[Itsme]

Originally Posted by MrZ

From what I remember as a kid (and was told), back in the day, people who could afford a new car quite often didn't buy one, simply because they might be looked down on by others - i.e. tall poppy syndrome. As such, they'd buy something second hand and ordinary, so as not to draw attention to themselves. Buying a new car, of any kind, meant that you were showing off. It was a terrible attitude, that thankfully seems to have disappeared in recent years.

I also remember that the tall poppy syndrome also applied to people who bought foreign (in particular, Japanese) cars, rather than Australian made ones.

Don't know how far you are talking about "Back in the Day" but I do remember in the 60's & 70's if you could buy a new car you did with pride and be proud to show it off for all to see.
Cheers.