Is it the card looking cool that give you the upgrades or the rewards on the card itrself? So if you don't like looking like a bumpkin while paying with large bills, do you pay SP's with 5's?Here in Canada everyone knows Presidents Choice, not so much outside Canada. I have received hotel and flight upgrades because of the black cards. They want the patronage of people that might return more often. Paying with large bills will make you kook like a bumpkin.
I think that a plug in hybrid is the best choice for me. I do not need to go long distances every day. The Toyota Crown Sport plug in hybrid looks really good. I will look into it when they become available in Canada. I would not be surprised if they will also come out with a Lexus version of the car.

The Crown Sport looks really cool. On the other hand, the Crown name is boring and they use them as taxis all over Asia.