| Autoextremist (Peter DeLorenzo) seems to have a hard-on for MB generally and the R-Class specifically. There are many auto writers who denigrate the R for some reason. These are probably those who have helped destroy the station wagon and mini-van classes generally with their dismissal of such un-cool. I have said this many times -- of all of the vehicles that I have owned --domestic,foreign, luxury and utilitarian -- the R is the most versatile, enjoyable of them all. Not faultless (can any MB every be???) but a well-designed and executed NEW concept. |