I do like the quirkiness, the 2nd gen is great but more generic to me

 

This seems like someone who never even drove one or lived with it. I've had my 2015 VT MT for a year and a half and it is still a hoot. Sure there are faster higher quality options, but this was a great deal and still under warranty till Nov of 2020. I've taught my 15 year old son to drive a manual on it and did one road trip with my wife to Charleston SC from Huntsville AL with no issues.

 

Only a true Velo lover has a 1st Gen Velo. We come in all walks of life and do all different types of mods. Turbos to NAVs with the different body styles between are beloved by their owners. Many 1st Gen owners do not think there is any eye catching style to the 2nd Gen and I wish the body styles had been kept similar myself.

 

i liked the 1G enough to have two!

 

I'm still on the fence on the Gen2, it looks too much like a Toyota Crawlla

 

the new 2020 corolla XSE is badass but the engine is still anemic.

 

That it is!

 

I tend to think Gen 1 Veloster is a good cult car candidate because it is just so unlike any other car on the road. The Gen 2 seems to "play well with others" more so than Gen 1. If I'm lucky enough to drive it for 20 years then maybe I'll actually get my money back when I sell it!

This is my next ride (if it were sold here): Solo by Electrameccanica.

 

have you checked out the smart brabus coupe? i feel you would really like that as well.

 

It's definitely something I would consider but it probably isn't as low cost maintenance as the Veloster. It definitely has a nicer look than the regular Smart for Two.

 

A way to change up the 2nd Gen is to make it a wide body. That will bring it to 1st Gen looks in a modern age. Not to mention to use the wheel spacers and light blackouts with interior LEDs for ambiance.

 

I think that R-Spec and Rally Edition gen 1 cars might actually become somewhat sought after, since they were the 'enthusiast' trims.

 

i would disagree on the R-spec they are normal production cars.

NAV reMIX (basically a tech and style mix with bodykit)
NAV reFLEX (basically a style with chrome) aka junk
turbo rally (blue paint, rays wheels)