There are more spoiled kids because people have more money. I do have a slight disagreement with the statement that used Mercedes are all pieces of crap. My wife and kids drive them and love them. The kids paid me for theirs. It was my wifes old car. Not all are good. From what I have researched most built in the last 10 years are crap. The sweet spot is 95-99 those are well designed and well built vehicles. There are some issues with these cars but nothing major.