Yes, but there is an interesting difference between the two w.r.t. status. Status is generally derived from the signaling of certain values. Wealth is one such

Yes, but there is an interesting difference between the two w.r.t. status. Status is generally derived from the signaling of certain values. Wealth is one such value, but in general we assign status to a combination of values. Aesthetic + Wealth = Art. Strength + endurance = Athletics. Leadership + Vision + Knowledge + Intelligence = Innovation. For me, at least, these super expensive cars have lost all signaling value, except 'wealth'. Because of that, I would almost call it tasteless, senseless and idiotic.