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Originally Posted by AnalogMan
Exactly. So many people whine about how modern cars have become too complicated, and that they want a simple car, basic, elemental, with enough power to be fun but without all the excess frippery and do-dads that contaminate the 'pure' driving experience, etc. etc. They miss the 'old' cars and say they'd love to buy a new old car.
Nissan makes the 370Z, which is basically like buying a new 2003 model car. Simple. Elemental. A little raw. And no one buys it, instead complaining how it's 'dated', and that the infotainment system is 'old'.
Same with the BRZ/86. Buyers have lamented the loss of the small, light, tossable, inexpensive sports car, fun to drive, where handling is more important than sheer power, something in the spirit of the old 'sports' cars of the 1960's (sound familiar)? Enter the BRZ/86, with more than double the power of most of those original 60's 4 cylinder sports cars, and infinitely better handling, comfort, safety, and reliability. And what do a lot of people do? Complain that it 'doesn't have enough power' (though interestingly not many people whine that the Miata, with similar performance to the twins, isn't 'powerful' enough).
Buyers are fickle. Especially with sports/sporty cars it seems. I don't blame manufacturers for largely giving up on the segment. We have only ourselves to blame.
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Very well stated [emoji1376]
It’s almost a miracle the twins exist in the current era of automobiles. SUVS rule the world now, and electric cars are next, well electric SUVS. [emoji28] I mean I understand the appeal on paper for an SUV, higher off the ground, more cargo and people space. The reality is everyone drives a vehicle with more ground clearance so there is no advantage of “seeing over” anyone. Most full size trucks will block your view unless you are in a semi. And cargo and people space is usually compromised by vehicle design or a tiny cramped 3rd row.
I will continue to support Toyota and Subaru’s efforts to keep the twins alive. I think sports cars have always been a niche market, and I can see more hybrid and electric sports cars being developed. Meeting EPA regulations will dictate future cars more than anything. So I will be buying either a 2nd gen twin or possibly a current gen if I can find one with the performance pack or handling pack. I really want the Sachs suspension and Brembos. [emoji106] The twins are near perfect to me.
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