It's certainly perceived that way. "Diff'rent Strokes" "Baseball Blues", 1985... Willis does mention stereo is part of the appeal.
- Now, Dad, you gotta picture me cruising along in my Mercedes. Head held high. Rocking to the FM stereo. Waving to the chicks. Hey there, mama, looking good. Catch you later, baby.
(making engine noises)
- You can do all of that in a $4,000 car.
(imitating brakes squealing)
- Dad, for $4,000 I'll have to slouch way down in my seat so no one can see me. And turn on my AM radio. Wave at the chicks. Hi there, mama, you're looking quite adequate. Chug, chug, chug.
- That's just fine, son, chug chug chug means that you won't be spending any of your days in traffic court.
- Or any of my nights at a drive-in movie.
- Willis, you don't want to date a girl who only likes you for your car.
- Sure I do.