It might changed perceived status by people who can't afford the illusion. (It wont change the way they talk, which is a dead giveaway to people within that cla

It might changed perceived status by people who can't afford the illusion. (It wont change the way they talk, which is a dead giveaway to people within that class.) If you can't easily afford an iphone or Audi, someone who can lease an audi and have a payment plan on an iphone looks like they have money. Where once you make 6 figures, these seem like just another car/phone. Heck, when you buy cheap veblen goods like an Audi/iphone, it makes you look like you are compensating for your lack of income. Even 250k cars are barely impressive to a 6 fig earner because they can afford it too. To a 6 fig earner, a hyundai and android are just the best tools for the job.