Status. Prestige. Pedigree. All words associated with the quintessential well-to-do yuppie douchebag. However, it doesn’t have to be this way, and that’s why this week, your task is to show me the best fake-it-til-you-make-it rich people cars available for under a $30k budget. Don’t disappoint me.

.Cars must have a realistic selling price under $30,000.Cars must be operable/easily restored to running condition.Completed and sold listings can be included.You can add modifications, as long as it doesn’t go over the total budget.Write a short reason why your car is the best car to make you look rich for less than $30,000.

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