I don't think this post is asking for trouble (unless people start acting like kids).
I mean, it's no mystery that the 1st gen GT is so much better, faster, and more attractive than the 2nd gen. Simple as that.
Just A JOKE!!!!!!! Get a hold of yourselves...
Anyway, you're right about you can't argue with opinions. I like both 1st and 2nd, however, I do have a preference. I think (My opinion!) that the 1st gen GTs are more attractive, largely due to the fact that they are very unique. In the US, I have not seen any other car like it. The flaired fenders are what change it, otherwise it might look like other Japanese Econoboxes.
To me, the 1st GTs are such cool looking sleepers. I'm serious, I ACTUALLY look back at my car (although it has hail damage) and admire the whole appearance of it. When I walk up to it, I admire it, I just love it. I cannot say the same for the 2nd gens. I do like them, but I sometimes mistake 240s for it (from a distance).
For those of you who say they don't resemble 240s, I don't know what to tell you. But, I think they are more attractive than 240s, and I think they are very attractive cars.
It is just that my 1st Gen appeals to ME more.
Also, IwhipV8nasty and I raced, even though his clutch was slipping, he beat me (not by much) from a 40mph punch, 3 or 4 times. I think if it would have been my 1990 GT, we would have at least been tied (maybe I would have won).