Station Wagon Rich

Very specific flex by old money, especially those in academic circles. The wagon can be Volvo, Mercedes, Audi, or BMW; the older, the better. It will be navy, black, silver, or British racing green. Every other car/suv is viewed as trashy or “new money”. The wagon driver goes out of their way not to display their wealth, not out of modesty, but because they know someone else will tell anyone who needs to know just how rich they are. Wagon is often passed down to child after decades of driving by original owner.

I knew when he mentioned having a Volvo, that he was Station Wagon Rich.