I'm spending at least $1,500 a month on the SDL I'm looking for $1,500 a year. I would never take it to the dealer for anything! I can pull the heads and tranny if I have to! The only thing I can't do is body work and major engine work like a rebuild for example.
Actually price wise the E420's seem to be about the same as the E320's. I want the sedan I like having 4 doors.
With snow tires and a light foot it is probably about as good as any rwd car with a V8 can be. By that I mean it sucks!