very true, to each his own. I was damn proud of my 300SD when it was in fairly good shape. I know i will own another mercedes in my lifetime, there is no question about it. But for a reliable, daily driver , college student caar with some pep honda products are hard to beat(especially with manuals). Main reason for the switch was me being extremely tired of having a dog slow car,, and the car starting to cost too much in maintenance. Plus, i think anyone that says going from an 83 300SD to a 96 integra 5spd isn't an upgrade well.....dunno what to say about that.
Ryan

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83 300SD.......sold
96 integra SE....sold
99 a4 quattro....sold
2001 IS300.......sold
2002 330i.........current.
2004 highlander limited....current.