Well, the new Dodge Neon won't give you 10% of the issues the old MB will give you. There's no question that these are great cars, but don't forget that age will always bring issues that even a new Dodge won't have.

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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver