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user-inactivated  ·  1317 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: August 19, 2020

I love both the RX7 and MR2 for different reasons, but by '90s pay, they'd be just outside of my budget, much like the Z32 300zx (which like the Miata, came out in '89). Though of the three, I really like the RX7, cause it kind of has these classic '60s/'70s lines on it. I look at it, and it reminds me of the Toyota 2000GT or Jaguar E-Type. It's just got that low roofline, those sleek sidelines, and an engine compartment that really commands your attention.

I think what a lot of people don't see, that people who like cars often see, is past the faded paint and dents and rust. I think if a lot of people see a busted Lincoln or Toyota from the '80s drive down the road, they'd say "Whoever thought those cars looked good?" But if they saw the same car, sans dents, fresh paint, new windshield and headlight covers, they'd say "Oh, yeah. That's not bad looking." Well, usually. I mean, does anyone ever think of The Virage when they think of cool, memorable cars?