Not reasonable, perhaps, but theoretically understandable. The escalating price of just about everything implies an increase in value that, in most cases, is not delivered. So some folks simply create their own perks — giving vent to rage or breaking traditional rules of social conduct (i.e., doing whatever the hell they want.)
If you feel you are paying VIP prices, you may well expect to be treated like a VIP.
My wife is sick of hearing how I feel that we need to seriously increase the difficulty of obtaining a license for these monster vehicles and expand public transit. These things are out of control size wise and I feel like big vehicles should require additional licensing.