I'm for the M103. Haven't owned mine for that long, but I drive daily for work. Probably 15k miles in these last 6mos. I've driven/worked on a later estate and didn't notice any improvements that made me envious. I'll admit that the pre facelift can look older if you don't clean it, but not really a problem. In fact, the ins. company updated the bumpers for me haha. And the m104 may have a gain or two, but the simplicity of the m103 appeals to me. Carry a box of strategic supplies/few tools and you'll be able to make it home guaranteed.