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There's a huge amount of status put into your house too, even though there is effectively zero marketing done in the housing market.

Cars are used to communicate status because:

* They are expensive. For most Americans a car is in their top 5 most expensive possessions.

* You can demonstrate some personality in choice. Which model, which type, which color.

* They go everywhere you go.

* People get a lot of utility from their car.