I like the fact that my 99 E430 drives like a brand new car when it isn't broken, despite the fact it is 7 years old has 84K on it.

I hate the fact that something breaks three to four times a year, and that I have spent US$15K maintaining and fixing the piece of junk over it's life so far.

I like that it gets great fuel economy for a "sport sedan"

I hate the fact that 275HP is not what is was in 1999, and that many mommies with minivans have the same power.

I like the fact that I did not spring for an E55 that year. Daddie's with sportutes can have more power than even those AMGs.

I really like the fact that I can buy a 300C SRT 6.1 with 425HP next. It's the closest I will ever get to a German made car for awhile.

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GParker
'99 E430 - Smoke 'n Parch