Thanks yourself for the resteem! I sure can relate to you buying a vintage Mercedes: before I got into crypto, I bought myself an '80s Mercedes that was on its last legs. The thing needed a brake job badly, and would have cost about 5x what I paid to have it certified roadworthy.
(Not as bad as it sounds, because I bought it for less than $400.)
In Ontario where I live, car insurance is mandatory. I'm sure you've guessed that it's also expensive. :) It's why I gave up on that Mercedes: I could get it driveable,but it would have cost too much to drive. All told, better for me: I got a lot of exercise through walking.
Once you get your car, do you plan to get a vanity plate like mine? Having a Mercedes with STEEMIT on the plate would look damned fine!
Ins is mandatory in Arkansas as well... One good thing is that I can get an antique plate (you never have to renew). I can get a steemit plate for the front to go with my decal.
The only thing wrong with this one is that the radio doesn't work and the AC (a must in Ark) needs a charge... it's got 4 brand new tires. The one drawback is that the hard top is a pain in the ass to get off if you want to use the convertible top. You have to use pulleys and a hoist!
Well then, there's no need to worry about your muscles getting flabby. ;)
Heck: if you enjoy being Mr. Fixit, you'll prolly grow to love that car.