Im wondering what you guys think of the Bugatti Veyron. Like or dislike?

Ive noticed that people seem to be of split opinion about these cars. Some people hail them as the best performance cars ever built (and possibly that ever could be built in our "regulated" automobile culture.) Some people think they are overpriced, ugly and lacking in "soul."

I will admit I used to be in the overpriced/ugly opinion group. However, the more I see and read about them, it becomes seemingly apparent that the cars really are the most amazing automotive achievements ever created...and maybe that ever will be created. The drivetrain, suspension, active aerodynamcis and interior are in a league totally of their own in performance, engineering and function. I still think the car is "ugly," even after seeing two of them in real life, although I saw them at an exotic car show next to some of the most beautiful cars in existence, so it was a tough comparison for it. The only problem is that its made in France, but I guess you cant win them all...

Performance wise, its so far ahead of everything else that its laughable. Ive heard that the veyron can do 0-240 mph faster than the McLaren f1 could do 160-240 mph. I dont know if thats true, but its mind blowing to consider. Braking is on-par with the acceleration. Only in handling does it lag behind a few other cars, but youre talking about a 4500# car that pulls .95G on a skidpad. Its fantastic.

Its also of-note that each Veyron costs Bugatti (VW) $5 million dollars to make, so even at $1.4 million new, they are loosing 3x that.

Anyway, what do you all think about it?