TS are you considered middle class or have lots of money, are you in early 20's or uncle class? I'm suprised they actually sour grape your car rather laughing at you spending so much money on a car, and spending so much on roadtax & petrols.

We're happy you got the car you want, but I can be sure my friends will surely look down on me if I buy a 350Z, just because "I'm not that rich yet I spend so much money on cars it's not worth it in fact it's silly & a joke". In front they will surely show envy but behind i'm sure many will think that way.

For me I look down on many cars, but once a friend owns that car, my perception changes, unless the owner hates the car themselve.