I love it for what it is. It has been debated on here before that swapping to an aluminium tub is likely to cost a lot extra as the extra units produced would not bring the cost down substantially. At least that is as I remember it. However, future legislation may well take that out of their hands in which case it is what it is.
I bought one as I wanted a modern useable classic that was much more involving and it delivers in spades. The less that it does compared to a modern tiptop the more I want it!