Uncle had one as a rental. I have to say I wasn't really impressed. Seemed like a cheaper little car, no wood inside really put me off. It was certianly pretty well put together, but the whole feel of the car was kind of low rent. It drove quite well with plenty of power, typical MB brakes, etc.

The little Mercedes have never really done anything for me, from 190E to I guess the current C.

I wouldn't spend $40k on one, I'd buy a used E or S class. IMHO if your going to buy a Mercedes get a proper one, not the entry level model.

BTW I thought it was quite a good looking little car.

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