This is my first car, my only car, and will continue to be for a while because I am satisfied with my purchase decision. I purchased the car used from original owner and now it has nearly 200000 miles on it. I have done some major maintenance work on it, including ac repair, replacing small parts, transmission overhaul fuel pump replacement, and other small maintenance tasks. These are typical of almost all Mercedes of this age and mileage. Very good gas mileage for a V6 of this era, 26+ mpg highway, yet still can get 0 to 60 in almost 6 seconds. Just old enough to have a classic look, but new enough that it has most modern comfort features one would expect in a new car today. I can use this car to haul my friends around, or fold down the seats and put a desk or Christmas tree in the trunk (I have done both and more). Self maintenance is easy with the right tools, well designed inside and out.