So what if it’s really a 1998 model.
It’s still a ‘Benz, and with dealer incentives running as high as $4,500, buying the outgoing 2005 M-Class actually makes sense – if you’re satisfied with the way this vehicle performs. Over the years, many people have been quite content – and if, after a test drive, you see no reason to pay for the all-new 2006…happy trails!

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class was one of the pioneers of the luxury SUV movement, a vehicle that simultaneously offered the off-road capability of an SUV and the amenities befitting a Benz. Competitors include the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Infiniti FX, Lexus RX 330, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, all of which will give you a better ride and more compelling features. Still – if you’re stretching into the luxury market and want to drive a Mercedes-Benz, you can now get the good ‘ol 2005 model for a price that will likely touch the low $30,000 range. That beats just about anything on the market today – though at this point, driving it home may not elicit the envious stares you may have hoped for.