Okay people, I am new here but I have been on a LOT of forums before and I can see what will happen here because it happens everywhere.

The guy wants to know if the cost is reasonable. IS IT?
Answer the question and move on. He didn't ask for people to point fingers at him and others. He didn't ask for all your opinions on how good Benzes are and whether you think they're worth the costs, he asked whether the cost was reasonable.

The point is that the guy who started this thread did NOT ask all of you to come and insult him and eachother, he asked a question. If you wan't to insult eachother and debate whether a Benz is worth the maintenance costs, there is a create new thread button that lets to argue about it all you want, and no one will stop you.