Before getting the kids into a nice Benz like a w201 or w210 I believe having them buy a cheap $500 car like a Honda civic or Toyota may be the best option. It'd be a shame to see them smash fenders, headlights, curb wheels or rear end someone in something as nice as a Benz. Then when they actually learn how to drive you can buy them a nice car like a Benz. New drivers are scary.

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Only diesels in this driveway.
2005 E320 CDI 243k Black/Black
2008 Chevy 3500HD Duramax 340k
2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 220k