While the points you're making about vehicles are technically true, I think it's dishonest to frame this as the actual thought processes consumers use. Vehicle

While the points you're making about vehicles are technically true, I think it's dishonest to frame this as the actual thought processes consumers use. Vehicles are primarily driven by culture, not pragmatism. I live in Texas, and not the outback part of Texas, but DFW. Trucks are prolific here and it's not exactly a secret that the greatest challenge most will ever face are the potholes on 360 heading into Arlington. The truth is that many people are happy to burn money if it reinforces their sense of masculinity and identity as a Texan.