For what it's worth, this is from my local Star newsletter...

Best First-Quarter Ever

May/June 2003

Mercedes-Benz USA reported the best first-quarter in company history as sales of 19,837 new vehicles sold in March bround the first-quarter total to 51,577 - a 2.7 percent increase over last year.

I don't like the dealer attitude and am scared of the lack of quality, but it seems like they're doing something right. I personally would not buy a new MB, but lots of folks are.

The C230 and the E320 each have about five more years to depreciate, then I'll see about leasing a Toyota.

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Michael

1988 300 SL (5 Speed)
1994 E320 Wagon
1997 C230