Very valid point pb.. I wasn't trying to claim that merlino is loaded, shit I know lots of people who live in shacks yet have an e63 amg benz and a bmw m6 at the same time.. Anyone willing to scrape together 1000 dollars a month towards a lease can drive a 120k car.. And it appears they're very well off but in reality they would never be able to outright buy the cars..
Plus I think its fair to say merlino thinks image is important so it wouldn't surprise me if he could barely afford what he's got, on the other hand maybe he's got tons stashed.. Who knows

It is very difficult to know peoples finances. Shit I've known people for years who appear to be doing really well but in reality they're drowning to stay afloat.. Then on the other hand you got the guys who you think don't have 2 nickles to rub together and drive a shitty car and they have tons of bread put away..