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All because of the Joneses

Are we doomed to be forever dissatisfied with our lot?

Imagine the scene. You have just taken delivery of a shiny new car. You are over the moon. At last you have replaced its clapped out predecessor, which excelled in unreliability as much as in lack of cool. This one totally looks the business, drives like a dream, and is more comfortable to sit in than your settee.