I was watching a skeet video by Todd Bender and he's been shooting the same Kriegoff (sp?) for 30 years now. I don't know for sure, but I'll bet he puts at least 50,000 rounds a year through his gun.
sure, some like wingmasters, but it is like KIA vs BMW vs Ferrari.
A kia will get you to work just fine.
A BMW will make driving to the club more fun.
A Ferrari will make driving to your estate home that much nicer....
And the points about looks vs function are there as well as the function vs enjoyment.