Because cars are status symbols. The car you drive says something deep and meaningful about you. If you drive a BMW or Audi you are successful and everyone unde

Because cars are status symbols. The car you drive says something deep and meaningful about you. If you drive a BMW or Audi you are successful and everyone understands that. If you drive a Prius you're a tree hugger and if you drive anything cheap you're a failure in life that obviously can't afford anything better. (Sarcasm btw)