I have a 2002 CLK which I love almost more than life itself. It actually gets good mileage, anywhere from 30-32 mpg's and it adjusts automatically to your driving style and terrain to be the most efficient (gotta love that mercedes technology!) but it only takes premium and where I am, it now costs me $72 to fill it up. ACK!!
So... I bought a bike and a grocery basket and rack for the back, and now instead of driving to the store/mall/pool/everywhere within 5 miles, I just ride my bike.
I've only bought gas once this month on the 2nd and I still have a half a tank left, plus i've watched my weight loss skyrocket! As of this morning i'm almost halfway to my goal weight! 33lbs down since I started.
I have officially transcended from double-digit sizes and I am a very solid, not even remotely tight size 8, even in designer brands. YES!!!!