A Very Good Car, but Alas It Has No Soul
By Warren Brown
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, October 30, 2005; Page G01
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.
I understand Mercury's problem. It stems from a question of identity. Mercury has none.
Consider this wealthy Pacific Ocean village. From their reconditioned physiognomies to their multimillion-dollar dwellings, from their expensive wardrobes to their even more costly cars, people here live luxuriously.
They crave luxury -- the feel and taste of it, the way it looks and moves. They define themselves by it. They are obsessed with possession of things genuine.
Thus, Aston Martin and Bentley automobiles are common. Ditto BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Infiniti, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Rolls-Royce motorcars. Exotic wheels in Laguna Beach are so bountiful they seem ordinary.
Great work Warren! Hope you have a job on Monday!
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