I only drive/own a C180, but its a Benz whatever size and has that distinctive star on the hood to prove it. Friends think I've won the big Lotto or received some unknown inheritance. Others like work mates think the same way though some think I'm doing some strange sideline job or business ,hence the mysterious wealth! At red lights, some idiots stare and give me the usual hate look like I'm some drug dealer or swindling con man. I usually say its my sister's car, they have gone on holidays or its a loan car, mine has gone in for some major surgery and they didn't have anything else to give me. The stare is as though you've spent too much, we don't think you look or dress like you can afford one. Mine was cheap compared to the new ones and those used ones in the better yards. Had some fixing to do and replacement parts, but alls turned out quite well indeed.