1995 Mercedes Benz E320 Cabriolet

Diane Levinson-Fass is a San Francisco native currently residing in San Rafael. She is the founder of Resolution Remedies, an alternative dispute resolution firm and is a nationally ranked senior tennis player... morePhoto: Stephen Finerty

"My ride is a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 convertible. To say that I lusted after this car would be an understatement."

Photo: Stephen Finerty

"I've always loved riding in a convertible, and I fell in love with the looks of the E320 at first sight."

Photo: Stephen Finerty

"The first time I saw one, I was driving in San Francisco back in 1999. Idling next to me at a stoplight was the most beautiful car I had ever seen: a Mercedes-Benz E320 convertible."

Photo: Stephen Finerty

"I've been enjoying this car for almost 12 years now, and I still get looks of approval and the proverbial "thumbs-up" from other drivers. It has 114, 500 miles on it and it's still purring beautifully."

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"The beauty and unique details of the E320 is unmatched. This car is very special, because it was built by hand, in very limited numbers."

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"It has bells and whistles that were extremely advanced in 1995, such as heated seats, dual airbags, a luxurious interior and a stereo system with CD/tape/AM-FM/weather."

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"As with all high-end luxury cars, maintenance is important. I have always tended to the car as recommended, because it is very special to me, and my intention is to keep it for a very long time."

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"Mercedes enthusiasts predict that the E320 will become very collectible in the near future, so these days I only take my E320 out on special occasions."

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"I keep it garaged until a beautiful day comes along, and then I take it out for rides with the top down. There's nothing better than hitting the beautiful Bay Area back roads on a sunny day, grandkids in tow."

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Diane Levinson-Fass is a San Francisco native currently residing in San Rafael. She is the founder of Resolution Remedies, an alternative dispute resolution firm and is a nationally ranked senior tennis player, a mother of two and a proud grandmother.

My ride is a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 convertible. To say that I lusted after this car would be an understatement. I've always loved riding in a convertible, and I fell in love with the looks of the E320 at first sight.

The first time I saw one, I was driving in San Francisco back in 1999. Idling next to me at a stoplight was the most beautiful car I had ever seen: a Mercedes-Benz E320 convertible. I watched the driver pull away and noted the make and model of the car. The hunt was on!

I tried to find one for sale in the newspaper and quickly realized that not only were they rarely available, but they were also out of my price range. I made a regular habit of browsing for my dream car, and in May 2002 I spotted it. I'd been looking on and off for three years and had no idea if and when I'd find another one. I was hooked, and I decided to buy it.

I've been enjoying this car for almost 12 years now, and I still get looks of approval and the proverbial "thumbs-up" from other drivers. It has 114, 500 miles on it and it's still purring beautifully.