"Grumman-581" wrote:
All in all, I don't think that many of the problem
individuals that you are so concerned about are
driving Mercedes, Volvos, Saabs, and such while
wearing suits...

I agree...although I wouldn't want my daughter assuming some guy
offering her a ride was okay just because he was driving a nice car and
wearing a suit. Again, it's all about assumptions and whether or not
you're willing to put your life on the line based on appearances.
Expensive cars and suits don't necessarily make someone a competent
driver, or preclude them from being a defendant.

Aside from guessing that a person has a bigger checkbook or a generous
friend, I don't assume he's a better/safer pilot or more upstanding
person if a guy is flying a Bonanza than I do if he's flying a SuperCub.
I'd want to know a little more before agreeing to go fly with either.
JMO.