In this first year of ownership, I must say this car still makes me smile every time i drive it. And it's my daily driver 365: winter and summer. The FSS had me change my oil for only the second time in 19000 miles and the gas mileage keeps getting better. Now at 26.3 overall (mostly highway, I'll admit.)

I even found an independant Mecedes shop that does the oil change with fleece filter and M1 0-40 for $80! And the OEM Contis are holding up great!

I do think the 3rd member is slightly noiser than it should be, particularly on turns. But I have 2 more years on the bumper-to-bumper, so I'll keep me ears open. Other than that, no complaints.

So if you are reading this and tempted to buy one, do it. You too can have a perma-grin!