I drive 45 miles one way to work each day. It’s mostly highway as I travel from wealthy suburbs in the south to wealthy suburbs in the north.

I have a game I play on most days to keep my mind occupied and it’s stirred an interesting question. Do we buy cars for our existing identity or do we conform to the image portrayed by our cars? I guess what each person in a car looks like before they pass me and then steal a quick glance to answer the question.

Is there such a thing as a transition car? Or do they all carry an identity? Cars like the Nissan Altima seem to lack an identity for their owners. Can a brand survive long-term without an identity?

What about the old Saturns? Used to be only women drove a Saturn, now that they’ve aged I see people driving them because it’s all they could afford. Newer Saturns seem to be like the Nissan Altima.

Is a mid-level sedan the worst car to own? Very few reflect anything other then a generic taste and lack of creativity to purchase something more exciting.