I still see more blacks and Hispanics driving cars more expensive than mine. Some of them must be doing well.
We were probably the last people in our neighborhood to switch from a VHS to a DVD and to buy a flat screen. We still own only the 32" flatscreen we first bought.
I think it is more of the “peacock” syndrome that they have.
Have to be seen in a certain type car wearing certain types of clothes, the more over the top and stupid they look, the better they think that they are.
People notice them, that is what is important.