I don't post too much on the board, but would like to offer my thoughts about cars in general and solicit some feedback.

Firstly, I'm not a die-hard Benz fan. I'm becoming one, but I bought my 300 D Turbo for economical reasons and because it was available and had a cool (to me) history. I'm really just a serious car nut with minimal mechanical skills. (Future bankruptcy?)

Anyway, I was initially looking for a Porsche 944/951 (S/S2), but spent my money on the Benz. No regrets, but still looking. So, let us put away our fart-can grudges and honestly discuss the merits of some of these cars...

1.) Porsche 944/951(S/S2): Great looks, pedigree, build quality and galvanized steel, reasonable maintenance if cared for. A little hyped IMO, but cool as hell, esp. the later 951/951S. 968 Coupe rocks-too expensive and untrustworthy for me personally.

2.) The whole third gen Nissan 300Z/Mazda RX7/Toyota Supra thing-All twin turbo variants. Seem more reliable with higher miles, possibly easier (cheaper) to maintain than Euro cars with pretty psychotic performance. I like the last 3000Z more than the 350Z, actually. That 300Z's design is strangely resistant to time. But, interiors lack in some respects, and I don't like Japanese cars in general.

3.) The second gen Toyota MR2. Plentiful and inexpensive, offering good performance and decent looks on the cheap, again with easier rnaintenance. A little cheesy, but I'd love to drive one to death. (I'd also like to drive a Fiat X1/9 to death, but I won't bore you. But...So ahead of its time..).

4.) The MB 190 2.3-16/Gen one M3: Few made, rarity boosts entry cost. Many toasted or wrecked/repaired. Costly maintenance but cool.

5.) Mish-mash; Peugot MI 16, Audi GT Coupe, MB 190 2.6 Sportline with striped leather and carbon fiber interior/manual: All too rare, pay more for a good one than its worth, many ghetto'd beyond recognition.

Did I miss anything? Are there any other used performance car gems ripe for the plucking? Anyone ever own one of these? Will this post fade away into nowhere?

Also-the new Dodge Neon VR-T or whatever its called. Am I the only person on the board who thinks this car rocks?