The classic ma/ra is one of the best seats ever made imo.
So simple to install, comfy for the kid, tall, doesn't take up a ton of room front to back. We are replacing a classic MA since my husband was in an accident and I find myself having a hard time parting with it. I might put it in the basement as a tv chair just to save myself the pain.
I saw a classic ma at target a few months ago for $130 and I was proud of myself for passing it up because I didn't really NEED it - but I wish now I had snagged it. I like the cover on it whereas the cover on the ra is just ... meh.
I have decided to put a radian in DH's car (the car that was in the accident) but I am glad we still have one unwrecked classic MA to float back and forth until DS passes the 35 lb rf weight limit. I don't know what it is about this seat. Maybe it reminds me of my oldest's baby days or maybe it is just an awesome seat or both but I love it.