Benz300: I'm sorry to suggest that you have spent $6000 on your Benz in two years while I have 200,000 miles on my C280 and have NEVER spent a dime for any type of repair at any dealer. I have only spent money changing oil/filter/ tires/battery. But nothing has ever given me any problem. I have been told that the Mercedes is a low cost, low maintenace vehicle and I guess I am lucky that this has been true for me. The only thing I might add is that I'm the only driver, no kids, and I don't abuse my car. So far it runs like new and I don't know when it will wear out. This is a good thing.