It’s all too easy for an armchair psychologist to simply decree that a possession means this or that. Everything one says about the human mind is an assumption, including what we say about ourselves. In this context, anything one says about the car you drive is bound to be conjecture. However, there are certain constants that apply frequently, and aren’t bound by any details like the make and model of your vehicle.
Some people think that big and fast cars are all about trying to overcompensate for some manner of weakness. The old wives’ tale about men with fancy cars having sexual issues has been shown to be false. Naturally, overcompensation is well represented, especially when competition is involved. However, one’s vehicle and one’s physique are not intrinsically tied together. The reason for a particular type of car tends to come down to wanting a particular feeling. The kind of feeling can vary considerably based on who is seeking it out. Mothers tend to want to feel safe with their children, whereas young men tend to want to feel noticed by the opposite sex.
The urge to spend large amounts of money on one’s vehicle — both in buying it and in its maintenance — also symbolizes a desire for a particular feeling. In some cases, this feeling is one of power and importance. No one buys a hummer because they have to, after all. Everyone who attempts to give themselves a feeling through any kind of purchase is trying to fill an empty space within themselves. This is especially common among people who come from very insecure places, such as those risen from poverty.
