Originally Posted by Racekar

After just changing the wiring harness in my MB for over $500, I don't want to hear about their superior designs. I don't know of many american V8 that have timing chain strech problems like MB's do.

As far as FWD, I live in the northeast, we have snow, MB does not offer a diesel sedan with 4matic. FWD has an advantage in foul weather. An Audi A4 with a diesel and Quatro would be nice.