For those of us who like to tenderly use our 2-seat, performance Mercs, (under fifty miles a year in my case), we are in need of a more practical vehicle for our regular transportation needs. In my view, a German sports car should be complimented by a German sedan. This role is suited for no less than an Audi. The tiny Mercedes 2-seat coupe and the Audi luxury sport sedan look great together. I like BMW as well, but for the 3 series coupes as touring vehicles. I would love a black e36 (1990's) coupe with a 2.8 and a 5 speed. That is really my favorite Bimmer/2nd favorite car ever (tied with the B5 A4's) like the SLK/Crossfire is my favorite Mercedes and really my favorite car ever. However, when it comes to all other Audi's, I like them better than all other Mercs or Bimmers, excluding those listed above of course. In my garage, Mercs will be silver, Bimmers will be black, and Audis will be white or rarely blue. Audi really is my favorite brand and a lot of it has to do with the Quattro All Wheel Drive System. A sports car is typically used in optimal conditions, so a daily driver complimenting such a car should be able to go through frozen hell...........but Quattro likes to eat it!! That car will go through anything. Meanwhile inside the car, you find a cozy and luxurious interrior. Audis may not be as fast or turn as tight or have bodies as slick as Mercs, but they can go through storms and terrain that only a Subaru can arguably follow through. When compared to the faster streamline Merc, Audis have a more blocky and more classy looking design, the interriors are heavier and more hearty, the steering is smoother, and the seats are more comfortable. In a nutshell, compared to MB, Audi sacrifices some performance to excell in adverse conditions in maximum comfort. Neither is better than the other, they simply do different jobs. Frankly, I couldn't imagine my life without both of them. Rivalries are competative and bitter, but Mercedes, BMW, and Audi look best with the others present. That is why I love my B5 Audi A4 Quattro for a daily driver. What daily drivers do you all have and what would your ideal daily driver for your Crossfire, assuming it differs from the one you own?