So just how good was the A-Body back in its day?

My first new car was a 1969 Coronet R/T Convertible. When I went to the dealership, the sales guy tried to get me into a Dart. He told me it was more in my price range. I remember telling him if I bought that Dart, all my friends would laugh at me. So yes the a body's were over looked. They were thought of as Granny cars and grocery getters.