I think you should go drive a 2 or 3 year old Mercedes E class. The E Wagon is definitely going to be my next car. I can't say enough good things about them. Without the factory navigation system, empeg install is standard DIN. Someone on this board has integrated the empeg with the onboard computer / navigation system.

You need to drive this car to believe it. I don't think there is a better built car on the road. This is a $60k car that you can get used for around $30k with about 35-40k miles on it. These cars routinely last for over 300k miles.

Specifically, I am looking for a 2001 or so E320 Wagon 4-Matic (4-Matic is Mercedes term for their all wheel drive) with Xenon lights, orthopedic seats, cold weather package and without the navigation system. I hope to buy one by the end of the year. I'm about to roll over 200k miles on my current car and want to replace it.

Definitely worth your while to drive for comparison sake.

Jim