re: #262 jaunte
A few years ago, WSj did a story about the development of the Bugatti Veyron and other super-expensive vehicles. There was a big demand at the top end of the car market for ostentatious-display-of-wealth totems.
I just never understood the idea of flaunting one’s wealth. I believe in living practically. If I made $1M/yr, I would probably upgrade to a bit nicer house, and save back some money to buy my dream car, a Corvette L88. Outside of that, I would wear ordinary clothes and probably save a lot for my kids for college, for retirement, donating to charity.