[12secondv6]

Yup, E is too much money right now. Once it has been out for a while, the lease price will come down. I've had 2 of them (2006 and 2007) and I would love to get back in one.

Bluetec is diesel

Fuel economy - I see around 25 around town. I see 28-31 on the highway doing around 70-75 - and even seen 32 mpg doing 60-65. Pretty damn good for an all wheel drive SUV.

I love the truck - engine is perfect with power. I have one major complaint - the run flats SUCK! If I bought one, it would be the first thing I would change. The run flats are extremely rigid so the ride is harsh. I have 19 inch wheels on the truck and a buddy has an ml350 with 19's and exact same options except for the run flats and his rides perfectly.

Now, keep in mind, I am complaining about stiffness of the tires.... but I have lots of back/ neck problems so it may not ride too hard for most people.

As for maintenance.... I had a service A done a couple months ago and it cost around $400 - about $100 of it was for refilling the adblue tank - this is the additive that injects into the exhaust to make it 50 state legal. You need to refill the adblue tank every 10,000 miles (basically when you are getting a service a/b done - that's an oil change). You could buy adblue cheaper.....but I went with conveneince and had the dealer do it.