[Izzy Dunne]

I was in Italy last June, and saw these all over.

Your chances are better there, since more people have them.

Here, if you get into a collision, it's more likely with a F150 or Buick, and you're toast in a tin can.

[Cobra64]

Correct. MB has been making them for a long time.

I drove 'em Luzern, Switzerland back in '03, and just recently for three months in Milan, Italy.

They are not highway cars.

They are designed for the city.

Where there is limited parking.

For all of those who have never been to Europe, nor been to an old part of an American city with narrow streets, and no parking, you may get a clue as to their purpose.

Personally I don't need one, nor want one. I live in the country on five acres of property, and my BMW 335i is sufficient for my needs.