Article: 2008 Mercedes vs. 1991 Chevy Caprice

The new Mercedes beckoned to me as it shimmered in the afternoon sunlight.

Come to me. Sit in me.

Love me.

Its deep, deep, deep red color is called Mars Red by the manufacturer, which sent four cars over to be test driven by residents.

I drove there in my 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. The Caprice also has paint on it.

Only not as much.

And I don't know what the paint's name is. But if I had to name it, I would call it Landlord White.

Mercedes offered $10 coupons Aug. 31 to test-drive one of the four redesigned 2008 Mercedes C-Class cars, then on the fifth stop of an 11-city cross-country tour.

The cars were escorted by eight Mercedes representatives, who grossly outnumbered the people who wanted to ...

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