Just got into a 2006 C230 V6 with a Sport Package.... it is an AWESOME Ride! It is built that way we would them if it were up to us. Whenever I would build a new motor for the track, I would use parts and hand-fit much the same as that already comes under the hood on this car. I have always heard that they were great... I am here to tell you that I will never go back. As long as I can afford to do it, a Mercedes will be in the garage. Now I have to bring myself up-to-speed on the Tech side of things... looks easy to wrench, and just had to deal with my first ESM error code. Looking forward to a great experience. I welcome any advice or correspondence that anyone would have to share. Thanks for the opportunity to post here... JamminC230