As i was the one who started this thread, i want to clarify something.
While i still do like the look of many of the MB vehicles, and i recognize that they are a well respected brand and make many fine cars, my issue was that i grew to hate mine (still do) due to the way that MB dealt with it. I was told (basically ) to go to hell, and they would just keep fixing it and then when the warranty expired, i could pay for these stupid repairs. SO here i am with a car that i am afraid to drive lest something go wrong. it literally sits in the garage collecting dust while i drive (and enjoy) my new saturn.
The car is not the issue, it is the attitude of the car company.