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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Maybe it was a mistake to post the FB, but the FC gets tons of love, every conversation I have about 7's with people that have owned and worked on them has the statement "No you don't want an FD, get an FC".

Yup, third gen was a gem on the Integra, fourth wasn't as good and is a great example that cars aren't always better on the new generation.

Supra? Fast and the Furious and 1,000 horsepower 2JZ's.

You're right, how could I forget the most important quality of sports cars, how they look.



I specifically targeted 2nd generation sports cars with my earlier statement, so far the FC and Mk2 Supra make me eat my words and the Integra is a good counterpoint that good things can come in a later generation (same thing with the Mustang, although not a sports car).

You're right, loosing an edge isn't a bad thing, so is gaining performance, I think I need to stop my trolling with blanket statements for the day.

Cautious optimism kids, newer isn't always better is the thrust of my point.

I understood your point Strat!
And to repeat my very oft inflammatory opinion on many of the cars discussed here:


Many have been raised to a legendary status by a generation that have more often than not never even sat in one much less drove it. Yes, yes I know there are some that have but it is not this minority that have perpetuated the legends but the kids that grew up wanting one because it was the coolest in that movie or video game. If these were such perfect machines back in the day why is it such a common complaint now that people can not find nice unmolested ones? They were molested for a reason and it is not strange that the popularity of them has grown at the same pace as the internet and the pre movie/game/anime versions are not as popular now as the latter ones even though they may have been much superior cars.