Any good reason to stick with 1st Gen?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Petah78

For me, the main difference in looks between Gen1 and Gen2 is that i find the looks of the Gen1 to be more original (unqiue) whereas the Gen2 car is like a mix/match of existing designs. Gen1 is also more angular where Gen2 is more curvy. I overall do not mind the looks of either Gens but i do find the looks of the Gen1 car to be dated.

Not sure how more original/unique could at the same time be called "dated" compared to a design that looks like a "mix/match of existing designs". I guess give me the dated but original design every day.

Like @Tcoat, I would not buy a Gen2. Since there is nothing in the marketplace right now in the Sports Car category I would buy, I'm going in a different direction and going full Grandpa mode.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

Even more simple from MIB:

A person is smart, people are dumb.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ROFL it's Waffle

You did it right by buying one of the last model-years when most of the nonsense is engineered out.

That was part of my rationalizing buying it yes!

So many talk like the 13s were the only ones ever made when really there were incremental "improvements" (or at least changes depending on your likes) every year. The difference in going from the very basic FRS to the well appointed 86 was also a huge improvement for my tastes'. I did not dislike the more basic things about the FRS but damn I missed my keyless entry/start and auto climate control that may previous 3 cars all had.

[Petah78]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Not sure how more original/unique could at the same time be called "dated" compared to a design that looks like a "mix/match of existing designs". I guess give me the dated but original design every day.

Like @Tcoat, I would not buy a Gen2. Since there is nothing in the marketplace right now in the Sports Car category I would buy, I'm going in a different direction and going full Grandpa mode.

Are they not 2 different things?

Original = Doesn't quite resemble anything else.
Dated = older design.

The Toyota 2000GT is original AND dated. Is it a problem? Hell no!

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Petah78

Are they not 2 different things?!

I suppose, in that context you could consider it both, however I would say that if the end year of the original model was pushed forward to today as the original release of the vehicle, it would not be tagged as dated. So I'm not sure the tag really fits.

if you released an S2000 today people would say, nice car but it is outdated.

[Lantanafrs2]

If your car is paid for and is in good condition I'd stay with it. Economic conditions and wait times aren't appealing to me as a buyer.

[Petah78]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I suppose, in that context you could consider it both, however I would say that if the end year of the original model was pushed forward to today as the original release of the vehicle, it would not be tagged as dated. So I'm not sure the tag really fits.

if you released an S2000 today people would say, nice car but it is outdated.

For sure the dressings (lights/bumper) made the Gen1.5 cars more modern but the overall design looks a bit dated, again, IMO.

And i agree, the design of the S2000 does look a bit dated but gosh is it beautiful.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Petah78

For sure the dressings (lights/bumper) made the Gen1.5 cars more modern but the overall design looks a bit dated, again, IMO.

And i agree, the design of the S2000 does look a bit dated but gosh is it beautiful.

But... but... but... the "overall" design of the 2nd gen isn't all that different.

[Petah78]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

But... but... but... the "overall" design of the 2nd gen isn't all that different.

In driving experience, yes, very similar. But cosmetically, they are vastly different.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Petah78

In driving experience, yes, very similar. But cosmetically, they are vastly different.

The basic body design is almost identical.
It is the details that have changed.
Even then most of the details of the first gen don't exactly scream "Old" when compared to most cars on the road now.

https://philkotse.com/market-news/20...d-vs-new-10214

[Petah78]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The basic body design is almost identical.
It is the details that have changed.
Even then most of the details of the first gen don't exactly scream "Old" when compared to most cars on the road now.

https://philkotse.com/market-news/20...d-vs-new-10214

But if they were so similar, why do you hate the new one so much? hehe.

The overall shape/dimensions is similar but that is it. Often times, the details are what matters. For example, why are 996s so hated amongst 911 enthusiasts? And the 911 is the one model that have really kept to their overall shape over the years.

Again, looks are subjective. And dated doesn't mean bad. There are many samples of dated cars looking beautiful, S2000, NSX, ITR, E36 etc.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Petah78

But if they were so similar, why do you hate the new one so much? hehe.

The overall shape/dimensions is similar but that is it. Often times, the details are what matters. For example, why are 996s so hated amongst 911 enthusiasts? And the 911 is the one model that have really kept to their overall shape over the years.

Again, looks are subjective. And dated doesn't mean bad. There are many samples of dated cars looking beautiful, S2000, NSX, ITR, E36 etc.

They are almost identical in basic shape but they slapped big vacuum cleaner nozzles on the front, gothic arches on sides of the front fenders, model t like running boards and cookie cutter Subaru/Toyota/Honda/Kia tail lights on it. Overall the whole look is not a flow BECUASE they kept the basic shape the same. It looks like somebody put random parts from Ebay body kits on a first gen car.

The list you give are all classic sportscar lines and if that makes everything using that design "dated" then I guess there is no way to update them.

Now this is dated!

[Dadhawk]

@Petah78, what @Tcoat said...

I agree that they didn't change the car enough to make the things they changed cohesive. Ultimately, we'll agree to disagree on this one I think.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

@Petah78, what @Tcoat said...

I agree that they didn't change the car enough to make the things they changed cohesive. Ultimately, we'll agree to disagree on this one I think.

Ya I am not for one second trying to tell anybody they should or should not like the old or new design better. Just that if the first gen is "dated" then the second gen is dated with some bits tacked on.

Although I will concede that the preface lift first gen taillights were out of fashion before the car even came out but always just tacked it up to designer's Fast and Furious nostalgia.