No, this is:
"Why in the heck do we go through the whole "fancy car" thing (it's just transportation...) when attempting to impress future potential mates."

or this:

"No doubt those folks you mentioned [folks around who weren't involved in conspicuous consumption and didn't judge their fellow human beings by the cars they drove or the watches they wore] DO still exist... they are just few and far between... and may have long hair, and greasy clothes, and ride bikes."

But if you and Ekdog and some others have a good time fist bumping, chest thumping and otherwise boasting about your humility as evidenced by riding a bike, enjoy and Merry Christmas to all!