I have 2 of the old Stradic gtm 4000's and after 8 ish years of use for almost all types of fishing from carp floaters, lures, quivering chub, light ledger work and float fishing, I thought i would replace them with the new model of same.
Could not fault the old ones apart from the silver finish which i got used too. The new one however does not feel as good IMO. Colour is even worse in a powder blue and silver /gold depending on the spool you use. The anti reverse switch is fiddly and a lot smaller.... handling and balance does not feel as good to me..... clutch is excellant tho.
I have had my old 2 reconditioned / overhauled instead of getting another one.