No, I think it indicates simply that the vanity of human beings overrides their good sense. "Hey look at me, money is no object".

>The great quantity of SUV you see is a proof that the price of oil isn't that high.
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>>What really kills me is the shear number of SUVs I see around. They truly are ubiquitous. When I go to a mall, I usually park well away from the buildings in the parking lot suburbs, but invariably when I come out to my car I'm surrounded by SUVs. I think they see a small car and instinctively surround it. I still dream of the day when I can see to get out of my parking spot.