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Originally Posted by ronmcdon
I think the auto industry has improved tremendously over the past 10 years.
Ppl love to lament about the old days, but was it really so great?
FD's & Supras weren't exactly cheap, regardless of inflation adjustments.
An oem 240sx in the US back in the day wasn't exactly something you'd brag about.
When I was looking for a new car in 1998 for the 20k range, the coolest thing out there was the Integra Type-R & The mustang gt/camaro v8.
Speaking for myself, I'm very happy with the choices in the past 10 yrs.
I've purchased a 06 Sti, 08 evo, 08 civic si.
I'd love to pick up a used IS 300 for $10k & use that as a daily right now.
You guys are just taking things for granted imo.
A year or two ago ppl were complaining there's no fun rwd cars for cheap.
Hyundai, Ford, (and to some degree) Chevy delivers.
Still it's not good enough for Zilvia members.
When the FT-86 arrives, I'd wager it's going to be no different.
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I agree with everything you said except for the last two lines.
I'm only complaining because I'd prefer to buy a Nissan if I had a choice, and they haven't bothered to even remotely show they were serious about entering a segment that is definitely heating up.
But I totally agree with you about cars being better now, at least on the FRW/AWD front. As far as RWD the only car that on my radar is the Gen Coupe. Muscle cars just aren't for me.