Wow, so convincing. I shall go play it at once.
Seriously, why shouldn't I just wait for the remake? It will have the same story, but with better graphics. Strictly turn-based combat (which is what VII is, I think?) isn't my favourite, and the remake probably won't have it. I won't be approaching the original nostalgically, so I'll probably find all of the limitations which were imposed by the available technology annoying. Plus, if I haven't played the original, I won't be bogged down with preconceptions and can approach it as a fresh experience.
What's the downside to waiting?