It’s not just the money. Also, I suspect many people found out it’s just not all that. There’s a lot of people angry their boss can afford a fancier car that would, after a few weeks of owning that car, realize it’s just not that big of a deal. Make that a car that goes into the shop every few months, and they realize that warranties only cover the financial cost of repairs. That may be a dated example, but it makes the point.