This car bas a huge deal when it came out in poor countries. It provided safe, dependable transport for people that previously had been getting around on scooters and such. Just being able to keep your goods dry when returning from the store was a big quality of life increase.
It is amazing how much the price has to increase in order to meet our safety and emissions standards. If you think about the car in terms of function, I would think it is a solid buy. Good luck trying to get laid in it though.