hey, I love the look of this car, anyone get this care yet? any good reviews? anything anyone know about it, that is bad? I hear that it gets good miles per gallon also.

It's a great ride. It's very comfortable, at least up front. I don't think I'd like being stuck all the way in the back for a long trip, but I'm 6' 2". So far, we've had very few problems. I've had a few clients' complain about the tailgate not closing properly, but a simple adjustment takes care of it. Other than that I've flashed a couple COMAND systems and a handful of transmissions.

I've heard people on this and other MB forums call it an over-priced Pacifica, but I've never driven a Pacifica, so I can't say if that's accurate. I'm guessing that most of the critics haven't driven either one, but who knows? Only time will tell whether the R-Class is worth the money or not.

It's sort of the same class of vehicle as the Pacifica, but the two are completely distinct cars, they don't share parts or engineering. The R class is built on a stretched version of the new ML chassis. (Don't recall the chassis designation.)

Haven't driven one, not particularly interested in driving one, so nothing to say on that front.

I thought the mileage was abysmal - doesn't it struggle to achieve 20MPG on the highway?

- JimY

I think the mileage varied with the engine.

EPA estimates:
R350: 16/21
R500: 13/18

Both are AWD with the new 7 spd. transmission (anyone know the designation 722.??)

Pretty bad I guess!

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The 7-speed transmission is the 722.9.