I love my 2007 gl320. A few expensive problems but has been very reliable and over 27mpg highway. 25 with a roof box

Your tax includes tons of things we peasants have to pay for in the USA. Healthcare alone would probably cover the difference in your higher taxes, I pay over 1500 a month for a family of 3. Thats a huge tax

Most m cars never came with much in terms of flat. My e46 had just the compressor and slime. E39 has nothing. Of course the e36 is fully loaded with everything you need