As for the trad being out of date, I guess mine suits me as many would reckon I am well past my sell by date too...hinted at by my chosen forum I.D. (-:
I think the MMC have and are doing wonderfully well in maintaining production of what for some is a rather special motoring concept that has evolved over time and has attracted an enthusiastic customer base who also have evolved over time, much as I have observed in Porsche circles over many years.
