Originally Posted by TagMan

Merc,
Thanks for the nice welcome. I'll stop by now and then. Only because you ask about the gang, I'll mention it. There is a different mix of posters now... some from the past, and some new ones. One thing that remains constant, however, is that direct criticism of Lexus is not well-tolerated. I mentioned the other day that I did not believe that Lexus had any serious contenders destined to become "classics", as Mercedes had produced many classics over its history rich in heritage. OMG, you would think I had nuked the place... LOL. But other than that sensitivity, it has been remarkably civil for quite some time now. Your name still comes up from time to time, with a few posters practically begging for your return. Anyway, I really did not come here to talk about Edmunds.

I am excited about this little 1-Series, and THAT is why I am here. I really expect it will be a firecracker that can be a daily driver. The reviews so far are extraordinary. It isn't that often that a car comes along and wins the hearts of so many.
Best personal regards,
TagMan