I always found it a good idea to have access to a late model reliable car when trying to use a 20 year old Mercedes as my daily driver. Quite a few times this saved me.

I'd recomend a late model 4 cylinder Japanese car, for when you need something to get you to work or on a long roadtrip. Accords are nice.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200