Make a Statement in a Mercedes

Just about everyone in America has driven a car that barely got them from point A to point B. Maybe it was while you were a college student barely scraping by on ramen noodles and canned soup. Perhaps it was when you were newly married and just getting started in your career. For most people, life comes full circle and you will be able to afford nicer things, and a Mercedes is one of those nicer things that can be a statement piece in your vehicle wardrobe.

You may not realize that Mercedes cars have been around for a very long time. In fact, the first one was marketed in the early 1900's. Through the years, these cars have been at the forefront of technological innovations and have set the standards by which other cars are measured. Innovations that were implemented into these vehicles eventually became standard in vehicles worldwide.

In 2011, more than 1.2 million Mercedes cars were sold worldwide. Over 200 thousand of those were sold in the United States. You would think that a country experiencing a recession would not have sales like this of a luxury car. However, since the quality is known and evident, apparently enough American consumers thought the purchase was worth it despite the economic downturn.

Boasting many different classes of vehicles (the company uses different letters for their different classes), this manufacturer of luxury cars continues to produce a wide-range of vehicles that suit most commercial and personal needs. Most owners will agree that they are worth it, despite the hefty price tag.

If you are interested in owning a luxury car, you may have to save for quite a while to be able to purchase a new model right off the lot. However, you can purchase a certified used vehicle for much less out of pocket and still enjoy the benefits of owning such a luxurious vehicle. Another option is to lease a car for a few years with the option to purchase at the end of the lease agreement. While not necessarily the most economical, you will certainly enjoy "owning" the vehicle even if only for a few years. In fact, you may never want to purchase any other type of car!

Mercedes dealers are not quite as plentiful as domestic dealers are, but you will likely find one in your metro area. If you are unsure of what kind of car you want, you will likely benefit from a test drive. The company offers convertibles, coupes, sedans and the like, so you are certain to find something that suits you. Once you drive off the lot, you will know what it is like to make a statement without uttering a single word.