24th Sep 2015, 03:41
Let's not get into the whole "new compact cars have larger interior space than the fullsize cars of yesterday" comment again. It's simply not true. Years back I had a '93 Sedan DeVille with ample interior space (more than my current Town Car, because the Caddy was front drive). Now compare it to Cadillac's current flagship, the XTS, which I've driven. The space in the XTS doesn't come close.
23rd Sep 2015, 21:36
The ride is very important. A little short wheel travel wheelbase with limited shock travel isn't going to duplicate the comfort. And again people want larger vehicles for a number of reasons with very active families. There are upper middle class people, many with businesses etc that buy these cars. I buy what I really like to enjoy.
If none of these people mean anything to you personally, that is fine. I do have a few mentors that are personal great friends that I like. Not for their wealth, homes or cars, but they love fine automobiles. Having a passion for luxury vehicles may be a personal achievement or reward. After years of study and working hard, it's fun to play. If you pay your homes off early and have zero debt, why drive a cramped little buggy every day. What's the point of it all. I educated all my kids with sizable tuitions and they are doing fine. We bought some very nice examples of transportation. In turn, some live in highly expensive regions, and even with dual high incomes it goes out. My best friend lives in Ct., and after very high taxes and expenses, he is living middle class at best. Enormous house payments with a Cape Cod small home. I'd move and have a lot more income to invest, do well and own my home and brand new cars outright Some need location for their ego. I simply love great cars.
I learned long ago that most people don't look at you, they look at the car. My admiration is the styling, performance and handling. Cars are not like toasters to me. I want to open the garage, put the top down and enjoy. It doesn't get any better.