Oh, My God! I Think I've Got Mercedes-Benz Fever!
"stuff can get expensive..FAST"
Yes, after I learn enough about the car, I am going to do all my own work because it would be too expensive to pay a mechanic. I will have to pay a mechanic a little while I'm still on the learning curve, however.
And you've got to get the parts cheaply. I like AutohausAZ.com.