another Toyota convert!

I almost went for an Avalon.
Dunno. I realize the die-hard Benz-ers think we're nuts, but so far I don't have one regret, and I see an awful lot of ex-Benz owners over at the Lexus forum. Don't know if I've seen an ex-Lexus owner here.
But I swore I wouldn't go down this Benz vs Brand-X path here anymore. Too much emotion involved with too many. I love cars, but they're just a machine. I just want the best combination of cost, value, reliability, and comfort. I don't make a 6-figure income.
But I do miss driving a diesel.