I guess something must have happened to Helen (Shellenberg's wife) in order for her to afford a Mercedes. If an average fella like me can afford one I don't think it's all that difficult for someone like my neighbour to own one as well, and most of the time for less cash than a brand new "loaded" Ford Explorer.

My SIL's payments on her '01 Ford Explorer are around $650 each month. Holy cow! I said when I heard that. Have you read JCE's threads and Shellenbergs threads on their cost of Mercedes ownership? If everyone could be as smart with their money, we would all be driving Benzes.

Kuan