rick: i agree those are good looking cars, but...
...you're taking a horrible sample from today, and comparing it to a "best of" list you compiled. not really fair.
every generation has had its yawners and ugly ducklings.
me, i drive a civic - about as bland as they come (but, with gas prices, i'm loving the mileage it produces).
there are, however, some beauties out there today.
heck, i even like the scion - i believe your wife drives one?