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Originally Posted by Wormius
I thought it was higher, though I guess maybe that means he’s more salt of the earth than the “Maserati driving elite” detractors would have people believe.
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I think it has more to do with the image it projects. When you talk about targeting the wealthy and position yourself as the voice of the underprivileged, it doesn’t look good to wear a Rolex and drive luxury vehicles, mimicking the lifestyle of the elites you criticize.
Don’t get me wrong—Maseratis are luxury vehicles. But they’re often seen as the "affordable" option for those wanting to appear wealthy. In fact, the average F-250 work truck you see driving around here costs about the same as that Levante.
So it’s not really about the price of the vehicle; it’s the message that buying and driving something like that sends, especially when it conflicts with the principles you advocate.