All of that sounds great, and though I myself don't care the removal of online which has been hyped a few times... IS a noticeable loss in this day and age.
I guess I'll just buy the 'updated' version they release in 2005. I don't like GT games nearly as much to buy the same thing twice, one of which being the crippled version.
Anyone think there really will be an "updated" version? Damn, unbelievable. Why not wait?!?! GTA and MGS3 will sell a ton of games for Xmas, why release an unfinished game?