I have to tell you guys. I have been driving Mercedes Benz since 1998. I found myself to be more of a purist. I read about coil-over springs, ground effects kits, etc. My S550 have Chrome factory wheels. Nothing else! My CL600 has blue LED interior bulb, And nothing else. I like Cognac neat, nothing else. I view these cars as things of beauty. They are prefect in every way. (One exception, the 2001 2002 CL600) Those cars where the red headed step children.
Now go on and drive the cars. Drive them hard and put miles on them!