Hi Mike,In Austria the CDI is very popular because more and more people started buying diesel cars. In 2009, 54,6% of cars in Austria were diesel. Due to the parking problem in Vienna the Smart is still the best option.As Bill said she is 10 years old and she is my baby (hand wash only). Everything is still original except for the radio, service parts and I just changed the front wheel bearings 2 weeks ago. At 76300 Km that is not bad, I think. Once a year she gets a service, but with the price MB charges it is getting a bit expensive now. Last B service was 622 Euro including A/C service and they broke off a part of the right fender (the part that clips in at the bottom, right behind the front wheel) They told me it was like that when I brought it in. Now I'm just p**$# with the customer service and will be doing the service myself from now on.I'm having a problem with the wiper but will post my questions to the wise men later.Nice to meet you allMark