Updating software on iPod Classic... Is it worth it?

I have read through countless posts where people have complained about several significant problems with/during/after updating the software on their iPod Classics. To be fair, I will also say that there are those who claim to have had no problems at all with the updates...
...and there's obviously no way to tell which side of the coin you'll be on until you actually try the update.
I purchased my first ever iPod (Classic 160 v1.0.3) in January 2008 and have never had a problem with it. However, because I've never owned an iPod of any kind before, I have no frame of reference in comparing volume limits, menu speed, or trackwheel sensitivity.
So my question is this: For all who are in the same shoes as I, is it really worth taking a chance updating the software on the iPod, when the results could be bad and the odds of it happening are 50/50 - while also taking into consideration that Apple tends to drag their feet in resolving known issues?

I was in a similar situation where I had 1.0.3 on my iPod classic 160, was very happy with it, but wanted to update to 1.1.1 so that my TV shows would be ordered properly. I also read that there were improvements to the menu speed and coverflow. I waited a few weeks before I decided to take the plunge, since no one really was complaining that there were any obvious screw-ups this time around.
I now have 1.1.1 and don't regret the update. It really is good an stable. I haven't updated to 1.1.2 yet, although there is another thread for that explaining what others have experienced with that update.
Anyway, 1.1.1 is much better than 1.0.3 and I don't regret the update.

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Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. K50IJ
iTunes 11.1.5.5
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 2.5.16
Apple Application Support 3.0.1
iPod Updater Library 11.1f5
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 7.1.1.3
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.64.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
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Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
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Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936. Device is working properly.
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Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C. Device is working properly.
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