JimSmith,

I enjoyed your post very much.

I would love to have been able to buy my C240 in a more basic dress as they are available in Europe. I was totally spoiled by driving my 240D for so many years and miles. The lack of all the falderol made for a very pleasant, simple and trouble free car.

In spite of what some believe, I really do have enough strength to crank a window handle or pull on a manual sunroof. Also in spite of what some might believe, I have enough sense to turn the temperature colder when I'm hot and warmer when I'm cold.

The first 203 car that I drove was in Germany in June 2000 when they were first introduced there. I even looked into buying one there because I could get it without as much gadgetry. Even if I could've imported it, it would have cost more than buying a car WITH the gadgetry in the US. Go figure.

Have a great day,