Those that had Merkurs, and those that have Merkurs, often love them.
That would be me! The '89 I recently sold on eBay took first place in stock-class at Carlisle a year ago. I also have a shell that's slated to be either a Group A or N works-replica rally car. Been accumulating European parts for years. It may look funky, but it's one of the most awesome cars in autosport history!