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bad30th.. I think you're assuming a lot for the ONE post in which I have said such a thing - and I did so only after the comparison was mentioned. Please dont blanket anything I do without doing research.
Now I'm not speaking from my own opinion when I say things about the styling. It's been written in several reviews that the styling is masculine, sharp, with a conservative rear end. The lines are sharp, fast and sexy. I may *agree* with these observations, but they are not my own original thoughts. I make sure that when i say something, I've read something to back it up.
The number of male TL owners VASTLY overshadows the number of female TL owners. This should tell you something.
When I pull up to an American muscle car, I have a few things on my mind. One of them is 'trash' - now that's not to pre-emptively judge the driver of the car, but on average, the main kinds of people who I see driving camaros, mustangs or monte carlos are fat middle-aged women, men with mullets and mustaches, or obnoxious latinos. Sure, I see a few decent people in the cars, but I see more decent people in Ford Focuses.
Corvette? Middle-aged men who use it for looks.
Viper? Whitebread yuppie.
No, I am not inspired by a modern car whose only redeeming value is an oversized, inefficient engine. If 'masculine' to you is loud and obnoxious, please do not invite me out for a drink.
Classic cars are another matter. If you have a classic muscle car, you just might be the real deal. It's respectable to see an old car in good condition.
Yeah, you're right about not caring what other people think of your car. It's not a justification, it's an added bonus. I suppose if you're absolutely oblivious to what people think of you too, I repeat - don't invite me out for a drink.
Hell, you're talking about the TL as if it CAN'T burn rubber, though. I can tell you that aside from the style of the car, I did show off all 6 gears to her too. She was impressed. I'm sure the 3-series I burned was too. 0-60 in 5.7 seconds is NOT slouching.
So there you have it, it's not about being a one-trick pony. It's about doing a lot of things at once and doing everything competently. The TL excells at that.
As far as all the gadgets - nothing's broken yet! As long as you use them, they are worth it, and that I do.
So here's my take. I wouldn't trade my TL for a car with twice the power, but no luxury. I wouldn't trade it for a car with twice the luxury, but no power. All the cars that offer more of both are more expensive, less reliable and are naturally less 'sporty'. Wave a Caddy CTS-V in front of my face and I'd still take a few days to think about it.
I've had my car for just over a month and it's absolutely perfect. Those who know me can appreciate this statement because I am perfectionist, tempermental and beyond picky.
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