have a Benz from 1977, runs like a charm. actually sounds like a WWII aircraft when starting up the 4.5L engine.
next to that I have had a bunch of VW: golf III, IV, V station wagons, a VI limousine, a 4wd passat station wagon und a T3
all of them where great, reliable n whatnot.
just really like the sturdy feel a german car gives. ofc others do that too, some dont tho