I bought this car after having to quit my job, so I was searching for a vehicle that would meet both my budget as well as my need for reliability. While the car is not made with 27-year-old female in mind, this vehicle has certainly withstood all my tests. With over 200,000 miles, the car is well used, but runs like a charm. I have not had to bring it in for any other service than what is required for maintenance. The seats are leather, wide enough to fit my large body, and they are much more comfortable than many of the modern cars I've ridden in. The trunk is also deceptively large, which was a nice surprise. It runs on diesel, so while I was initially shocked at the price difference per gallon, the mileage is actually not bad at all. And who doesn't like a good sun roof?

I was in the market for a used vehicle and I my Dad found the listing for me on craigslist. It was within my price range so I decided to take it for a test drive. It was a beautiful dark green metallic color. There was some paint chipping off but that didn't bother me. I had owned another Mercedes previously, but it was an earlier year and I didn't have it for very long due to the transmission failing. I was really excited to have found another car that was somewhat luxurious and affordable. These cars are just fun to drive. The handling was quite precise and it hugged all the turns. I really enjoyed my car while it lasted. I found it exhausting my funds rather quickly though, as it was a foreign make and model so not many mechanics in my area were willing to work on it. The parts were also really expensive, and as a waitress in a family owned restaurant it became impossible to pay for all the work it required. I thoroughly enjoyed operating this vehicle. One thing I wasn't fond of was that there was no cup holder! I later came to find out that the Benz people want you to just enjoy the driving experience and not be bothered with beverages that may distract you.