It's funny because these are the same comments that enthusiasts have every time Porsche releases a new model. The dialogue goes something like this:
I can't believe they are getting away from their roots by replacing XXXX wtih XXXX.
The first case of this was when critics and enthusiasts panned the 911 as not being a proper replacement for the 356
- Same issues we see today - too heavy, not a true sports car, too comfy, etc..
I doesn't really matter to me - I've got a 1970 911E and can't afford a GT3
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