I forgot how much attention these cars get. We just bought a new Mercedes ML430 that I've been driving for the past few weeks (novelty appeal for the moment). Today my wife took it so I take the 850 into town for lunch. No more than a 15 minute round trip including parking. No less than three neck snapping stares, one of which ended with... "is that the new 6 series?" People physically craned to try to read the badge or get a better look. I totally forgot how much attention these cars get. Simply amazing.