My daily driver is an Anthracite Grey, V-8 powered 1985 Mercedes Benz 380SE, that I've driven since the first week of 1999.
My parents' rationale: "We aren't having you own a little tinny sport coupe that folds up like a beer can in an accident."
For once, I have to agree with them. It's a great car. A 16-year old Mercedes in excellent condition gets far more attention from just about anyone than a new model of just about any other make.
And, it's a blast to drive, fast, very smooth, very luxurious, handles very well.