I agree and disagree with both of you.

I don't think there is very much exotic street racing going on in miami

I also think in everything besides the street racing scene, which is majority of the word, one would have a higher 'status' owning an exotic than a civic.. anyone can pay 5-15k to buy a civic that can beat a 100k plus car, not everyone can afford the 100k car, therefore those people have a higher face status.