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Originally Posted by Ohio Enthusiast
Am I the only one who just don't care anymore? At least here it's from a real manufacturer (even if a super low volume one) and not yet another vaporware render...
Where are all the accessible, affordable, enjoyable cars? That would be exciting to see.
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I agree. Obligatory post because Ariel.
Maybe it is a sign of my age, or maybe it is because performance is so plentiful, where these million dollar hypercars catering to the super rich are so overplayed, but I also just don't care. These cars are losing their appeal. Everything is a little excessive, gains in performance are only incremental or non-existent, design is getting messy with aero, the cars are overly complicated, and the childhood dream of ever owning a supercar has long since been burst. It isn't the realization that these cars are unattainable, but also that they aren't as great as they once seemed or were in the past.
I think of the cars I am interested in that have been/being produced in the last ten years, and it is a short list: Miata RF, 86, Cayman GTS 3.4/4.0, NA/GT3 991/992, Emira, Jannarelly, Alpha Romeo 4C and GR Yaris. Alfa Romeo 4C is an auto only, so it is a soft yes on this list, and so is the Yaris, as it is more of a daily than a true interest, but is not available in the states, which also goes for the Jannarelly. Everything else is too heavy, too big, auto only or not attractive.
In general, I like what Toyota is doing with creating engaging cars lately, but the GR Corolla is weight compromised; I wish we got the GR Yaris. The 86 is a collaboration, and a good one. Despite the weaknesses of the FA20, I appreciated having a cheap Cayman option. The GR Supra is another collaboration, and it is a toss up between liking that they stuck with a straight six instead of going with the 2GR or 2UR from the Lexus lineup. In the end, manual came late, it has its shortcomings to be appealing, including weight. If they do a new MR2 and keep it engaging and all Toyota then I am probably going to be interested.
At this point, I would take a simple and modern take on the Lotus Elite, Ferrari 250 SWB, or any other light weight coupe that is engage. Unless something remarkable comes out, I will likely get a GR86 as a new daily when my current car retires, unless the prices finally drops on a Porsche.
I'm rambling.
