Why do new cars look so ugly?

I can understand aerodynamics and being cheap about it and such, but by god do new cars look ugly. It's like every car that I see, the makers seem like they want to make the car look pissed off with those cheap plastic headlights that go from the grill to the windshield. And on top of that, everything looks like an egg; no solid lines. And to make things worse, there's no chrome anywhere, just plastic, aluminum, and more plastic… Japan, Europe, and America seem to match this description pretty fairly because every car that they make has these things(every time as if, almost)

It seems like as the decades go on, cars seem to favor mothers who have children. Those odd looking SUV's that I laugh when I see one on the road(the Kia's, Honda's, Hyundai's, Honda's, Chevrolet's, Ford's, Chrysler's, etc.) seem to be what the rage is(Typical for the decade). I'd rather it be the 20's-60's where no seat belts exist and shiny polished white-wall rim tired cars where the talk of the town. So much better. No electric windows that will short out and you have to tear the door off to fix it, no automatic transmissions for lazy people, no touch-to-open tailgates with your foot nonsense, no cheaply made anything. Just good old fashion classy cars that where made with pride, care, and appreciation, and they will last a long time for many people to enjoy.

You won't see any of that today… Sadly… Why do new cars look so ugly - 1

Are overheating transmissions common on Ford EL Falcon GLIs?

About 2 days ago our Ford EL Falcon GLI developed a problem with its transmission where there was a shudder and slow acceleration during start and stop operations in severe traffic and eventual transmission oil overflow.

The transmission now runs normally after cooling down.

If it's covered in my warranty, can I get it done in the same day?

I bought a used car from Carmax. I got their full coverage, but I got to pay $300 for their deductible. But at ford, the make of my car, my car is still coverd under the factory warranty. I need multiple things done to my car. Wheel bearings, brakes, air filter, Microsoft sync firmware update, and an oil change. Can I get that stuff done? I can't find what the rules of the coverage. Hence why I'm asking. Please and thanks.

How much do you think I can buy this used car for (how to negotiate)?

This beautiful great condition 2005 Lincoln town car has been on the lot at my local ford/Lincoln dealership for about 3 months now. It has 110k miles on it and has a sunroof, back up sensors and chrome trim. The car is absolutely stunning, only thing is that there's a tiny mark on the rear bumper. It is $8000 (average price) but I asked for the car fax and this is where it got a little more iffy.

It was a rental car for 10 months (though I doubt someone would thrash a luxury rental car). Then with the second owner it was in a minor accident (no structural damage according to the report). Also it being on the lot for 3 months makes me wonder if it is worth the $8,000 price tag at all! But on the positive note it has been religiously services at the dealership throughout the second owner.

Do you think if I ask $5,000 they will take it? Does it being a formal rental and being in a accident lower its value greatly?

Would I get a refund for a false diagnosis on my car?

I had a squeal coming from my car and I was never confident it was correct. I got charged £70 for them to make the diagnosis it was my exhaust manifold gasket and I declined them repairing it and took it to another garage. The garage asked if I had my auxiliary belt changed recently, I said yes, and try said the steering wasn't put back properly when I had it done. This then damaged my car. Ford said they'd pay for it to be repaired as they messed up.

As for the diagnosis, should I also ask for the £70 back from that. It was a week before I got it looked at elsewhere.