hey man thats cool you like them. you mentioned this like 3 times already i think i understand your position.
well, i think everyone should like them, because they are borderline OP .
pros +
good vs infantry
good vs tanks (due to higher range againts everything but the isu-152, su-85 and su-76)
cheap as hell (only 80 fuel)
great vet 1 ability ( and they vet up faster now because they kill infantry)
cons
1.400 hp(however it the 400 hp nerf was only a nerf againts ptrs and anti tank grenades, you still need 3 is-2 shots, 3 zis shots to take them out)
2. somewhat valnurable to flanking (but since they are super cheap it's not easy to flank em because you can get 2-3 of them)
So in essence we get something that's better than the t-34 in anti tank, and comparable in anti infantry (somewhat worse) all while being cheaper.
That's why i love them, i think everyone should love em too.
And please dont nerf stugs. Stugs being playable just makes me happy.
Also, SSHeini, german armour was also buffed. PIV armor got increased,tigers AI got increased, elephants pen got increased, stug was buffed , ostwind was made cheaper.
Guess somepeople just can't handle having equal armor for both factions.