If its as clean as you say, with no glaring issues, at that price its almost a no brainer (assuming you already bargained down from the original ask price).

Also, don't panic with the Chrysler badges, 80% plus of this car, is pure Mercedes, (where it counts in the engine, drivetrain, and chassis). Chrysler was pretty much stuck with the styling, and esthetics.

Since your a wrench guy, take the plunge, and drive it like you stole it.

Check back in and let us know how you went about wrestling the car from your wife, so you could also have some driving fun...