Acceleration is good after 40MPH car has better top speed than acceleration. Brakes are one of the best i have ever used. Build Quality is probably better than the new ones Appearance is a little out dated but not bad. Cost of Ownership is pretty cheap when you consider this car has never left me stranded or required major repair Fun Factor - Handling is off the chain 80,000 miles and still can hit 130MPH would go faster but its Limited at that speed did i mention its an Inline-4

This is a solid, well-built, powerful car with Mercedes quality and not all the complexity of newer models. It is not inexpensive to maintain, but at 147,000 miles still looks and performs better than most new cars. The engine and brakes are as good as it gets.

I've now had this car for over 8 years (my daughter drives it, now) and have been very pleased. It wasn't terribly fast, but with a 2.3L engine it's not really expected to be. Mileage was good, with high 20s and low to mid 30s common. The car is also very comfortable and enjoyable to drive.

blistering acceleration and superb handling under slow high speeds and braking........a monster in disguise. wonderfull two tone leather and very solid build in and out. maintainance isnt too cheap but remeber its a merc fuel is abit dear too but then again your at a 100 mile under ten seconds with torque to spare. A car to drive b4 you hang up your gloves!!!!!

A Never Let Me Down Car