for me at least no matter what the price the mb is better on the hwy than the '92 grand am with the base 4 cyl and auto at aro 32 mpg and the '98 chrysler t&c at 25. i'll pay a little more and enjoy 41 mpg all day long(when it runs).

the closest dealers are over 30 miles away so getting something that has to be a dealer item makes the old car the choice. mom is 65 miles away and the boys are 65 miles away also.