Can't hurt to discuss this with a Mercedes dealer first.

Perhaps if you work as "lot boy" or the like for a while, they'll finance some of your training. It will be your chance to prove your stick-to-it iveness and that you can get to work on time every day.

Consider BMW, too.

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Kent Christensen
Albuquerque
'07 GL320CDI, '10 CL550. '01 Porsche Boxster
Two BMW motorcycles