A bit more than a status symbol

Automobiles unfortunately carry labels. This person is driving a Porsche, they must be a cock. That person is driving a Daewoo, they must like getting from A to B. This person rides a Harley, they must be bad-ass. That person drives a Volvo, they must be safe. Personally, I have seen a Porsche driver help out people with car troubles on the side of the road. I have see Daewoo drivers that could drive the hell out of a Ferarri. I have see preachers ride a Harley. I, myself, have driven a Volvo, off the road, onto a boulder. Totaling the Volvo, wrecking someones yard, and pissing the Good Lord out of too many people to list (I was 16, and I was stupid...er). The Gentleman's Equity in automobiles is that they are not just means to get from A to B. For a few years now I have owned only BMWs. I feel that they are a great driving car especially for the price, even more so used. I never wanted any of them to stand as a status symbol or a form of grandstanding. I simply wanted to get to school, safely, comfortably, with luggage, and most importantly, with a smile. Your purpose for autos might be different, but take these things into consideration, how reasonable it is to drive, where you would drive it, style/beauty, and of course, drive quality. Flash and flare should not be your deciding factor, there is no providence in 22" spinning rims.