Lee - you've got a pretty active section in the Carolinas. They do some nice events all over SC as well as in western NC. MBCA discounts are available at some of the dealers in the area. Also, next year the STAR gets a new editor and even though the current STAR is an excellent magazine, we're hoping for it to be even better next year. Also, for those of you who buy newer cars, MBCA has just signed an agreement with MBUSA to rebate up to $2500 to MBCA members on the purchase of a new or nearly new car. This is in effect through the end of 2006, but we expect it to be renewed annually. Must be an actvie member for at least a year to get this rebate and it is after you've made your best deal. Have you seen the MBCA discussion forum? Got a great bunch of tlaented folks on that one too - http://mbca.cartama.net/. Between this one and that one, I'm not too fearful of tackling any job on my cars.

Len
MBCA Southeast Regional Director