 Updated after 4 years/40k miles...I've always loved MB, and so have many friends and family.After selling my favorite car ever, a 1972 280SEL that I helped get back on the road with my own hands, I decided to jump on the C250 when I needed a new commuter.From the first drive off the lot, the car pulled strongly to the right.I've owned and driven many types of cars/trucks.I've never experienced one this bad, and it was a MB and brand new.Unfortunately, the nightmare became reality when I went from one dealership to another and racked up more miles driving to dealerships in teh LA area just trying to get it fixed under warranty.Compared to the new C series, which I've driven plenty of times for various reasons, I always wind up preferring mine.  I could see people who are in the market for an entry level luxury car to enjoy the newer C series, but what I like about mine is the sporty suspension and handling from the factory, much more than the 3 series BMWfrom 2012-2013 years (the icon of 'sport luxury).Aside from the nightmare of dealing with all the horrible dealers, due to that alignment/suspension issue, the car itself is great.  The nearest two dealers in Orange County, CA (Long Beach and Fletcher Jones/Newport Beach) are OK AT BEST.  I normally go to Laguna Niguel for peace of mind with issues (maintenance, questions).  I would warn fiscally conserative people to be wary of buying a used one.  1.  it could be a loaner, which all MB dealers have.  2.  they are always a mystery.  3.  German cars are very sophisticated and designed to be expensive post-warranty.  Fords/Chevys are not, and use more modular parts to keep the repair costs down.  If you find one owned by a grandma since new, thumbs up.  ANyone else, forget it.  I love mine, but I would never buy a Rolex from an unauthorized dealer.