Haha I actually prefer the look of the series 1 smiley face gen 2 then the new revision, looks are very much subjective and 9 times out of 10 will grow on you as they age. And thats coming from someone who couldnt stand the look of the interior or exterior of the gen 2 when it was released
It has a smiley face cuz we are all happy we now own one. Gen 1's look mean/angry cuz the owns know they should have bought a gen2
I heard the Gen 2 has stronger engine internals than the gen 1 which is good and I also like the styling of the gen 2 but I love the seats in my gen 1 better lol
To be fair Mazda have turned the gen 2 in to a "daily driver" the gen 1 is a driver's car. Not the easiest thing to drive in and out of corners and very lively. So if u can "tame" the gen 1 u get a feeling of accomplishment as a driver. The gen 2 while being very good in corners it feels very "plug and play" like anyone can drive it hard.
But both good cars
Just my 2cents
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I agree - the best and worst thing about my Gen 1 is how much of an animal it is.
Its fun, sometimes - but as a quick daily car it requires far too much attention.
I haven't driven a Gen 2, but I drove a DSG Golf GTI and it was like using a sniper rifle instead of a cannon (MPS).
I own a GenII and have driven both
I drove a few Gen Is when I was looking for an MPS and I found I jumped in and drove it liked I already owned it
It took me a good 2 months to get smooth with the GenII as all the restriction were making me look like a noob !!
I still love my GenII and even people who drive my car tell me it's smooth but they feel the car drives them when going hard
Can't wait to remove the restrictions do I can drive it the way I like
Peter "SLIXX"
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