PE,
Part of the reason that you cannot work on these later cars is the complexity...these newer cars have more safety and convenience features than the older cars........so I guess you have to decide how important the 8 airbags,ABS,ESP etc is to you when you are driving.....also things like the drivability....smoothness acceleration etc...and little things like a good stereo(FINALLY!!)
I,for one think that the just the added safety makes the new cars more desirable as I value my life a lot more that $70-130 per hour
Warren
1992 300SD
Columbus Ohio