In some strange way, I think part of the allure is the challenge to carry speed through terrain & traffic; since Diesel's (CDIs notwithstanding) arte so slow it's tough to get back up to speed!
But seriously, they are dependable, sturdily built, long-lived and economical ( I see 32-38 MPG consistently). I run a fuel additive, so there's no smoke and very little clatter, and only when cold. Passengers never know they're in an oil-burner
