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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I would have a hard time spending near 50 large on such an old car.
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I have no issues with it being an older platform if when all is said and done, the outcome is a fun car. The formula for a sports car isn't that hard, and doesn't need to be re-invented every time. Besides, newer doesn’t always mean better, especially in the world of tightening regulations. Compared to previous generations, newer cars tend to have smaller soulless engines, feel disconnected due to drive-by-wire and other tech, are generally heavier and bulkier, and are often harder to see out of.
I would say the funnest cars these days are the ones that look to preserve the qualities of older cars... ie. more connected handling, a simpler/analog driving experience, better visibility, fun sounds etc. If it sucks it sucks, but if Nissan kept what already worked well and improved the rest (which a big part was visual), I'm ok with the Z not being entirely "new". The Supra is new, and everyone seems to hate the thing.