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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
Backing up even further into the conversation, I don't think Porsche "got a pass" with calling the 718 an all new model. Personally, I think its pretty dumb and so do a lot of other Porsche owners. The 718 is not a 982, its really a 981.2. But for some reason Porsche insists on the change. To that end though, you can't slam them for it and compare to a supposed 2nd gen BRZ that's only slightly revised, b/c the power figures for the 718 went up a LOT over the 981, specifically torque.
Of course, its a question of how you want to "sell your soul". Most Porsche faithful hate the turbo 4s and don't care that they have more torque than the previous flat 6s. That Porsche is adding the 6 back into more and more 718s (despite almost no torque gain) should be pretty telling.
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People sometimes they don't know what they want. When 987 and 981 was under powered, they were complaining that Porsche didn't add power to not disturb the sales of the 911. When they finally got a turbo and serious amounts of torque, then they were complaining that they lost the flat 6 soul and sound. The difference is that Porsche can decide for itself and they don't get lost into endless discussions with another company.
From my point of view, it depends under what point of view someone wants to see the 2nd generation 86/BRZ. If he wants to see it as a natural "evolution" of what it was offered back in 2011, then it is OK. If he wants to see it as the latest technological product that Toyota can offer nowadays in an entry level sports car then it is NOT OK. There are far ahead comparing to 2011 and unfortunately most of the things will not go into this new car. Value for money in year 2021 will be terrible.