Interesting study

@geoffkait ...'self absorbed'....*hmmm*  The only practical way one could do that is head-up-ass, which is pretty commonplace Anyway...;)

I'm a 'brisk' driver of a '12 Focus hatch, but I do try to not be a SOB or MoFo about it. I can be patient while you move over.  If I was in that much of a rush, I'd be 'there' already..*S*

Grew up in SoCal, driven in a lot of metro areas.  'Combat Traffic' is kinda de jour nowadays...

But, if given into being Really Socially Distraught...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDN2bCIyus

...a street version of this would be Just About Right...*evil laughter*

Love the progressive shifter....40 sets of tires to shoot that....;)

"I have a lot more trouble with the pick up drivers..."

It probably depends on the country, but I do notice Nissan/Infinity drivers to be the most aggressive/risky in their driving style. At least in North America.

I'll address a few things mentioned-

My first choice is Made in USA stuff but unfortunately, if we're talkin "regular" cars, they just don't compare to a Hyundai, Nissan etc. GM's cars are still behind after having plenty of time to catch up. 

I travel a bit with work, and any time I rent a domestic car-they are inferior to their Asian counterparts. Sad. 
My 13 year old F150 with 210K however, runs like a clock. 

I cant tell you how many times I've had great,  stoplight chats with guys in Ferraris or Lambo's, while on my $6K bicycle(i'm on of those freaks)
For the most part, it's  all about the "vibe" one projects, while battling SoCal madness.

I can't think of ANY friends who even have a stereo in their home. This includes well heeled-only a big screen and the wall speakers.

I'm near the end of boomer generation(1962) The majority of my generation could care less about a stereo. 
Once in awhile, one of the unenlightened get a listen, and you can see the wow look on their face. When they find out the cost of admission, it changes.

I think they're more concerned about their health insurance premiums/deductible, paying off the house note,and 401K!

I just don't get the drifting thing? The smell of tires  and smoke is awfuI. I just don't find any entertainmient value in it? Reminds me of a silly action movie. I dig F1, drag racing. Oh well, to each his own.

Every now and then, it gets suggested on these threads that some people buy expensive audio equipment to impress others. Is there really such a crowd?

Similar approach seems to follow the owners of expensive cars. That they want to be seen, impress others, etc. That is probably true for some, but great number of such drivers bought their cars simply because they like them.