I agree with your point but many real life situation...
..many ppl buy car not they love but buy The car for practical i.e. FC, small car to easy move around and more importantly, affordability.

in saying that, surely they will feel RV is relevant so as they upgrade the car, the 'stepping stone' car can sell more and down payment for a better car when they upgrade their lifestyle i.e. family, promotion, ability to own a semi dream car sorta situation

that said, RV matters alot IRL unless that car you buy is you love n u sure u will keep it (myb as collection, out of production oredy, u know that car will never have replacement) and it is kinda your 'semi dream car' so you LOVE it, then of course RV is irrelevant. 1 or 2 cars before that phase you find your 'ideal' car, then of course RV is importnat to a CERTAIN EXTENT but is not a be all ends all factor though.

Say, if I like kia forte so much more than hcity and vios, do I lik it that much to ignore RV? if yes, I buy forte. IF not, then I just buy the T & H cuz I know someday I know I'll upgrade to a better car anyway. Just my opinion, but he himself will know whether the car will be sorta replaced or not.

There is no right or wrong, it's just how you 'use' it