Hmmm, it depends entirely on what the future holds.

I used to buy cars based on what I could afford (cheap and used) and would last as long as possible. Finally, I've reached a point in life where my last two car purchases were based on what moves my soul - to a certain degree anyways. I still have a fairly tight budget (or else it would be "Hello, Konigsegg!" ) but my last two cars were totally a "this is what I WANT" being the whole reason for buying them.

I have to say that once I bought the Crossfire, I visited the Mercedes dealership for the first time in my life (and a couple more times afterward now). However, none of the current line up gives me that "I WANT" feeling. The roadsters are cool but I find the hood sculpt and gargantuan Mercedes symbol at the end just makes it look like a giant ***** to me. Now, I certainly have lots of praise for that particular appendage but I don't have the need to drive a car that looks like one!

As for the engineering...
I have owned American built, Japanese built, Mexican built and German built cars. The one that has given me far and away the most problems has been the German built car. Closely followed by the American built one. Not a single issue with the Japanese or Mexican built cars. Having said that...if I were to buy a car tomorrow to replace the Crossfire, it would be a Porsche boxster. It handles better then anything I've ever driven (including my beloved Crossfire), I love the looks, it's a convertible and it is within the acceptable price range. Mercedes would have to come up with something that moves me more than that to be in the running at this point. If I could afford more, then a Ferrari California would probably be it (although they won't let us test drive that one for some reason, lol ). Happy to take my chances with another finicky Italian - I already own Ducati's, I know the score!

Oh and one more thing...I have done more than my part to support Chrysler, it's time they support me for a damn change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!