[TeMPOraL]

> find it quite ridiculous that they can be seen as a social status

Yeah, I wonder when the perception will shift to represent reality. I sometimes see people with cars that are more expensive than you'd expect by the neighbourhood, but my default first thought is that it's either leased or backed by a loan, so nothing to really brag about.

[pc86]

Most cars are not purchased outright so I'm not sure what your point is.