Wait a minute, not so fast...look at the details here...
1. It has a 5-speed transmission which so many people seem to want.
2. It has [seemingly] one piece glass Eurostyle headlamps which others seem to favor over US spec; even updated with new-tech lamps.
3. Modern wheel size with commensurate tire size would alleviate the constant tire issue that befuddle us; gives us a wider choice set.
4. Certainly looks appropriate without WW tires, as is preferred by some...
5. The AMG V8 sure seems to solve the problem of so many people trying to get more speed and performance out of the Pagoda.
6. Looks to me like a modern adaptation of the grill barrel and star; would probably eliminate the problem some people have with spending USD $1,200 for an OEM vintage unit. The newer ones are probably plastic and less costly, I would think.
7. The new style grill screens would eliminate again, the cost of vintage OEM ones. My guess is they are less costly.
8. Lots of people seem to abhor the look of bumper overriders on later model US spec cars. Well, this version seems to have very clean looking bumpers front and back.
In other words, somebody has been listening to all the ways we suggest here, to "improve" the Pagoda, and actually built it. What, now you don't like it?
Gets you thinking that perhaps the best improvement is to leave it all alone?
