There are no better cars than the ones in my sig, that's why I drive them.

If I wanted newer cars, I would be driving newer cars; if I just wanted to save money, I certainly wouldn't be driving these cars (I'm usually too busy to work on them myself). I'm sure that I could save money in the long run by driving five year old E320s that need less attention (I might actually pick up a used 4matic wagon to replace a POS jeep and to teach my daughter to drive, and I do need something that works in the snow). Tomorrow night I'm dropping off the 300D for two tires, a speedo cable (starting to get a little jumpy when cold), and a (overdue) valve adjustment. I did manage to replace a glow plug, change oil, and change fuel filters this week; but that was all the "play time" I had available. I'm sure I could save a few $100 by doing everything myself but I don't have any more free time this week, I promised my daughter that I would take her skiing for a few days next week (school vacation), then I will be busy working in Atlanta and VA the following few weeks. I also want to get the 300D painted when I (hopefully) have some free time at the end of the year, but I haven't found the time to track down a good body shop and get an appointment. It's just a matter of priorities, if you want the luxury of driving these old cars you have to pay the price (in time and/or money). If you can't, go buy something new (and hassle free) like everyone else.

I'm not "rollin' in the dough," but I certainly could be driving a new benz if I wanted to (big deal). I still like the old ones better, everyone else in the neighborhood seems to have a new one (or a ricer clone), and I think writing a $60K check for a new car is stupid. My wife and I both got over the "new car thing" many years ago, other people can think whatever they want.

I have a friend who drives (and works on) old W140s because he likes them and thinks they are a good value; he could buy and sell most of us several times over without touching his real-estate holdings. You still won't find him driving a new car, although his wife might be driving a new benz by now (it didn't sound like he was going to avoid that little expense last time I saw him, it was his anniversary). I don't know what he sees in W140s, but that's what he likes to play with.

Since you have a passion for the W201, would you still be driving one if you won the power-ball jackpot?