They cut back on a few luxury items in the C230 so list price is under $30K. And cheap leases, too. But I am a strong believer in letting someone else take the initial depreciation hit...

Be sure to try a pre-owned C320 -- it's got plenty of zip and all the creature comforts. There are many, many off-lease cars out there that still have remaining warranty...and reasonable prices (depending on the dealer).

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'01 SLK320, '79 450SL & '01 C320 -- What? 3 Mercedes? I am DEFINITELY crazy!!!