Maybe because it's only a 190, which many people don't necessarily recognize as a Benz while driving, I've never noticed any unusual behaviour from drivers around me.

I've had 3 mildly negative comments from friends/aquaintances/family who feel that Benzes are too complicated and costly to repair. (None of whom have ever ridden in it.)

Most ironic is from my Brother-In-Law, who swears by American cars, and would never own a Benz.

Why is that ironic? He's from Stuttgart.

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MB 1986 190D in my past
MB 1987 300E on the street
MB 1994 'Smoke Silver' E420 in my driveway
1999 Mazda Miata in the fun stable
1964 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold
1970 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold
1968 Corvair Monza Conv. with Turbo Transplant- Sold
1986 Merkur Xr4ti- abandoned
various mundane American autos

If I'd known then what I know now...

Hell, I'd probably still have done it anyways.