 So far this car is so much fun.  It seems to have tremendous accelerating power and it drives like a dream.  It has the sport package and the Conti tires, but it still drives very quietly and feels like total luxury.  I just came out of a truck so maybe I just don't notice what the other reviewers are talking about. I chose all black with black birdseye, with premium I, and this car is HOT! So far it's great but I don't have a grip on the mpg yet.  So far it's reading 21 on the display and I've been doing mixed driving. Hopefully I will see 25+ on the hwy like others have said. I almost went with another brand, glad I chose the E-class Mercedes. Looking forward to seeing the all new 2010.