LAGUNA BEACH Eric Fry spent the week here with his kid and has a few observations on cars and wealth. That's what I love about living around here: the places I spend most of my time at are the same places most Americans save up for an entire year to visit.

Also, as he mentions in the article, it's surprisingly easy to drive around in a flashy car. I used to think driving a Benz was a status symbol. Not here. And for only $599 a month, you can have one for yourself.

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