03-25-2017, 09:09 AM
physics-teacher Wrote:If the _____ was such hot stuff, why is it the ____ is unquestionably the world's best selling ___? if it was the world's greatest ___, why did its contemporary ___ outlast it? You can't just say people don't appreciate true greatness. (then contradiction-) But in the real world it's selling a good value that keeps your business rolling a long time. Give people a product they like and can afford and you're on the way to the bank.
Troll indeed. You know the answer. Affordability and 'good enough'.
I'll back that up with an example- the VW Phaeton, by several metrics is the best car ever made. In many ways it is indeed better than the Bentley Continental it spawned other than outright power from the turbos.
The CGT made numerous compromises in the name of style and 'sportiness'... yet they sold like hotcakes. The Phaeton sold very few- and yes part because it looked like a big Passat, but the Passat sold well, with nowhere near the same capability or build quality- it came down to cost 100%. The person paying the amount the car cost wanted perception of prestige and flashiness. It didn't matter that the car was superior- massive sales failure.
Troll indeed. You know the answer. Affordability and 'good enough'.
I'll back that up with an example- the VW Phaeton, by several metrics is the best car ever made. In many ways it is indeed better than the Bentley Continental it spawned other than outright power from the turbos.
The CGT made numerous compromises in the name of style and 'sportiness'... yet they sold like hotcakes. The Phaeton sold very few- and yes part because it looked like a big Passat, but the Passat sold well, with nowhere near the same capability or build quality- it came down to cost 100%. The person paying the amount the car cost wanted perception of prestige and flashiness. It didn't matter that the car was superior- massive sales failure.