Nell Leclair was (is still, I hope) very wise - constant criticism is safe. Not only do you not have to take a position, but you focus attention on the thing you're criticising and its qualities, and away from yourself. Oh, and while Maserati has been my favourite marque for many years, I would have to say that the most perfect embodiment of car design was the E-Type Jaguar - the original, with recessed lights and a soft top.