Classic for me (obviously). Lighter, prefer the look 100%, always a huge range of upgrade bits on PWRX and elsewhere. MY99/00 model for preference.

Safety wise I'd go for the bugeye, but then if I wanted safety I'd be driving a volvo with 27 airbags and the speed limited to 60 km/h ;-) I've never driven anything but the GC8 and as the back gets older (along with the rest of me) I'd probably appreciate the extra comfort.