-purchase inspection, I still had to deal with a few issues. The suspension had worn bushings, the air-suspension compressor had to be replaced, and an annoying noise showed up and took some work to solve. I also had a coolant leak — which seems to be a chronic issue with this model — and ended up replacing the entire cooling system. The A/C compressor also needed replacement because the air was no longer cold. I spent a good amount of money on all of this.

**So why didn’t I get discouraged?**  
Because of the good part — the car itself is awesome, especially on the highway, where it belongs. It’s extremely comfortable and, at the same time, delivers absurd torque. You press the throttle and the car just *goes*. The transmission isn’t amazing, but it doesn’t ruin the driving experience. Every time I get behind the wheel, a put a smile on my face. Despite its size, it’s very stable in corners. Mine is completely stock, with no modifications.

If you care about fuel economy, this isn’t a good option. The car drinks a lot — after all, it’s a very powerful V8 in a heavy SUV.

**In short, I definitely recommend the ML63 to anyone who understands that maintenance costs will be high. But the fun is absolutely guaranteed.**

ML63 2015 (W166): ownership after 5 months