None of this is to disparage anyone who is making an honest living and providing a valuable service. I don't knock people for their career choices. However, in my experience highly educated or otherwise skilled workers choose the profession. Of course this is probably a horrible blanket stereotype, but there's…

I have yet to meet a new car salesperson that comes across as someone who worked their whole lives to get that coveted new car sales job.

This wasn't an "average" Mercedes-Benz at the time. A /8 was more standard particularly in a 220 or 220D variant. The SEL was primo and still is. Today's S Class is often the pinnacle of technology. Much of the S class tech only trickles down to other models and brands over a 5 to 10 year period.

"As someone who works with dealerships on a daily basis, this story reinforces my belief that there are many good salespeople out there who got into the business because they love cars and want to share that love with others."

I commend brands like Honda and Mercedes-Benz for upholding standards. As consumers and fans of both of these brands, it is this level of quality control across all aspects of the brand that keeps me coming back again and again. I've had some wonderful dealership experiences, but they have been few and far between.

For the trophy of obscurity I present to you the Chevrolet Vega with optional GM tent.

Maybe because I'm a lifelong fan of Mercedes-Benz that I just don't get BMW as a brand. Save for some M models, they just seem like the "Ultimate Compromise Machine".

The 2014 SHO only manages a 6 second 0-60 time.

"Plus, their targets (7 series, A8, S-Class) are pretty darn unreliable" - You must be quite unlucky. Sorry to hear that.

A deposit on this NART Spyder

I want to say that this truck was on Tampa CL last year for around $7500, but maybe I'm wrong. The chances of two of these being located in Pasco county are slim to none.

Craigslist is one of the best resources for buying and selling, period. Yes, it has its costs, but the benefits far outweigh them.

These 240s are getting more precious each day. They embody 80s style and flair like none other. However, there's a limit to the premium provided by low miles. I mean this is in nice shape for the age, but we're not talking an NOS car here, or one with "keep fresh" miles. This has nearly 60k on the clock. Though the…

Wasn't it Damon Wayans that said, "Never underestimate the power of the Handi-van. "

"More than you can afford pal. Ferrari."

You're looking too far into this.

10k tach? While you're there, why not turn it up to 11k?

Do cars need to be "sold"? I mean people buy cars, but I can't remember a time with all of the cars that I purchased that I needed the interference of the sales process. "I'm not here to be sold, I'm here to buy."

Dad? Is that you?

Wasn't this the Jolly that passed through Wayne Carini's hands?