I own a 1991 250TD, 5 speed, euro import.

It's noisy, slow, has myriad quirks (bulb out light stays on, but I can't find the dead bulb, rear washer does work, rear wiper is slow, AC is Allegedly, it works, and is full of refrigirant, but the light on the dash is blinking and it doesn't engage when I want it to. Came only equipped with two front speakers. Sometimes the switches don't operate the windows, and I have to fiddle with the center console to make them work. Fuel gauge is vague, fuel delivery when the tank is low is sporadic, fog lights don't turn on when I pull the switch, etc) but I love the stupid thing.

Luckily I have a more modern car to drive for long distances; a ruthlessly capable and efficient BMW 535i. And I daily a Honda Africa Twin.

But the charm of my old battle wagon, is inescapable. So much that when a friend of mine crashed her car, I gave her the keys for my BMW and have been driving the wagon for the last few months.