The euros are great except, when the lenses get hit by a rock it costs a lot to replace the lens, and that is, if you can find it. I have a euro model 1982 280e and I can say the lighting on it is a whole lot better than on my 1983 300d with the sealed beams. And that is with the packing tape holding together a broken lens. One more thing, on the true euros there is a three way switch on the center console to raise and lower the beams via a vacuum motor.