Are the pop-ups worth it?

I’m seriously torn. I absolutely LOVE the way the NA Miata’s look, but my god they’re going for almost 50% more than what an equivalent mileage and condition NB would cost. I’ve test driven a few NB’s now and, yes, objectively they are the better car, and honestly probably the better buy considering they’re newer and more “modern”, but I also have this dreadful fear that I will severely regret not going for the NA because of the pop-ups and overall how they look in general (from the front). They are the classic and well-loved Miata.

To people who have owned both or have been in my position before and got either an NB or an NA, some words of advice would be so helpful. I’d love an NA, but I’d need to spend $10,000 CAD+ for one similarly specced to an NB that costs $6500 CAD or so.