when they were first released I couldn't take my eyes of the cars whenever I saw them. I knew that was the car I must have next. However after 6 years of ownership I did get used to the shape and actually started seeing it as looking dated towards the end. I hated the 9G hatchback at first (the back mainly) but it has grown on me now, although I still prefer the Tourer shape to the hatchback. I agree though, the 8G are still great looking cars.