I never had kids, but it sounds to me like you handled things just fine, and the advice given here is excellent, under the circumstances. ( from Mercedes Benz owners/enthusiasts).

Good luck and best wishes to you and your family. I hope it all turns out well for all of you.

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)