Is this ironic, or what?

Mercedes has lots of non-standard features requiring lots of specialized training for mechanics.

Mercedes cost a lot more than the average car.

Mercedes is slower off the line than cars that cost half their price, and less.

Mercedes owners care for their cars with attention and critical analysis far beyond most other car owners--who tend to think that Mercedes owners are a kind of nutty cult.

Mercedes owners think their cars are insanely great and don't understand why otehr people think they've lost their minds.

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