[woodsman]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Ah, but I'm not saying that the Boxster IS a pen*s extender, or that it IS an expensive exotic car. We all know that they are cheap as dirt and we own them for their exceptional handling performance, not as status symbols. I only mean to call attention to people's perceptions of other's possessions, right or wrong, and how our cars are often perceived by the great unwashed, the mindless masses, the godless hordes, the uninitiated. The perception rarely converges with the reality.

Yes, it's a 14 year old, $12K car. By all rights my wife's Corolla should garner more praise and attention. But I constantly get comments like "Wish I had your job(or money)", implying that the car is perceived by those not "in the know" as an expensive luxury item.

Agreed. It takes too much time to determine truth. And perception's instant! And I feel secure KNOWING, instead of questioning. 'And I'm too tired to verify!' Whaaaa!