Mercedes-Benz C220

The Mercedes-Benz C-class cars, first produced in the summer of 1993 as a replacement for the Benz 190s, were mid-sized cars, designed to attract new entrants into the luxury automobile market. Now on their third generation, the car has seen major updates, but began as a four-door sedan with rear wheel drive and a choice of 2.2-liter, 4-cylinder or 2.8-liter, 6-cylinder engines.

Even from the beginning it was considered luxurious, full of status, and had great safety reports. Perhaps one of the qualities most raved about is the performance, which makes sense because its producer, Daimler-Benz, created the first internal combustion engine in the world in 1885.

However, as with most things, there are some drawbacks.  Parts tend to be expensive and aren't all that easy to install and Benz-qualified mechanics don't come too cheap.