As much as what all of you have been saying is true, the whole parts nightmare issue is realistically not that big of a deal as Benzman500 was saying. For instance, if one imported a Fiat Barchetta or a Lotus Elise, yes, then it would be a royal pita as far as parts and service goes. But with these MBs, I bet better than 90% of the parts are the same. They share the same basic engines that are tuned a little differently, not like they offered completely different engines in Germany that no one has ever seen over here. Also, as Benzman was saying, my car has stuff US cars don't have. The EZL igntion dial under the hood, the electronic trip computer on the dash (rare but I have it), the E/S switch on the tranny, and the engine pre-heater just to name a few. So although it is without a doubt more convenient to have and to get a US car in the US, I personally think that the very small inconvenience of having a euro car is worth it taking all its advantages into consideration; granted you have the opportunity to own one.

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Dad bought it new, now I own it.

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