Much nicer-feeling, more durable & don't look as bad after light wear, more repairable, more modifiable without replacement. Far less need for various glues and

Much nicer-feeling, more durable & don't look as bad after light wear, more repairable, more modifiable without replacement. Far less need for various glues and solvents that are probably not great things to have out-gassing in your house. [EDIT] Oh and the solid doors sure seemed to do a much better job of sound-proofing than modern ones do.