GRID was awesome. I STILL play it. It's the perfect balance of Arcade and Sim if you just want to have fun.
The graphics are amazing for it's time, and the replays are epic.
As far as GRID 2, we'll have to see, but definitely a must buy for me.
And for everyone whining about the cockpit view, just use bumper cam or something that's more accurate anyways.
Also, here is the reasoning behind that decision and fully support it.
http://community.codemasters.com/t5/...cer/td-p/17778