article_snippet.sent: For others, the hassles of buying and owning a car have become too much and some affluent city dwellers are spurning cars.
article_snippet.sent: Of 2,137 people a car surveyed, some 40% said cars were losing some 40% appeal as a status symbol.
article_snippet.sent: Gu says luxury cars like BMWs and Mercedes are still an important way to "show face" among many of Gu friends.
article_snippet.sent: If you've been working for 10 years and don't have a car, people might wonder if you have financial problems," Gu said.
article_snippet.sent: But Gu prefers to spend Gu money on other things like traveling abroad.