Never been a fan of MLs but I have heard fairly consistent good stories about the 430/500. If you want to really step back into quality check out a W164 one day. However even in that case I find the entry level 320s/350s to be rather sparse and uninspiring with the 500 being a MUCH better car.

__________________
1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."