Originally Posted by Nicole

Last time I was at the local Mercedes Dealership, they had the last un-registered new McLaren Mercedes Coupe in the showroom.

I know the sales manager, and could ask him to make you a good deal on it.

Originally Posted by Ron_H

On the Carrera GT forum, there is a thread entitled: "What do you guys do for a living?". Maybe you could glean something from it, FWIW. You may have to search because I haven't noticed any posts lately.

Originally Posted by stealth

I just bought a new 2008 Civic Si Sedan. Nice 350W sound system, 6-speed manual (quite a breeze to clutch/shift vs a 928), LSD, traction/stability control, comfortable Recaro seats. 197HP 16V 11.0:1 2-liter. Suspension feels to me like my friend's 190E 2.4-16 Cosworth.

Just over $19k and I didn't hit 'em hard. A 2009 can probably be negotiated to just below $20k. A used Si (2007+) can be had for $17k or less with modest mileage.

I know, it's a Civic...but it's a lot of car for under $20k.

I would not buy a Benz made in the past 10 years, almost everyone I've known who has had one (E55, SLK320) had significant issues for cars so young. I was looking at SL500s but glad I started buying 928s instead.