Have to join the self congratulation, but Hey! are we here to do ourselves down?
I think dr_mat has it right. For me it's the understated look that makes the C what it is. Definitely not a hairdresser's car (sorry to raise the MR2 debate again!); it's not "in yer face", but if you need it - it's got it! and what a surprise to the uninitiated.
A little retro perhaps, but then at 49 so am I ( it took me until now to afford one).
Without asking anyone to give out too personal details, does that make me one of the oldest on the forum?
It's Viagra on four wheels. Only one thing to do USE IT!
JohnB :D