AdamMH As an aside I've always looked at Alphas prices and wondered how they could move any of the V5s and VX drivers at 309$..
As an equal aside and in conjunction with this this discussion...
I also have been amazed that people will pay one hundred grand for a Cadillac Denali when they could spend 60 grand on a GMC Yukon.
Actually, if you do not drive all that often, maybe a grocery-getter, why buy a Lexus when you can get a Honda.
The answers, I believe, are the same in all instances including golf clubs.
People are brand conscious/loyal. Oftentimes, they fail to realize that both will easily bring home the groceries but one gets 6 mpg and the other 40 mpg. Once certainly looks better in the driveway.... Or in the case of this thread... In the bag.