This thing looks like a walk in Jacuzzi on wheels

or maybe keep the Pope from attacking the crowd, if things go that way

It’s not the age, it is the mileage.

I don’t think anyone on this site is going to buy something out from under you. Good luck on your search. 

It’s in the name!

I would say limiting the options is cheaper for them, simplify the assembly line

I say this as a diehard manual owner (up until about six months ago, we hadn’t had an automatic in years, and it was actually a Mercedes): While the death of any three-pedal manual is sad, I can’t help but think, “Whatever.”

They’re cheap, pretty much competent, and Nissan will offer financing to just about anyone.

That’s the thing...they’re not fun to drive at all. In the 21st (and late 20th) century, manuals on MB cars have exclusively been available on their base spec cars without any of the interesting powertrain or chassis modifications; when was the last time you saw a manual AMG? 

“In recent years we have done many things right: design, product engineering, brand rejuvenation, sales growth. As a result, we have put Mercedes back on top again.” - Now we are going to cut costs and investment in these key areas, specifically R&D, so that we can be more profitable in the short run; until we end up…

+1

1st Gear. The last time Daimler cut costs it resulted in rusted out body shells nobody wanted. Then they cut costs by adding 'Chrysler' to their name. M-B may have some great design knowledge, but cutting costs is not in their genetic makeup. 

3rd Gear: An Old Volkswagen CEO Is Tying Up With An EV Startup

This is the worst excuse I’ve ever heard.

Like “autopilot” or “full self driving”, the term “roof” should not be understood by its common meaning.

Not gonna lie, I’ve always kinda wanted a Skyslider roof.

We know Elon’s secretly a super villain. So did the roof fail or did the ejector seat fail??

They did find out and ran a software update “over the air”.  HA!!!!

Once Tesla hears that you didn’t pay for the optional convertible package, you’ll be getting a bill in the mail.  

A buddy had a Dodge Stealth/3000GT and this was an issue... 30 years ago. Or in Dodge years, still possible.