[s-cars] The Audi as a Fiat

[Taka Mizutani]

Paul-
You're basically definining the type of car that Mercedes used to build in
the '70s and '80s-
20 year life cycle, all engineering driven, top-notch construction.

With the high cost of stuff these days, very strong Euro and lots of
competition in the luxury
market, I don't think you'll see a car like that again. Everyone these days
is so driven by
the "latest $699/mo lease deal" that with that type of disposable attitude,
there is very little
need to make a car like that.

I can see why some people are so enamored by the '80s Mercedes (like you, I
still want a 500E).
Ironically enough the only Mercedes that qualifies for PCA membership. :-)

Taka