"Fred W" > wrote in message
...
> GRL wrote:
> > It may drive great and you can't tell how ugly it may be from inside,
but
> > remember, every time that you go to drive it you're going to have to
look at
> > it before you get inside.
> >
> > A great drive is a great drive only while you're driving, but ugly is
> > forever.
> >
> > - GRL
>
> Pshaa! When most people are concerned about these cars' supposed
> "ugliness", what they are really concerned about is what other people
> will think about the car when they drive by in it.

Vanity isn't the only reason why people criticize the aesthetics of
these cars. Many people criticize these designs because they expect a lofty
$50k car to encompass more than just great function; they expect beautiful
form as well. And they -- or should I say we -- feel that many of both BMW's
and Audi's latest designs have taken a step backward in that regard.

Rob
2002 A4 3.0Q
2005 TT 3.2 DSG