I drove a 5 year american made vehicle that I own free and clear. Heck sometimes I actually wash it. I have closed 3 transactions this year over $1.5M.
It’s great you can get away with it, but I still think you (or I should say one) is more likely to get estate contracts when one drives an impressive car–definitely in LA.
I’m not in an ‘impress-you’ business so I’ll drive my 8-yr old honda until the rubberband snaps. I have to say, I do find it funny when the maid or nanny come by and park their much nicer car next to my honda.