[pinski]

This always happens with almost any vehicle, but is certainly more pronounced with a niche vehicle like the twins. Sales invariably start out strong and then wain as time progresses and the market is filled. Other products arise (Miata ND, new Mustang, etc) that poach sales and the product becomes old. That's why many manufacturers release special or performance editions later on - to inject some life into an aging product. This is why I held out hope that we may be able to see a turbo/performance variant instead of the special editions we've gotten that are little more than appearance packages.

I'm starting to believe that this will be the only generation of the twins and part of me isn't that sad, since I already have mine. We have a great community that will continue on even if the cars do not. As the twins get older and worn out, we'll see many converted into track cars like old Miatas, and that makes me smile. Pristine examples may be lusted after, or may be forgotten. I would think that enthusiasts would hold a place in their heart for cars like these that took a chance at filling a small niche at an affordable pricepoint.